Barbra Streisand

0 Politics Culture

Who Jewish Celebrities Have Endorsed for the 2024 Presidential Election

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Nov

Jewish celebrities have overwhelmingly endorsed Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election, reflecting a historical trend among Jewish voters favoring Democratic candidates.

0 Television/Film Culture

The First Official Barbra Streisand Documentary Is Coming

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Sep

Barbra Streisand has announced the forthcoming production of an official multi-part documentary chronicling her storied career, with never-before-seen footage from her personal archives.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Barbra Streisand Talks About Her Feminist Passover Seders at Jewish Kamala Harris Event

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Aug

Barbra Streisand, along with other well-known Jewish women, participated in a virtual event in support of Kamala Harris.

0 Politics Gender/Identity

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman and 30,000 others join ‘Jewish women for Kamala’ call

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 16 Aug

Barbra Streisand, Susie Essman, and over 30,000 participants gathered for a Zoom event organized by Jewish Women for Kamala, supporting Kamala Harris and her track record on Jewish issues, reproductive rights, and combating antisemitism.

0 Politics Israel

Barbra Streisand joins thousands at ‘Jewish Women for Kamala’ virtual fundraiser

Beth Harpaz in Forward · 16 Aug

Barbra Streisand recently headlined a virtual Jewish Women for Kamala fundraiser in support of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris.

0 Music Culture

‘Joining the cast of Cable Street is a dream!’

Jewish Chronicle · 15 Aug

Brady Isaacs Pearce, 24, expresses excitement about joining the cast of Cable Street, a musical depicting the 1936 event when East End residents thwarted fascist marchers.

0 Holocaust Music

The song I wrote for The Tattooist of Auschwitz is my most profound ever

Jewish Chronicle · 7 Aug

Charlie Midnight, a songwriter and producer, found writing the lyrics for Barbra Streisand's theme song for the television series "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" to be his most profound experience, despite his extensive career working with renowned artists.

0 Music

She’s not Babs, but Imelda Staunton is a fab matchmaker

Jewish Chronicle · 25 Jul

Imelda Staunton shines as the lead in the revival of the musical "Hello, Dolly!" despite not being the iconic Barbra Streisand.

0 Television/Film Culture

When Richard Simmons Sang Barbra Streisand on SNL

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Jul

Richard Simmons, the beloved fitness guru who recently passed away, was known for his colorful personality, passion for fitness, and kindness towards others.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Portrait of an Artist “Like Buttah”

Samantha Pickette in Jewish Review of Books · 15 Jul

Barbra Streisand's memoir "My Name Is Barbra" delves into her lifelong pursuit of creative control, showcasing her dominance over albums, films, and concerts, culminating in a remarkable show business career as an actress-singer-writer-producer-director.

0 Language Television/Film

Jewish Word | Verklempt: The Yiddish Word that Wasn’t

Jennifer Bardi in Moment · 4 Jul

Verklempt, a term popularized by Mike Myers on Saturday Night Live's Coffee Talk sketch, is often associated with being emotionally moved or choked up, though its exact Yiddish origins are debated.

0 Culture

Barbra Streisand is known for her songs and movies. But this proud Jew is also a powerhouse philanthropist.

Larry Luxner in JTA · 7 Jun

Barbra Streisand, a renowned singer, actress, and proud Jew, is also a dedicated philanthropist who has made significant contributions to various causes.

0 Israel History

That Time Barbra Streisand Sang ‘Hatikvah’ to Golda Meir

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 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 before Meir's passing later that year.

0 Holocaust Music

Barbra Streisand Released Her First Original Song in 5 Years

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 2 May

Barbra Streisand, at 82, has released her first original song in five years titled "Love Will Survive," featuring lyrics by Charlie Midnight and co-written and produced by Walter Afanasieff.

0 Culture Gender/Identity

An Older Jewish Woman Inappropriately Asked Someone About Their Weight and the Internet Is Going Wild

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 1 May

Barbra Streisand recently left a comment on Melissa McCarthy's Instagram post, asking if she took Ozempic, sparking a discussion on Jewish grandmothers' sometimes tactless comments.

0 Antisemitism Gender/Identity

The Conversation

Moment in Moment · 25 Apr

Fania Oz-Salzberger's column on humanist Zionism in Moment magazine gained significant attention and praise for offering a nuanced perspective on Zionism in response to those who have branded it as racist.

0 Music Holocaust

Barbra Streisand Is Releasing a New Original Song for ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 17 Apr

Barbra Streisand is contributing a new original song titled "Love Will Survive" for the upcoming limited series The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

0 Music Culture

Jason Gould Is Making Music on His Own Terms

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Mar

Jason Gould, son of Elliott Gould and Barbra Streisand, has released a new EP titled "Sacred Days," showcasing his angelic voice and spiritual themes in his music.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

This Conversation Between Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand Is Pure Jewish Magic

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 4 Mar

Fran Drescher and Barbra Streisand, two iconic Jewish women from Queens and Brooklyn, respectively, had a magical conversation covering acting, directing, feminism, and more.

0 Antisemitism Television/Film

Barbra Streisand Honors the Jews Who Created the Film Industry in Moving Acceptance Speech

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 26 Feb

Barbra Streisand was honored with a Life Achievement award at the SAG awards and delivered a poignant acceptance speech paying tribute to the Jewish founders of the film industry who fled antisemitism in Eastern Europe to create movie studios like MGM and Warner Brothers.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Greta Gerwig’s Oscar Snub Is Eerily Reminiscent of Barbra Streisand’s

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 24 Jan

The article discusses the similarity between the Oscar snub of Greta Gerwig, the director of the film "Barbie," and the past snubs of Barbra Streisand.

0 Television/Film Gender/Identity

Book Review | She Came, She Sang, She Conquered

Glenn Frankel in Moment · 14 Jan

Barbra Streisand, the iconic Jewish singer and actress, has released an epic 992-page autobiography titled "Streisand by Streisand."

0 Television/Film Communities

The Jewish Stories You Loved in 2023

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Dec 2023

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 as "The Fabelmans" and Israeli shows, the musical "Mr. Saturday Night" starring Billy Crystal, and the show "Transatlantic" by "Unorthodox" creator Anna Winger.

0 Gender/Identity Politics

Seven Jewish Feminist Highlights of 2023

Helene Meyers in Lilith · 20 Dec 2023

Despite the challenges faced by Jews in 2023, Jewish feminists continued to make strides and advocate for gender equality.

0 Culture Holidays

How Jewish Celebrities Celebrated Hanukkah This Year

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Dec 2023

This article highlights how Jewish celebrities celebrated Hanukkah this year.

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