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Kveller Henry Winkler’s Emerson Commencement Speech Is One of the Best We’ve Ever Heard 13 May
Henry Winkler delivered a memorable commencement speech at Emerson College, blending humor and heartfelt advice. Reflecting on his own struggles with academi...
13 May
Kveller We’re Obsessed With These Behind the Scenes Photos From ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 13 May
The article excitedly shares behind-the-scenes glimpses from the upcoming season three of the popular series "Nobody Wants This," a show centered on the inte...
13 May
Kveller The History Behind the Celine Dion Song Based on a Very Jewish Book 12 May
Canadian singer Celine Dion's song "La Mémoire d'Abraham" from her 1995 album "Deux" features unexpected Jewish themes, rooted in the lyrics of French Jewish...
12 May
Kveller Join Us for a Virtual Screening of Amanda Peet’s Super Jewish New Film ‘Fantasy Life’ 12 May
"Fantasy Life" is a new film directed by and starring Matthew Shear, featuring Amanda Peet as an actress reviving her career while forming a bond with Sam St...
12 May
Kveller Larry David and Barack Obama Get Kvetchy in the Trailer for New Show 11 May
Larry David is teaming up with former President Barack Obama for a new HBO Max sketch show, "Life, Larry and The Pursuit of Unhappiness," debuting on June 26...
11 May
Kveller Jill Kargman on Making ‘Influenced,’ a Joyful Jewish Movie 8 May
Jill Kargman's new film "Influenced" is a joyful and star-studded exploration of Jewish life on New York's Upper East Side, featuring Kargman as her humorous...
8 May
Kveller ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Is Actually So Jewish 8 May
Lior Zaltzman explores the understated Jewish elements in "The Devil Wears Prada," revealing how both the book and film carry Jewish connections that many fa...
8 May
Kveller ‘The Sopranos’ Jamie-Lynn Sigler Got Her Acting Start at Her Brother’s Bar Mitzvah 7 May
Jamie-Lynn Sigler, known for her role as Meadow Soprano, highlights her Jewish roots and acting origins in her memoir, "And So It Is: A Memoir of Acceptance ...
7 May
Kveller Boy George: ‘Our Jewish Community Brings Us So Much’ 6 May
Boy George, the iconic singer of Culture Club, recently expressed solidarity with London's Jewish community following an antisemitic attack in Golders Green....
6 May
Kveller These Jewish Celebrities Love Mah Jongg 6 May
Mah jongg, traditionally seen as a game for Jewish grandmothers, has experienced a resurgence during the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting both new players and c...
6 May
Kveller Jamie Lee Curtis Just Used the Best Yiddish Word 5 May
Jamie Lee Curtis, renowned actress and daughter of Jewish singer Tony Curtis, creatively utilizes her Jewish heritage and Yiddish language to comment on soci...
5 May
Kveller Stuck on a Mother’s Day Gift? Here’s Our Jewish Charitable Giving Guide 4 May
With Mother's Day approaching, consider honoring mom with a meaningful donation to a Jewish charity focused on women and children. This guide highlights seve...
4 May
Kveller Beanie Feldstein Is Expecting Her First Child! 4 May
Beanie Feldstein and her wife Bonnie-Chance Roberts are joyfully expecting their first child, as they announced through a charming maternity photoshoot share...
4 May
Kveller Claire Danes To Star in (Another) Adaptation of an Israeli Hit Show Coming to Netflix 4 May
Claire Danes is set to star in and executive produce "Lovesick," a Netflix adaptation of the Israeli hit show "Cholei Ahava," also known as "The Best Worst T...
4 May
Kveller All the Jewish TV Coming in May 2026 1 May
Jewish representation in May 2026's TV lineup is somewhat sparse but varied. Highlights include Apple TV's "Friends and Neighbors," featuring a surprising Pa...
1 May
Kveller Musician Nick Cave and His Wife Follow This Jewish Law 1 May
Australian musician Nick Cave, although not Jewish, recently discussed adopting the Jewish law concept of lashon hara, which prohibits speaking negatively ab...
1 May
Kveller This Jewish Name Has Been in the Top 25 Baby Names For More Than Two Decades 30 Apr
The name Ethan, derived from Hebrew, has been a staple in the top 25 most popular baby names for over two decades in the United States, peaking at number 2 i...
