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Gael Garcia Bernal, Ilana Glazer, Ayo Edebiri among Hollywood A-listers pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 8 Sep 2025

In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and in a stated protest against perceived genocide and apartheid practices by Israel, a group of prominent actors, directors, and writers have pledged to boycott Israeli film institutions.

0 Politics Culture

Gael Garcia Bernal, Ayo Edebiri among 1,200 Hollywood stars pledging to boycott Israeli film institutions

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 8 Sep 2025

A significant number of Hollywood figures, including actors Gael Garcia Bernal and Ayo Edebiri, have signed a pledge refusing to engage with certain Israeli film institutions accused of being complicit in apartheid and genocide against Palestinians.

0 Food Culture

Passover Memories in a Bite of Orange Cake

Pauline Steinhorn in Moment · 8 Apr 2025

Pauline Steinhorn recounts her nostalgic journey during a trip to Italy, where a piece of Sephardi orange cake at Ristorante Quinoa in Florence vividly revives childhood memories of her Polish Aunt Bela's Passover treat.

0 Art Politics

From Tel Aviv to the Venice Biennale and back: How an Israeli artist took a stand on Gaza

Haaretz Weekly · 16 Mar 2025

Israeli artist Ruth Patir discusses her video installation "(M)otherland," initially intended for the Venice Biennale but kept behind closed doors due to ongoing conflicts involving Israel.

0 History Culture

Was Casanova an antisemite, a believer in Kabbalah — or both?

Benjamin Ivry in Forward · 15 Jan 2025

Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century adventurer and seducer, navigated a complex relationship with Jewish people and Kabbalistic practices.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Your Jewish friends have a secret group chat.

Karol Markowicz in Future of Jewish · 18 Dec 2024

In recent times, many Jews have found solace and community in secret group chats that are active discussions spaces away from their non-Jewish friends.

0 Television/Film Culture

He filmed the Great American Novel — then this great Jewish filmmaker set his sights on the world's greatest restaurant

Laurie Gwen Shapiro in Forward · 22 Nov 2023

Frederick Wiseman, at 93, continues to break new ground with his documentary filmmaking, this time by exploring the culinary world through a project focusing on the legendary Troisgros restaurant in France.

0 Television/Film Culture

Frederick Wiseman Is Here

Sean Cooper in Tablet · 13 Sep 2017

Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker, is renowned for his in-depth explorations of American institutions, capturing the subtleties of power dynamics without commentary or narrative intrusion.

0 Culture Politics

Bollywood Director Mira Nair Joins Culture Boycott of Israel

Forward · 21 Jul 2013

Mira Nair, an acclaimed Indian film director, has declined an invitation to be the guest of honor at the Haifa Film Festival, joining other artists in boycotting Israel over its policies towards Palestinians.

0 Television/Film Culture

Darren Aronofsky Builds Noah's Ark

Forward · 17 Oct 2012

Notable filmmaker Darren Aronofsky has constructed a large-scale recreation of Noah's Ark for his upcoming epic titled "Noah," set for release in 2014.