Kveller Ben Stiller Speaks Out on Israel and Gaza in Time Op-Ed 21 Jun
Ben Stiller, inspired by his Jewish upbringing and work as a UN goodwill ambassador, penned an op-ed calling for an end to the conflict in Israel and Gaza, c...
21 Jun
Kveller This 102-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor Is on the Cover of German Vogue 20 Jun
Margot Friedlnder, a 102-year-old Holocaust survivor, writer, and Vogue cover model, shares a message of unity and humanity in her feature with German Vogue....
20 Jun
Kveller The First Trailer for Natalie Portman’s Jewish Period Drama Is Here 18 Jun
Natalie Portman stars in "Lady in the Lake," a 1960s period thriller directed by Alma Harel. The story follows Madeline Maddie Schwartz, a Jewish housewife-t...
18 Jun
Kveller Judith Love Cohen, Jack Black’s Jewish Mom, Was a History-Making Aerospace Engineer 17 Jun
Judith Love Cohen, the mother of actor Jack Black, was a groundbreaking aerospace engineer who played a crucial role in inventing new technologies that saved...
17 Jun
Kveller The Creators of ‘Fauda’ Are Making a Movie About October 7 17 Jun
The creators of Fauda, Avi Issacharoff and Lior Raz, are working on a new movie called October 7, which will focus on the story of retired major general Noam...
17 Jun
Kveller Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry Connect With Jewish Trauma and Family in ‘Treasure’ 14 Jun
In the movie "Treasure," Lena Dunham and Stephen Fry portray a father and daughter duo, Edek and Ruth, who embark on a journey to Poland, exploring their fam...
14 Jun
Kveller The Best Advice From Your Jewish Dads 14 Jun
The article compiles sage advice from Jewish dads, shared by Instagram followers. The advice ranges from practical tips like paying credit cards in full, to ...
14 Jun
Kveller When My Sons Lost Their Dad Way Too Young, My Own Father Stepped In 14 Jun
After losing her husband at a young age, the author recounts how her father stepped in to fill the void for her two sons. Her father took on new activities l...
14 Jun
Kveller These Books (And Ties and Socks) Are the Perfect Jewish Father’s Day Gifts 11 Jun
Looking for the perfect Jewish Fathers Day gift? How about a combination of books, ties, and socks tailored to your dad's interests? Consider a package like ...
11 Jun
Kveller ‘Kafka’ Is One of the Most Delightfully Jewish Shows of the Year 11 Jun
"Kafka," a limited series now streaming on ChaiFlicks, offers a fresh and deeply Jewish perspective on writer Franz Kafka, exploring his Jewish identity, rel...
11 Jun
Kveller It Took 43 Years, But I Finally Followed My Jewish Dad’s Advice 11 Jun
Despite growing up in a liberal Jewish family with rabbis, the author rebelled against dating Jewish men until meeting her non-Jewish soulmate on a flight to...
11 Jun
Kveller Videos of Noa Argamani and Other Israeli Hostages Reuniting With Their Families Are Moving and Devastating 10 Jun
Israeli hostages Noa Argamani, Almog Meir Jan, Andrey Kozlov, and Shlomi Ziv were recently freed from captivity in Gaza in an Israeli military operation that...
10 Jun
Kveller Michael Douglas Visited Israel and Met With the Families of Hostages 7 Jun
Michael Douglas visited Israel and met with families of hostages, expressing a desire for peace and an end to conflict. He visited the Nova Festival Memorial...
7 Jun
Kveller How Judaism Saved Me During My Miscarriage 7 Jun
A Jewish woman shares how her community and faith supported her during a traumatic miscarriage experience in 2014. Despite her husband being away and facing ...
7 Jun
Kveller The Best Jewish Hats on the Internet 6 Jun
The article discusses various Jewish-themed baseball caps available online that could make perfect gifts for Jewish fathers or anyone interested in Jewish cu...
6 Jun
Kveller Israeli Film ‘The Milky Way’ Is a Tender and Viscerally Real Portrayal of Early Motherhood 6 Jun
"The Milky Way," an Israeli film directed by Maya Kenig, offers a poignant and realistic portrayal of early motherhood through the story of a single mom who ...