30 Apr
Kveller This Jewish Mindfulness Practice is So Helpful in Our Chaotic World 30 Apr
In today's frenetic world, the ancient Jewish concept of yishuv ha-daat, or settled awareness, offers a path to mindfulness amid chaos. This practice, rooted...
30 Apr
Kveller 18 Thoughtful Gifts for Jewish Moms on Mother’s Day 29 Apr
With Mother's Day just around the corner, Lior Zaltzman compiles a thoughtful list of 18 gifts tailored for Jewish moms, ensuring there's something special f...
29 Apr
Kveller A Very Jewish Movie Starring Sunny Sandler and Max Greenfield Is Coming to Netflix This Summer 28 Apr
"Don't Say Good Luck," an upcoming Netflix film, is set to premiere on August 14, and promises to be a delight for Jewish audiences. Directed by Julia Hart a...
28 Apr
Kveller 5 Fun Facts About Israeli NBA All-Star Deni Avdija 28 Apr
Deni Avdija, the Israeli NBA All-Star currently playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, has become a prominent figure in basketball, celebrated for his impre...
28 Apr
Kveller Finding Joy Is a Mitzvah. Yes, Even Now. 27 Apr
Carla Naumburg shares her journey from anxiety to joy through the unexpected discovery of mah jongg and its power to bring happiness amidst life's challenges...
27 Apr
Kveller Jake Reiner’s Reflection About His Parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, Is Moving and Heartbreaking 24 Apr
Jake Reiner reflects on the tragic loss of his parents, Rob and Michele Reiner, in a heartfelt Substack post. As he approaches his first birthday without the...
24 Apr
Kveller Everything You Need to Know About the Original Israeli ‘Euphoria’ Show and Its Creators 24 Apr
Euphoria, originally an Israeli TV show created by Ron Leshem and Daphna Levin, has made waves since its adaptation for HBO Max. Rooted in the gritty realiti...
24 Apr
Kveller I Hope My Daughters Are Always This Proud of Their Judaism 23 Apr
Karen Cinnamon reflects on her desire for her daughters to confidently embrace their Jewish identity, contrasting their open expressions of Judaism with her ...
23 Apr
Kveller Netflix’s ‘Noah Kahan: Out of Body’ Is a Moving Portrait of a Young Jewish Star 23 Apr
Noah Kahan: Out of Body on Netflix offers an intimate look at rising Jewish singer Noah Kahan, exploring themes of family, mental health, and identity. The d...
23 Apr
Kveller 6 Israeli Musical Artists Winning Over International Audiences 22 Apr
This piece spotlights six Israeli musical talents who have gained international attention, embracing both Hebrew and English languages. Israeli singer Noga E...
22 Apr
Kveller The Jewish Roots of Rummikub 22 Apr
Rummikub, a beloved tile-based game, finds its origins in the Jewish context of Ephraim Hertzano's life, first in Romania and then Israel. Created as a subst...
22 Apr
Kveller Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s New Book Is Simply ‘Pain In Words’ 21 Apr
Rachel Goldberg-Polin's new book, "When We See You Again," captures the universal experience of grief through a deeply personal lens — the tragic loss of her...
21 Apr
Kveller A Hallmark Movie about Mah Jongg Is Coming 21 Apr
Hallmark's announcement of a new movie, "Alls Fair in Love and Mahjong," has sparked controversy due to its perceived lack of representation and cultural sen...
21 Apr
Kveller Season 2 of ‘The Pitt’ Is Even More Jewish Than the Last 20 Apr
Season 2 of HBO Max's medical drama "The Pitt" delves deeper into the Jewish identity of Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch, played by Noah Wyle. The show expands...
20 Apr
Kveller Natalie Portman Is Expecting Her Third Child 20 Apr
Natalie Portman, the acclaimed Jewish actress who originally hails from Israel, is expecting her third child. This will be her first child with partner Tangu...
20 Apr
Kveller Amanda Peet on How Being Jewish Helped Her Deal with Her Cancer Diagnosis 17 Apr
Amanda Peet shares how her Jewish upbringing influenced her approach to navigating personal challenges, including her breast cancer diagnosis and the loss of...
