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Tag: Gad Elmaleh

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A Movie About Christianity Made Gad Elmaleh, France’s Biggest Comedy Star, Feel More Jewish Than Ever

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 May

Gad Elmaleh, a prominent Jewish comedian from France, explores the theme of religious identity in his latest movie, "Stay With Us," where his character contemplates converting to Catholicism.

0 Television/Film Culture

In a conversion comedy, France’s Jerry Seinfeld flirts with Catholicism

PJ Grisar in Forward · 10 Jan

In the film "Stay With Us," comedian Gad Elmaleh, often referred to as the French Jerry Seinfeld, explores his real-life interest in Catholicism and its impact on his Jewish family.

0 Culture Literature

I'll Read What She's Reading

Bonjour Chai · 11 Nov 2022

With winter holidays approaching, the podcast delves into the phenomenon of Jewish romance novels, exploring their popularity among both Jewish and non-Jewish readers.

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Gad Elmaleh, popular comedian who has been source of pride for French Jews, converts to Catholicism

Cnaan Liphshiz in Forward · 8 Nov 2022

Gad Elmaleh, a popular comedian in France, has announced that he is converting to Catholicism.

0 Culture Television/Film

Why Gad Elmaleh Is the Most Popular Jewish Comic You've Never Heard of

Forward · 13 Jan 2016

Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish culture into his acts.

0 Culture Television/Film

No Jewish Royal Baby — Gad Elmaleh's Son Baptized

Forward · 26 Jun 2014

French-Moroccan Jewish comedian Gad Elmaleh's son, Raphael, was recently baptized in the royal chapel of Monaco with his mother, Charlotte Casiraghi, who is of royal descent.