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Gal Gadot unveils star on Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming first Israeli actor honored there

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 19 Mar

Gal Gadot, the acclaimed Israeli actress best known for her role as Wonder Woman, has made history by becoming the first Israeli actor to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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The Jewish TV and Movies to Watch in March 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Mar

The month of Adar brings a substantial lineup of Jewish-themed TV shows and films to enjoy in March 2025, aligning with Purim's celebratory spirit.

0 Television/Film Politics

Israeli officials are criticizing Oscar-winner “No Other Land.” So are Palestinian activists.

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 7 Mar

The documentary 'No Other Land,' showcasing the demolitions in the West Bank's Masafer Yatta, has ignited controversy following its Oscar win.

0 Television/Film Holocaust

Adrien Brody wins best actor Oscar for ‘The Brutalist,’ his second for playing a Holocaust survivor

Philissa Cramer in Forward · 3 Mar

Adrien Brody won his second Best Actor Oscar for "The Brutalist" at the 97th Annual Academy Awards, highlighting his portrayal of Holocaust survivors.

0 Politics Television/Film

‘No Other Land,’ about Israeli demolition of Palestinian village, wins Oscar for best documentary

Ben Sales in Forward · 3 Mar

"No Other Land," a documentary exploring the demolition of the Palestinian village Masafer Yatta in the West Bank by Israeli forces, has won the Oscar for Best Documentary Feature.

0 Television/Film Politics

Celebrities in Pins: Political Statement or Mere Performance?

Megan Naftali in Moment · 27 Feb

Amidst the 2025 awards season, celebrities don yellow and red pins signifying support for Israeli hostages and a cease-fire in Gaza, respectively.

0 Antisemitism Culture

Kanye West bought a Super Bowl ad. His product? A swastika T-shirt.

Ben Sales in Forward · 10 Feb

Kanye West, now known as Ye, has sparked widespread controversy by airing a Super Bowl ad to promote a T-shirt featuring a swastika on his Yeezy clothing website.

0 Politics Antisemitism

Trump taps Mel Gibson, actor-director with record of antisemitism, as ‘special ambassador’ to Hollywood

Andrew Lapin in Forward · 16 Jan

In a controversial move, President-elect Donald Trump announced the appointment of actor-director Mel Gibson as a Special Ambassador to Hollywood, alongside fellow conservatives Jon Voight and Sylvester Stallone.

0 Communities Art

See the world through the eyes of an autistic poet in a new exhibit by Adam Wolfond and Estée Klar

Culturally Jewish · 14 Jan

Adam Wolfond, an autistic nonverbal artist, showcases his unique artistic approach in a new exhibition at Toronto's Koffler Arts Centre, emphasizing neurodiversity and alternative communication.

0 Communities Leadership

Their Pacific Palisades synagogue is standing, but all three rabbis lost their homes

Louis Keene in Forward · 9 Jan

Rabbis from Kehillat Israel in Pacific Palisades, including Senior Rabbi Amy Bernstein, are grappling with the loss of their homes due to the devastating Palisades Fire, which destroyed roughly 17,000 acres and claimed the residences of numerous community members, including Jewish celebrities.

0 Communities Ethics

Jewish community springs into action as devastating Los Angeles-area fires widen

Philissa Cramer in JTA · 9 Jan

As devastating wildfires ravage the Los Angeles area, the local Jewish community is mobilizing to support those affected.

0 Television/Film Culture

From ‘A Real Pain’ to ‘The Brutalist’ and beyond, Jewish movies were everywhere in 2024. What does it mean?

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 24 Dec 2024

In 2024, Jewish-themed movies have featured prominently in Hollywood despite tensions surrounding antisemitism, Israeli politics, and the industry's diversity standards.

0 Culture Antisemitism

Opinion | Appeal to ADL chief: It’s time for you to call to reinstate Whoopi

Forward · 8 Feb 2022

Rabbi Tamar Manasseh of Chicago appeals to Anti-Defamation League CEO Jonathan Greenblatt to reconsider his stance on Whoopi Goldberg's suspension from 'The View' following her comments on the Holocaust.

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