17 Apr
Kveller Ben Stiller Is Back as the Jewish Greg Focker in New ‘Focker In-Law’ 17 Apr
Ben Stiller reprises his role as Greg Focker with a Jewish twist in "Focker-In-Law," the fourth movie of the Focker series. The film continues the comedic sa...
17 Apr
Kveller Jewish Baby Names Inspired by Space 16 Apr
Naomi Kaye Honova explores the intersection of Jewish tradition and outer space by proposing baby names inspired by astronomical figures and phenomena. Her s...
16 Apr
Kveller Helen Mirren, Amy Schumer, Liev Schreiber and Others Sign Open Letter In Support of Israel’s Inclusion in the Eurovision 16 Apr
The article discusses the controversy surrounding Israel's inclusion in the Eurovision Song Contest amid the Israel-Hamas conflict that began on October 7. A...
16 Apr
Kveller Three Jewish ‘Survivor’ Contestants Tell All 15 Apr
Rabbi Talia Kaplan explores the intersection of Jewish identity and the reality TV show Survivor by interviewing three Jewish contestants: Ethan Zohn, Adam K...
15 Apr
Kveller A New Israeli Show Is Coming to Apple TV This May 15 Apr
Unconditional, a new Israeli thriller series premiering on Apple TV, draws inspiration from real-life events involving wrongful detentions in Russia, notably...
15 Apr
Kveller This Stylish Holocaust Survivor Crossing Guard from New Jersey Is Our New Obsession 14 Apr
Paulette Dorflaufer, a visually striking crossing guard aged 82, has captured online attention for her distinctive style in Livingston, New Jersey. Her remar...
14 Apr
Kveller 12 Holocaust Movies and TV Shows Streaming Right Now 14 Apr
The article explores the evolution of Holocaust-themed films and TV series, highlighting 12 significant recent releases that are currently available for stre...
14 Apr
Kveller Singer Noga Erez Makes Israeli Music History at Coachella 13 Apr
Noga Erez has made history by becoming the first Israeli female artist to headline at Coachella. Her journey to perform at the legendary music festival was f...
13 Apr
Kveller Children’s Books About Antisemitism That Actually Speak to Modern Jewish Kids 13 Apr
With antisemitism increasingly prevalent in educational settings, Rachel Steinhardt emphasizes the importance of preparing Jewish children through literature...
13 Apr
Kveller Best-Selling Author Freida McFadden Is Actually Sara Cohen 10 Apr
Freida McFadden, a best-selling author known for her thriller novels, recently revealed her true identity as Sara Cohen in an interview with USA Today. The r...
10 Apr
Kveller Sarah Silverman, Erin Foster and Sadie Sandler Join Cast of ‘Nobody Wants This’ Season 3 10 Apr
Netflix's comedic series "Nobody Wants This" is enhancing its Jewish narrative with engaging new characters in its third season, starring Sarah Silverman as ...
10 Apr
Kveller What Happened When Jewish Astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman Tried to Bring Matzah to Space 7 Apr
Jewish astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman's attempt to bring matzah to space during his 1985 mission was thwarted by NASA's food coordinator due to concerns about cru...
7 Apr
Kveller David Schwimmer: Ye’s Antisemitism Has Caused ‘Incalculable, Irreparable Damage’ 7 Apr
David Schwimmer has publicly condemned the Wireless Festival's decision to headline Kanye West, due to the latter's history of antisemitic behavior. Schwimme...
7 Apr
Kveller How Jewish Celebrities Celebrated Passover 2026 6 Apr
Passover 2026 saw Jewish celebrities embracing the holiday with customary and creative celebrations, as shared on social media. Tovah Feldshuh and her family...
6 Apr
Kveller All the Jewish TV Coming in April 2026 6 Apr
April 2026 brings a diverse lineup of Jewish and Jew-ish television and films for streaming audiences to enjoy. Notable entries include "Merrily We Roll Alon...
6 Apr
Kveller Why You Should Put a Lego On Your Seder Plate This Year 1 Apr
In response to the March 12 car-ramming attack on Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the community has initiated a heartfelt new tradition for Passo...
1 Apr
Kveller This Infectious ’90s Passover Parody Will Have You Asking ‘What’s Going On?’ 1 Apr
In an exciting blend of nostalgia and Jewish celebration, this year's Kveller Passover parody contest winner is Sam Levine, a music teacher from New Jersey, ...
1 Apr