Tag: Jewish Creators

Hans and Margret Rey, the Jewish creators of Curious George, had a dramatic escape from the Nazis during World War II.
An article explores the issue of antisemitism on TikTok, noting that while the app's algorithm customizes content to each user, it can also expose users to radical ideologies and hateful content.
In 2022, there seemed to be a noticeable increase in Jewish representation on TV, with shows exploring Jewish themes and culture in more depth.
"Winning Time: The Rise of the Lakers Dynasty" is a new HBO Max series focusing on the 1980s "Showtime" Los Angeles Lakers, featuring iconic figures like Magic Johnson, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Paul Westhead, and Pat Riley.
A recent study from the University of Haifa claimed that there has been a 912% increase in antisemitism on TikTok since 2020.
TikTok's #MyJewishHeritage campaign for Jewish Heritage Month backfired when non-Jewish creators' videos were featured at the top of the hashtag, resulting in an influx of antisemitic comments on those videos.
Cheburashka, a beloved Soviet animated series character from the late 1960s, holds a significant place in Eastern European childhood memories and cultural relevance.
The article explores the Jewish background and themes in the classic Rankin and Bass animated Christmas specials like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "The Little Drummer Boy."