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0 Television/Film Culture

Robert Smigel and Nathan Silver on the Jewish Magic of ‘Between the Temples’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 23 Aug

"Between the Temples" is a new film by Nathan Silver, featuring a unique blend of Jewish culture, humor, and heartfelt storytelling.

0 Television/Film Culture

In one of the most specifically Jewish movies ever made, love triumphs over loneliness

Jenny Singer in Forward · 23 Aug

"Between the Temples," directed by Nathan Silver, is an evocative, comedic indie film exploring the intersection of Jewish ritual, personal grief, and unconventional relationships.

0 Television/Film Israel

Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel

Unorthodox · 22 Aug

"Reel Talk with Swell Ariel Or and Robert Smigel" discusses two recently released Jewish films - "Between the Temples," a comedy about a cantor directed by Nathan Silver and featuring Robert Smigel as a rabbi, and "Kissufim," an Israeli coming-of-age film starring Swell Ariel Or and directed by Keren Nechmad.

0 Culture Television/Film

The Jewish rom-com that tells you everything you ever wanted to know about platonic love

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Aug

"Between the Temples" is a Jewish rom-com film that explores themes of platonic love, spirituality, and cultural identity.

0 Culture Television/Film

Please Invite Us to Carol Kane’s Dream Bat Mitzvah

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 20 Aug

Iconic actress Carol Kane, 72, reminisces about her limited Jewish upbringing and discusses her role as a later-in-life bat mitzvah student in the film "Between the Temples."

0 Communities Television/Film

Jason Schwartzman plays a small-town cantor with a spiritual crisis in ‘Between the Temples’

Stephen Silver in JTA · 19 Aug

"Between the Temples" is a film that follows Cantor Ben Gottlieb, played by Jason Schwartzman, who works at a Reform synagogue in upstate New York and is struggling with a crisis of faith after the death of his wife.

0 Holocaust Television/Film

Jewish films to watch in 2024, from Shoshana to Amy Winehouse biopic Back to Black

Elisa Bray in Jewish Chronicle · 22 Feb

In 2024, Jewish-themed films are making a significant impact, with a variety of genres capturing attention.

0 Communities Politics

Liev Schreiber’s Ode to Judaism Is Especially Timely

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 29 Jan

Jewish actor Liev Schreiber attended Shabbat services at Temple Emanu-El's Streicker Cultural Center in New York, where he spoke about his work in Ukraine and gave a sermon about the importance of truth and debate in Judaism.

0 Communities Television/Film

Carol Kane Learned A Lot From Her Role As Adult Bat Mitzvah Student in ‘Between the Temples’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 25 Jan

Actress Carol Kane plays the lead role in the movie "Between the Temples," where she portrays a woman seeking a bat mitzvah.