Kveller This Exciting Israeli Show about an Insular Haredi Community Is Finally Coming 20 Dec 2023
The Israeli TV show "Fire Dance" is finally coming to U.S. audiences. Created by Rama Burstein-Shai, the show is set in an insular Haredi community in Tiberi...
20 Dec 2023
Kveller Two Jewish Weddings and an Identity Crisis 20 Dec 2023
In this personal essay, the author reflects on her experience as a mother during her sons' weddings, expressing both happiness and a sense of identity crisis...
20 Dec 2023
Kveller You Can Now Stream ‘Shtisel’ Again! 19 Dec 2023
The popular Israeli TV show Shtisel, which was previously available on Netflix, can now be streamed on the Jewish platform ChaiFlicks. The first season is al...
19 Dec 2023
Kveller Synagogue Bomb Threats Can’t Take Away My Jewish Joy 19 Dec 2023
The author describes their experience of starting their day under the shadow of a bomb threat to their synagogue. They reflect on the fear and anxiety they h...
19 Dec 2023
Kveller This Mother of a Hostage Is Doing Everything She Can to Bring Him Home 18 Dec 2023
Rachel Goldberg, the mother of Hersh Goldberg-Polin, who was taken hostage in Gaza, has become a prominent advocate for Israel's hostages. Goldberg has been ...
18 Dec 2023
Kveller How My Jewish Daughter Changed My Thinking on Tattoos 18 Dec 2023
The author recounts her experience of initially opposing her daughter getting a tattoo due to their Jewish heritage and the historical association of tattoos...
18 Dec 2023
Kveller How Jewish Celebrities Celebrated Hanukkah This Year 15 Dec 2023
This article highlights how Jewish celebrities celebrated Hanukkah this year. Many celebrities took to social media to share their holiday candles and light-...
15 Dec 2023
Kveller I Didn’t Know How Much I Needed Hanukkah This Year 15 Dec 2023
The author expresses their sadness as Hanukkah comes to an end, emphasizing the importance of the holiday for their mental health. They point out the difficu...
15 Dec 2023
Kveller Should My Jewish Kids Preserve the Magic of Santa? 15 Dec 2023
In this article, the author reflects on the dilemma of whether Jewish parents should preserve the magic of Santa Claus for their children. The author shares ...
15 Dec 2023
Kveller In 1977, Gilda Radner Lit a Menorah on National TV — And Was Moved to Tears 14 Dec 2023
In 1977, Gilda Radner, a Jewish comedian, lit the Hanukkah candles on live TV, which was possibly the first time a menorah had been lit on national televisio...
14 Dec 2023
Kveller This New Recording of Peter, Paul and Mary’s Classic Hanukkah Song Is Incredible 14 Dec 2023
Peter, Paul, and Mary's classic Hanukkah song "Light One Candle" has been re-recorded by the band's two surviving members, Peter Yarrow and Noel Paul Stooke....
14 Dec 2023
Kveller To the Random Jewish Mom at the Library 14 Dec 2023
The author describes a chance encounter with another Jewish mom at the library and reflects on the importance of connecting with fellow Jews during challengi...
14 Dec 2023
Kveller ‘Round and Round’ Is Hallmark’s Best Hanukkah Movie Yet 13 Dec 2023
"Round and Round" is a Hanukkah-themed romance movie from Hallmark that is being praised as the best Hanukkah movie from the network. The film follows Rachel...
13 Dec 2023
Kveller This Kristin Chenoweth Hanukkah Song Is So Epic 13 Dec 2023
Kristin Chenoweth, a well-known actress and singer, released a Hanukkah song on her 2021 holiday album titled "HAPPINESS IsChristmas!" The song, called "We A...
13 Dec 2023
Kveller We Were Supposed to Have a Christmas Baby. Instead, We Got a Hanukkah Miracle. 13 Dec 2023
The author reflects on their initial reservations about their daughter's due date being on December 24, worried that her birthday would be overshadowed by Ch...
13 Dec 2023
Kveller Son of October 7 Victims Returns to Kibbutz Be’eri to Light Menorah Found in Rubble 12 Dec 2023
Tamir Hershkovitz, the youngest of three orphaned siblings whose parents were killed in an attack on October 7, returned to their devastated home in Kibbutz ...