6 Jun
Kveller Adam Nimoy Shares What It’s Like to Be Spock’s Son 5 Jun
Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, shares insights in his new book, "The Most Human," detailing his relationship with his father, known for his iconic rol...
5 Jun
Kveller All the Jewish TV Coming in June 2024 4 Jun
June 2024 brings a diverse array of Jewish-themed TV shows: "Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial" on Netflix delves into Hitler's rise and fall while drawing...
4 Jun
Kveller 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ Kids Books Worth Reading 4 Jun
The post discusses a list of 10 Jewish LGBTQ+ kids books recommended for reading during Pride Month, emphasizing the importance of diverse representation in ...
4 Jun
Kveller A Documentary About Iconic Jewish Designer Diane von Furstenberg Is Coming! 3 Jun
The upcoming documentary "Diane von Furstenberg: Woman in Charge" directed by Trish Dalton and Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy follows the life of the iconic Jewish de...
3 Jun
Kveller How Curious George Fled the Nazis 3 Jun
Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II. Born in Germany, the Reys fled to Braz...
3 Jun
Kveller Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ Director Thomas Kail Says ‘Fiddler’ Inspires All His Work 31 May
Thomas Kail, known for directing musicals like "In the Heights" and "Hamilton," as well as the TV show "Fosse/Verdon," recently worked on the Hulu series "We...
31 May
Kveller Is the Protagonist in Disney’s ‘Wish’ Jewish? 31 May
In Disney's "Wish," the protagonist Asha is not explicitly identified as Jewish, but the character is Jewish-coded through her interactions, including using ...
31 May
Kveller Join Our Jewish TV Club 30 May
Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television. The club will offer exclusive Jewish TV tidbits, inter...
30 May
Kveller Did Steph and Ayesha Curry Give Their Newborn a Jewish Name? 29 May
Steph and Ayesha Curry recently welcomed their fourth child, Caius Chai Curry. While the Currys are Pentecostal Christian, the name Chai holds significance i...
29 May
Kveller Sofia Richie Gave Daughter Beautiful Name Following Jewish Tradition 28 May
Jewish model Sofia Richie Grainge, married to Jewish record producer Elliot Grange, welcomed their daughter Eloise Samantha Grange, following the tradition o...
28 May
Kveller This Sephardi Jewish Grandmother Was the Reigning Queen of NY’s 1970s Porn District 28 May
"Queen of the Deuce" is a documentary celebrating the life of Chelly Wilson, a Sephardi Jewish woman who owned a chain of porn theaters in 1970s New York Cit...
28 May
Kveller In the Apple TV+ Series ‘The Big Cigar,’ A Jewish Deli Shootout and a Tale of Allyship 24 May
"The Big Cigar" on Apple TV+ follows the story of a fake film production aiding Black Panthers founder Huey P. Newton's escape to Cuba. Although the Jewish i...
24 May
Kveller 17 Appetizing Kids’ Books About Jewish Food 23 May
In celebration of Jewish American Heritage Month, a list of 17 appetizing kids' books about Jewish food is highlighted, ranging from Ashkenazi classics to di...
23 May
Kveller This Israeli Sketch Really Gets at Post-October 7 Intergenerational Trauma 23 May
The Israeli comedy show "The Jews Are Coming" aired a sketch addressing intergenerational Jewish trauma following a recent tragic event on October 7. The emo...
23 May
Kveller Israeli Pop Star Mergui Performs on ‘Today’ Show Donning Yellow Ribbon 22 May
Israeli pop star Mergui, known for his standout performances on Next Star for Eurovision and his hit songs, recently debuted on the Today show with his new E...
22 May
Kveller This ‘Knuckles’ Shabbat Episode Features Idris Elba Praising Gefilte Fish 22 May
Idris Elba surprises audiences by praising gefilte fish in the Knuckles series on Paramount+, where he voices Knuckles the Echidna alongside Adam Pally's cha...
22 May
Kveller Eden Golan Sings Original Eurovision Entry, ‘October Rain,’ to the Families of Hostages Held in Gaza 21 May
Eden Golan, Israeli singer of the Eurovision entry "Hurricane," which had to be rewritten to remove political references, showcased the original version, "Oc...
