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Actor and activist Mandy Patinkin recently released two songs, "You've Got to Be Carefully Taught" and "Children Will Listen," as a social commentary on curr...

In a tribute to Jewish TV legend Norman Lear at the 2023 Primetime Emmys, Rob Reiner spoke about Lear's impact on television and used the Yiddish word "kochl...

Eretz Nehederet, often called Israel's Saturday Night Live, has gained international attention for its sketches that satirize various topics, including Ameri...

In this article, the author reminisces about a favorite snack they used to prepare for a toddler they cared for in Israel. Rather than the typical American p...

This article provides a list of baby names that can work in both English and Arabic, as well as in Jewish and Muslim cultural contexts. The names have simila...

Lorraine Schneider, a Jewish artist, created the artwork "Primer" in 1965 during the Vietnam War, featuring the sentence "war is not healthy for children and...

In this personal essay, the author discusses how they are teaching their 9-year-old son about antisemitic tropes in order to equip him to call out stereotype...

The article discusses the most anticipated Jewish-themed TV shows of 2024. Some notable new shows include "We Were the Lucky Ones," based on a novel about Ho...

In his comedy special "Born on 3rd Base," Gary Gulman tackles Jewish stereotypes with sharp humor. The special emphasizes Gulman's Jewish identity, highlight...

Agnes Keleti, a 100-year-old Holocaust survivor and gymnast, is the oldest surviving Olympic champion and the most decorated Jewish female Olympic athlete of...

Author Taffy Brodesser-Akner, known for her book and limited series Fleishman Is In Trouble, has a new Jewish-themed book called Long Island Compromise comin...

"The Anne Frank Gift Shop" is a dark comedy film that explores the question of how to sell the memory of the Holocaust to a younger generation. The film high...

The Kveller team has compiled a list of the best Jewish books they read in 2023. These books cover a range of genres and themes, but all have Jewish characte...

Rachel is a popular name in the Jewish community, and January 4 is celebrated as National Rachel Day. The reason behind this day is unclear, but it may be in...

"Albert Brooks: Defending My Life Is an Ode to a Truly Unique Jewish Genius" is a documentary that explores the life and career of Albert Brooks, a Jewish co...

In a recent episode of the PBS show Finding Your Roots, singer-songwriter Alanis Morissette discovers her Jewish heritage for the first time at the age of 28...

Jerry Seinfeld and his family visited Israel to meet with the families of Israeli hostages who were taken by Hamas. Seinfeld, who volunteered in a kibbutz in...

Kveller reflects on the top Jewish stories of 2023, including a guide for parents on discussing Israel with their children, popular TV shows and movies such ...

This article presents a list of Jewish baby names that are suitable for families with Spanish-Jewish heritage or for those in multicultural Jewish-Hispanic b...

The article highlights the best Jewish television shows and movies of 2023. The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel is praised for its final season, which offers a satisfy...

As the end of the year approaches, the author notices a lot of year-end checklists circulating on social media but finds them to be unrelatable. So, they cre...

In 2023, Netflix offered a variety of Jewish TV shows and movies. "You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah" was a standout Jewish film, with Adam Sandler sh...

This article reflects on the author's experience watching the movie Wonka, a production of the Roald Dahl Story Company which manages the intellectual proper...

2023 has been a year marked by the loss of several influential Jewish figures. Among them, human rights activist Ady Barkan, peace activist Vivian Silver, ac...

Ladino, also known as Judeo-Spanish or Judezmo, is a language that evolved as a dialect of Medieval Spanish with elements of Hebrew and Aramaic. It is a symb...

The author praises the film "Maestro" for providing a loving and reverent portrayal of Jewish conductor Leonard Bernstein. They appreciate the film's focus o...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

The author recounts her experience of initially opposing her daughter getting a tattoo due to their Jewish heritage and the historical association of tattoos...

This article highlights how Jewish celebrities celebrated Hanukkah this year. Many celebrities took to social media to share their holiday candles and light-...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

"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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

Jasmin Moghbeli, an Iranian-American astronaut, recently celebrated Hanukkah in space while aboard the International Space Station. In a video shared from sp...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...