12 Dec 2023
Kveller This Original Hanukkah Pop Song Is Truly Delightful 12 Dec 2023
Jewish singer Layla Frankel has released a new pop song for Hanukkah called "Hanukkah Honey." The song is a catchy love song with a Motown feel, reminiscent ...
12 Dec 2023
Kveller This Iranian-American Astronaut Just Celebrated Hanukkah in Space 12 Dec 2023
Jasmin Moghbeli, an Iranian-American astronaut, recently celebrated Hanukkah in space while aboard the International Space Station. In a video shared from sp...
12 Dec 2023
Kveller A High Holiday Game Inspired by NYT’s Connections Is Here 14 Sep 2023
The article discusses a game called Connections, inspired by The New York Times, which is popular and can be played during the High Holidays. The game involv...
14 Sep 2023
Kveller That Time Bob Saget Basically Ran High Holiday Services at This New York Institution 14 Sep 2023
Beloved actor and comedian Bob Saget, known for his role in Full House, was also proudly Jewish and incorporated Jewish humor into his comedy. In a video tak...
14 Sep 2023
Kveller This Rosh Hashanah Parody Is So Rock and Roll 13 Sep 2023
Jewish a cappella group Six13 has released a Rosh Hashanah parody of Chicago's song "25 or 6 to 4." The adaptation incorporates the sound of the shofar and c...
13 Sep 2023
Kveller Being Almost Blind Won’t Stand in the Way of My Success at College 13 Sep 2023
This article tells the story of a young woman with visual impairments who overcame challenges to succeed in college. Despite being born albino and having ser...
13 Sep 2023
Kveller Anthony Hopkins Plays a Holocaust Hero in Upcoming Movie About Kindertransport 12 Sep 2023
The upcoming film "One Life" tells the story of Nicholas Winton and the Kindertransport, in which he helped move 669 children out of Nazi-occupied Prague and...
12 Sep 2023
Kveller In the Face of Infertility, Rosh Hashanah Brought Me Hope 12 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her experience of infertility and its connection to Rosh Hashanah. On one Rosh Hashanah, which fell nine days after her first embryo t...
12 Sep 2023
Kveller This Persistent Jewish Teen Helped Bring Mandatory Holocaust Education to Arkansas Schools 12 Sep 2023
David Ronnel, a Jewish teenager from Arkansas, took it upon himself to address the lack of Holocaust education in his state. He joined a group advocating for...
12 Sep 2023
Kveller Allow Me to Introduce You to the Joy of Israeli Chocolate Milk in a Bag 11 Sep 2023
The author reminisces about their love for the Israeli tradition of drinking chocolate milk from a bag known as "shoko besakit." They describe the unique exp...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller ‘Fauda’ Is Coming Back for a 5th Season! 11 Sep 2023
Israeli TV series "Fauda" will be returning for a fifth season, despite previous indications that the fourth season would be the last. The show, which follow...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller Two New Barbra Streisand Albums Are Coming — Including New ‘Yentl’ Edition 11 Sep 2023
Barbra Streisand is set to release two new albums, Evergreens: Celebrating Six Decades and Yentl: 40th Anniversary Deluxe Edition. Evergreens will include 22...
11 Sep 2023
Kveller Lost a Loved One This Jewish Year? We Want to Help You Honor Them. 8 Sep 2023
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year and High Holidays, is a time for reflection on the past year and honoring loved ones who have passed away. If you have los...
8 Sep 2023
Kveller Spider-Man Celebrates Rosh Hashanah in This Disney Show 8 Sep 2023
The Disney show Marvel's Spidey and his Amazing Friends is featuring a Rosh Hashanah episode titled "An UnBEElievable Rosh Hashanah." This is significant bec...
8 Sep 2023
Kveller Forget ‘Baby Shark’ — My Son Is Obsessed With Orthodox Pop 8 Sep 2023
The author discusses their son's love for Orthodox pop music and how it has become a frequent request in their household. The author, who enjoys listening to...
8 Sep 2023
Kveller Jewish Baby Names That Start With the Letter ‘Y’ 8 Sep 2023
This article from Kveller provides a list of Jewish baby names that start with the letter Y. For girls, some options include Yaara, which means woodland or h...
8 Sep 2023
Kveller Andy Samberg Plays a History-Making Jewish WWII Photographer in Upcoming Movie 7 Sep 2023
Andy Samberg will be playing Jewish photographer David E. Scherman in the upcoming movie "Lee." The film focuses on the American artist, model, and photograp...
