Israeli Television

One of the Best Israeli Shows of 2023 Is Now On Netflix

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 31 Jul

"A Body That Works," a highly acclaimed Israeli show that debuted in 2023 and is now available on Netflix, explores the intricate dynamics of surrogacy and parenthood.

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A Trailer for Shira Haas’s New Israeli TV Show ‘Night Therapy’ Is Here

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Jul

"Night Therapy," the new Israeli TV show starring Shira Haas, has garnered early accolades and attention.

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October 7 Doc Bears Witness to Hamas Sexual Violence

Lisa Hostein in Hadassah · 1 Jul

Anat Stalinsky, an Israeli television director, created the documentary "Screams Before Silence" to shed light on the sexual violence perpetrated by Hamas during the October 7 massacre and subsequent events in Gaza.

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7 Jewish Netflix Shows You Might Have Missed

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 27 Jun

The article highlights seven Jewish or Jew-ish shows on Netflix that may not be widely known but deserve attention, including "Bros," "Blackspace," "Heirs to the Land," "Unstoppable," "House of Flowers," "Hashoter Hatov," and "The Club."

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How ‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star Swell Ariel Or now helps Israel on and off screen

The CJN Daily with Ellin Bessner · 4 Jun

Swell Ariel Or, star of the Israeli series "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem," discusses her shift to Hollywood and how she has supported Israeli soldiers following the October 7 attacks.

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This Satire Show Is a Balm for Israelis. But Can It Really Change the Minds of International Viewers?

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 12 Jan

Eretz Nehederet, often called Israel's Saturday Night Live, has gained international attention for its sketches that satirize various topics, including American campuses, the UN, and the BBC's coverage of the war in Gaza.

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The Land of Milk and Horny

Dana Kessler in Tablet · 21 Dec 2022

The Israeli television show "Chanshi" tells the story of an engaged Orthodox Jewish girl from Brooklyn who flees to Israel to fulfill her fantasies of sleeping with Israeli soldiers.

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'Tehran' gained Glenn Close but lost its Persian flavor

Mira Fox in Forward · 2 Jun 2022

The Israeli thriller "Tehran," now featuring Glenn Close, has arguably lost its cultural depth in its second season.

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Welcome to Rehavia

Sarah Rindner in Jewish Review of Books · 6 Apr 2022

"Shababnikim" is an Israeli sitcom that follows the lives of four yeshiva students as they navigate contemporary Israel.

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From Fauda to Hollywood with Avi Issacharoff

Israel Policy Pod · 26 Oct 2021

In this episode, journalist Neri Zilber interviews Avi Issacharoff, co-creator of the popular Israeli TV show Fauda, which has brought the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to the forefront.

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The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Michael Oren in Tablet · 5 Aug 2021

The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a popular Israeli TV series based on a bestselling novel, but it has been criticized for being melodramatic, culturally inappropriate, and politically biased.

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Is it just me, or are the same actors in every Israeli show?

Forward · 21 Apr 2021

The Israeli acting industry is small, so it feels like there are only a handful of actors who appear in many Israeli shows.

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‘Shtisel’ Season 3 Netflix release date announced

Forward · 3 Mar 2021

Season 3 of the popular haredi Orthodox drama series Shtisel will be released on Netflix on March 25.

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The New Face of Tel Aviv’s Food Scene

Flora Tsapovsky in Tablet · 2 Sep 2020

Ruti Broudo, the mastermind behind Hotel Montefiore and the R2M Restaurant Group in Tel Aviv, has turned the COVID-19 seating restrictions into an opportunity for creativity and protest.

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What’s So Great About the New Israeli Thriller ‘Tehran’?

Raz Greenberg in Tablet · 7 Aug 2020

The Israeli thriller series "Tehran," aired on Kan 11 and set against the backdrop of Israeli-Iranian tensions, has captivated audiences with its intense narrative and complex characters.

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Anti-Globalization Goes Global

Tel Aviv Review · 2 Dec 2019

Nadav Eyal, an experienced Israeli foreign affairs reporter, explores the global impact of anti-globalization movements in his book "The Revolt Against Globalization."

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Anti-Globalization Goes Global

Tel Aviv Review · 2 Dec 2019

In "The Revolt Against Globalization," Israeli foreign affairs reporter Nadav Eyal explores how globalization fuels various political movements globally, including encounters with miners in Pennsylvania, anarchists in Greece, neo-Nazis in Germany, and Marine LePen.

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Welcome to the Jungle: Shababniks Meet the Spotlight

Sarah Rindner in Lehrhaus · 8 Apr 2018

Israeli television has seen a rise in series depicting the lives of religious Jews, showcasing iconic shows like Srugim, Kathmandu, Shtisel, and the latest addition, Shababnikim.

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No Sex in the City: On Srugim

Yair Rosenberg in Jewish Review of Books · 27 Feb 2013

"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary Israeli life.

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