Tag: Kveller

Kveller is launching a new Jewish TV Club on Substack for fans of Jewish representation on television.
Barbra Streisand, at 82, has released her first original song in five years titled "Love Will Survive," featuring lyrics by Charlie Midnight and co-written and produced by Walter Afanasieff.
Matt Slater, winner of Kveller's 2024 Passover parody contest, created a parody of N*SYNC's "Bye Bye Bye" titled "(Matzah) Brei Brei Brei," which combines the popular song with Passover-themed lyrics about matzah brei.
The author discusses their evolving relationship with Passover, introducing the concept of Miriam's Cup on their seder table for the first time.
The writer expresses initial anger and hurt upon a relative declining to attend the family seder due to discomfort with traditional texts and intentions, feeling conflicted about the rejection of a beloved tradition but reflecting on the nature of family traditions and adaptation.
Six13, an a cappella group, released a Passover parody of Abba songs, merging traditional Passover themes with Abba's iconic music and style.
Kveller has closed submissions for their Passover parody contest, revealing Broadway star Jonah Platt will sing the winning entry.
The writer expresses strong dislike for the show "Curb Your Enthusiasm," detailing a visceral aversion to its humor and worldview centered on kvetching and portraying flawed, selfish characters.
Kveller editors shared their Passover picks, including a ceramic Star of David bowl and ramekins for salt water.
Kveller's Passover Parody Contest is back after the success of the inaugural event last year, where readers submitted over 100 song parodies with a Passover twist, resulting in a Taylor Swift parody being crowned the winner.
"The Chef" is an Israeli TV show that predates the popular American series "The Bear" and focuses on Nimrod, a man transitioning from high tech to the culinary world in Tel Aviv.
In a lighthearted encounter, Jewish musician Matisyahu beatboxes with Moishe Oofnik from Israels Sesame Street, culminating in a beatboxing version of the classic Hebrew song "Hava Nagila."
A parent reflects on their journey to convert to Judaism as they realize the need for early intervention for their child.
Robert Downey Jr., known for his role as Iron Man, has been seen wearing a chai necklace, which symbolizes life in Hebrew and is associated with Jewish culture.
In this article, the author reminisces about a favorite snack they used to prepare for a toddler they cared for in Israel.
Kveller reflects on the top Jewish stories of 2023, including a guide for parents on discussing Israel with their children, popular TV shows and movies such as "The Fabelmans" and Israeli shows, the musical "Mr. Saturday Night" starring Billy Crystal, and the show "Transatlantic" by "Unorthodox" creator Anna Winger.
The author describes a chance encounter with another Jewish mom at the library and reflects on the importance of connecting with fellow Jews during challenging times.
This article presents a list of unique and vivacious Jewish baby names that start with the letters U and V. For girls, the names included are Uriella, which means "God is my light," Varda, which means "rose," Vered, which also means "rose," and Viva, which in Ladino means "alive" and can honor Sephardic roots.
In this article, the author reminisces about a meet-cute they experienced in Paris under the Eiffel Tower.