Media Portrayal

For Heaven's Sake · 13 Nov

Donniel Hartman and Yossi Klein Halevi analyze the recent violent attack on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam, drawing parallels with rising antisemitic sentiments in Europe and exploring Israeli perceptions of safety abroad.

0 Culture Television/Film

Not everything has to mention the war, especially not a Netflix show

Jewish Chronicle · 21 Oct

The article discusses the importance of allowing Jewish-themed media, like the new Netflix show "Nobody Wants This," to occasionally offer escapism and joy rather than focusing solely on heavy topics like war and antisemitism.

0 Television/Film Culture

Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’ Is Coming Back for Season Two

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 10 Oct

"Nobody Wants This," the Netflix hit featuring Adam Brody as Rabbi Noah, has been renewed for a second season just weeks after its debut.

0 Politics Israel

A Year of Revelations

Bari Weiss in The Free Press · 7 Oct

Bari Weiss reflects on the unexpected reactions in America following the October 7 anniversaries of violence against Jews by Hamas, highlighting both support and troubling celebrations of such acts.

0 Television/Film History

These Shows and Movies Capture Hard Truths About October 7

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 7 Oct

Marking one year since the October 7, 2022, Hamas attack in Israel, this article explores how Israeli TV and film are processing the event's profound impact.

0 Politics Israel

Rallying the Reawakened | Noa Tishby’s Mission to Strengthen Israel’s Support Base with Truth

Israel: State of a Nation · 9 Sep

Noa Tishby, a prominent advocate against anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism, engages in a conversation with Eylon Levy to explore the significant challenges Israel faces in the global arena.

0 Politics Israel

Conventional Wisdom

Cindy Scarr in Mishpacha · 26 Aug

The recent Democratic National Convention in Chicago highlighted key issues in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections, specifically the dynamics within the Democratic Party and its stance on Israel.

0 Politics Television/Film

RNC, Days 4...and 5?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 19 Jul

The episode features a detailed critique of Donald Trump's extended speech at the RNC, highlighting how the early part of the speech could have been historically significant had it remained concise.

0 Politics

Cheap Shot // Photos can miss what’s really at stake

Avi Shafran in Ami · 15 May

In a recent New York Times column, Nicholas Kristof criticized Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting the death of a Gazan boy due to malnutrition.

0 Politics Israel

'Biden is willing to sacrifice reelection for Israel. That's shocking, heartbreaking and dangerous'

Haaretz Weekly · 8 May

Masha Gessen discusses the American political landscape concerning Israel, criticizing Biden's stance on protests against Israel's actions in Gaza and expressing concerns about the potential electoral consequences.

0 Politics Culture

Rewind: War Therapy

Unholy: Two Jews on the News · 23 Feb

Yonit and Jonathan revisit a heated discussion on contrasting perspectives on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, revealing the growing divide between Israelis and Jews in the diaspora post-October 7th.

0 Politics Leadership

Will Navalny's Death Change Things?

The Commentary Magazine Podcast · 20 Feb

The podcast discusses the geopolitical consequences of Alexei Navalny's alleged assassination and its impact on the debate over the West's response to Putin and the war in Ukraine.

0 Culture Television/Film

No Nazis at Zabars

Bonjour Chai · 19 Jan

Shalom Auslander discusses the evolving misapplication of the term 'Nazi' in contemporary discourse, arguing its overuse diminishes its historical gravity.

0 Television/Film Culture

Does Jewish representation actually matter in film and TV? A Jewish casting director weighs in

Culturally Jewish · 17 Jan

Jewish representation in film and TV is scrutinized as high-profile Jewish entertainers challenge their exclusion from diversity standards set by the Motion Picture Academy.

0 Communities Antisemitism

Opinion | De Blasio is stoking anti-Semitism. He’s not alone.

Forward · 29 Apr 2020

The article criticizes Mayor Bill de Blasio for singling out New York's Jewish community in enforcing social distancing measures during the COVID-19 pandemic.

0 Communities

Opinion | How not to talk about coronavirus in the Orthodox community

Eli Steinberg in Forward · 18 Mar 2020

The article discusses the coverage of the Orthodox Jewish community during the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the unfair focus on their religious identity when reporting on cases within the community.

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