21 May
Kveller Traveling While Jewish Brings Its Own Baggage These Days 20 May
The author reflects on concerns about traveling as a visibly Jewish family to destinations where anti-Semitism may be prevalent, such as Istanbul, due to rec...
20 May
Kveller This Critically Acclaimed Show About Franz Kafka Is Coming to U.S. Audiences 20 May
The upcoming show "Kafka" on ChaiFlicks is a six-episode mini-series delving into the life of iconic Jewish author Franz Kafka. The series explores different...
20 May
Kveller Some Jewish Moms Are Mad at Ms. Rachel. I’m Not One of Them. 17 May
Despite Ms. Rachel, a popular children's entertainer on YouTube, initiating a fundraiser for Save the Children's Emergency Fund to help kids in war zones - i...
17 May
Kveller 17 Jewish Regency Romance Novels to Read if You Love ‘Bridgerton’ 17 May
The article discusses 17 Jewish Regency romance novels that could be appealing to fans of Bridgerton. While Bridgerton lacks Jewish representation, these nov...
17 May
Kveller These Hebrew Genderbent Leonard Cohen Covers Are So Beautiful 16 May
Singer-songwriter Aya Korem's new album, "Yours, A. Korem," features genderbent Hebrew covers of Leonard Cohen's songs, including a poignant interpretation o...
16 May
Kveller ‘Golda’ Filmmaker’s Next Movie Is Inspired By His Holocaust Survivor Grandmother Joining a Cult 16 May
Israeli filmmaker Guy Nattiv, known for his biopic Golda about Golda Meir, is now working on his most personal project titled Harmonia, inspired by his grand...
16 May
Kveller Jewish Childhood Comfort Foods From Around the Globe 15 May
Jewish childhood comfort foods from various regions around the world invoke warm memories for those who grew up within these diverse Jewish communities. From...
15 May
Kveller Chris Pine Talks About His Jewish Great-Grandparents at a Jewish Deli 15 May
Chris Pine, known for his role in Star Trek, shared his Jewish roots at a Jewish deli in Los Angeles, citing the similarities between his great-grandparents ...
15 May
Kveller 5 Israeli Musicians That Capture the Complexity of This Moment 14 May
At a time when the merging of Israel's Memorial Day and Independence Day emphasizes the ongoing war and hostage situation, many Israelis feel conflicted abou...
14 May
Kveller That Time Barbra Streisand Sang ‘Hatikvah’ to Golda Meir 14 May
In 1978, Barbra Streisand sang Hatikvah to former Prime Minister Golda Meir during an Independence Day event, with the two women sharing a video conversation...
14 May
Kveller This Memorial Day Ceremony Made Space for Israeli and Palestinian Pain 13 May
A joint Memorial Day ceremony by Combatants for Peace and the Parents Circle - Families Forum brought together Israelis, Palestinians, and others impacted by...
13 May
Kveller Rachel Goldberg-Polin Shares a Devastating Mother’s Day Message 13 May
On Mothers Day, Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh is still in captivity in Gaza, shared a heartbreaking letter she wrote him on his third birthday. She ...
13 May
Kveller Gal Gadot Shared Words of Encouragement with Israeli Eurovision Contestant Facing Harsh Response 13 May
Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan faced harsh response and social ostracization during the competition due to political tensions surrounding Israel an...
13 May
Kveller A Movie About Christianity Made Gad Elmaleh, France’s Biggest Comedy Star, Feel More Jewish Than Ever 10 May
Gad Elmaleh, a prominent Jewish comedian from France, explores the theme of religious identity in his latest movie, "Stay With Us," where his character conte...
10 May
Kveller 11 Movies All About Jewish Moms 10 May
The article presents a list of 11 movies centered around Jewish mothers and their relationships with their children. The list includes a variety of films suc...
10 May
Kveller ‘Dinner with the Parents’ Stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall Are Sorry About that Torah Scene 9 May
"Dinner with the Parents" stars Michaela Watkins and Henry Hall reflect on a Torah scene from the show and discuss their Jewish experiences. Watkins, who pla...
9 May
Kveller These Reflections Illuminate What Jewish College Students Are Feeling Right Now 9 May
Jewish college students are grappling with a range of emotions and perspectives amidst campus protests related to the Israel-Hamas conflict. While some stude...
9 May