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0 Television/Film Culture

Noah Wyle Just Won an Emmy for His Role in ‘The Pitt.’ This Is What He Had To Say About Making His Character Jewish.

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Sep

Noah Wyle won an Emmy for his role as Dr. Michael Robby Robinavitch in "The Pitt," marking his first win after five previous nominations for his role in "ER."

0 Politics Culture

‘Free Palestine,’ Jewish actor Hannah Einbinder says in Emmys speech as Hollywood debates growing Israeli film industry boycott

Andrew Lapin in JTA · 15 Sep

At the Emmys, Jewish actress Hannah Einbinder championed pro-Palestinian sentiments by urging for a cultural shift during her acceptance speech.

0 Television/Film Culture

All the Jewish TV Coming in September 2025

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Sep

September 2025 is a quieter month for Jewish-centric TV shows, coinciding with back-to-school and the High Holidays.

0 Television/Film Culture

Shari had a little lamb — and changed the world with her

PJ Grisar in Forward · 17 Jul

Shari Lewis, famed creator of the puppet Lamb Chop, is the focus of a new documentary by Lisa D'Apolito that explores her dynamic career in children's television and entertainment.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jewish Actor Noah Wyle Deserves to Finally Win an Emmy

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 Jul

Noah Wyle, a renowned Jewish actor, continues to capture hearts in his latest medical drama, "The Pitt," earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor.

0 Culture Television/Film

Alex Edelman Gets Emotional While Accepting Emmy for His Outstanding Jewish Comedy Special ‘Just For Us’

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 16 Sep 2024

Alex Edelman won an Emmy for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Special for his deeply personal comedy show "Just For Us," where he humorously narrates his experience attending a neo-Nazi meeting in Queens.

0 Television/Film Culture

Benj Pasek becomes 8th Jew to enter elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy

Shira Li Bartov in JTA · 9 Sep 2024

Benj Pasek has achieved the rare EGOT status, making him the eighth Jewish artist to earn all four major awards: Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony.

0 Television/Film Culture

Jon Stewart to return as part-time host of ‘The Daily Show’

Jacob Gurvis in JTA · 24 Jan 2024

Jon Stewart, the iconic Jewish comedian and former host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show, is set to return to the show as a part-time host and executive producer on Mondays from February 12 through the November election.

0 Television/Film Politics

Jon Stewart Quitting 'The Daily Show' — Says 'Been an Absolute Privilege'

Forward · 11 Feb 2015

Jon Stewart, the iconic host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" known for his sharp satire on politics and media, announced his departure from the show after 16 years, expressing gratitude for the privilege it has been.