7 Sep 2023
Kveller The Best Rosh Hashanah Songs for Kids 7 Sep 2023
In preparation for Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, Jewish music can help create a festive and reflective atmosphere. The article suggests several origina...
7 Sep 2023
Kveller A True Story of Jewish and Muslim Friendship Inspired This Children’s Book 6 Sep 2023
"The Promise" is a children's picture book that explores the enduring friendship between a Jewish boy named Moshe and a Muslim boy named Hassan. The story is...
6 Sep 2023
Kveller Fran Drescher Once Starred In a Raunchy Movie About Jewish Summer Camp 5 Sep 2023
Fran Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," was once a sex icon in a Jewish summer camp movie called "Gorp" in 1980. Directed by Joseph Ruben, the film...
5 Sep 2023
Kveller The Simple Way I’m Preparing for the High Holidays 5 Sep 2023
In this article, the author discusses their approach to preparing for the High Holidays, specifically during the month of Elul leading up to Rosh Hashanah. T...
5 Sep 2023
Kveller Three Tweens Weigh in on ‘You Are So Not Invited to my Bat Mitzvah’ 1 Sep 2023
A group of three tweens and teens in Los Angeles discussed the popular Netflix movie "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" by Adam Sandler. One of the g...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller All the Rosh Hashanah Gifts You Need 1 Sep 2023
With Rosh Hashanah approaching, Jewish gift options are being explored. While not as popular as Hanukkah, thoughtful gifts for Rosh Hashanah can be a nice ge...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller When There Are No Other Jews at Jewish Summer Camp 1 Sep 2023
The author reflects on her experience of sending her youngest child to a local Jewish day camp in Maine. Living in an area with a small Jewish community, her...
1 Sep 2023
Kveller Jews Don’t Define Life After Death. So How Do I Explain the Dimes? 31 Aug 2023
In this personal account, the author reflects on her loss of her son to suicide and how humor has played a significant role in her life. She discusses a phen...
31 Aug 2023
Kveller TikTok’s @Ask.Bubbie Is Here to Help 31 Aug 2023
Dr. Flo Rosen, a retired pediatrician from New Jersey, has become an internet sensation on TikTok with her account @ask.bubbie where she shares expert advice...
31 Aug 2023
Kveller Jewish Baby Names That Start With the Letters ‘U’ and ‘V’ 30 Aug 2023
This article presents a list of unique and vivacious Jewish baby names that start with the letters U and V. For girls, the names included are Uriella, which ...
30 Aug 2023
Kveller Actress Maya Landsman Is Changing the Face of Israeli TV 30 Aug 2023
Maya Landsman, a talented actress in Israeli TV and theater, is making waves by portraying complex and relatable characters. In the show "The Lesson," Landsm...
30 Aug 2023
Kveller ‘Golda’ Is a Moving Portrait of Israel’s First Female Prime Minister 29 Aug 2023
"Golda" is a film that portrays the life of Golda Meir, Israel's first and only female prime minister, focusing on her leadership during the Yom Kippur War. ...
29 Aug 2023
Kveller As a Rabbi, My Students Give Me Hope 29 Aug 2023
In this personal reflection, a rabbi discusses how their students give them hope for the future. The rabbi received a necklace with the word "hope" spelled o...
29 Aug 2023
Kveller ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ Is Good for the Jews 28 Aug 2023
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie produced and starred in by Adam Sandler. The film stands out for its deep Jewish representation...
28 Aug 2023
Kveller How My Daughter Helped Me Grieve the Loss of My Mom 28 Aug 2023
The author reflects on her experience of losing her parents and the role her daughter played in her process of grief. She shares how becoming a mother hersel...
28 Aug 2023
Kveller My Parisian Jewish Meet-Cute 25 Aug 2023
In this article, the author reminisces about a meet-cute they experienced in Paris under the Eiffel Tower. While studying abroad in London, the author and th...
25 Aug 2023
Kveller The Director of ‘You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah’ Wanted to Make an Authentically Jewish Film 25 Aug 2023
"You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" is a Netflix movie that aims to authentically portray Jewish coming-of-age experiences. Directed by Sammi Cohen, t...
25 Aug 2023