Tag: Steven Spielberg

The USC Shoah Foundation, associated with Steven Spielberg, faced controversy as its valedictorian, a pro-Palestinian student with ties to the foundation, had her commencement speech canceled due to criticism of Israel and Zionism.
Este fin de semana, Steven Spielberg pronunció un poderoso discurso en la Universidad del Sur de California, donde fue honrado por su labor en preservar la memoria del Holocausto a través de la Fundación Shoah que fundó.
Renowned filmmaker Steven Spielberg, honored at a ceremony at the University of Southern California for his Holocaust remembrance work, warned about rising antisemitism on college campuses and denounced extremism.
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.
This article provides a guide for Jewish viewers looking for movies to watch during the Christmas season.
The new film adaptation of The Color Purple brings attention to author Alice Walker's history of antisemitism.
As the 30th anniversary of the film approaches, it is important to reevaluate Steven Spielberg's Schindler's List.
The article discusses the controversy surrounding actor Bradley Cooper's portrayal of Jewish musician Leonard Bernstein in the upcoming film Maestro.
In this discussion, the focus is on two autobiographical films, "The Fabelmans" and "Armageddon Time," which have been nominated for Oscars.
Steven Spielberg's influence on popular culture is undeniable, and in his collaboration with Tony Kushner, they explore the intersection of entertainment and edification in American Jewish culture.
At the premiere of his new film, The Fabelmans, Steven Spielberg discussed how his Jewish identity is portrayed in the autobiographical movie.
The recent remake of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner has sparked a discussion about the outdated and stereotypical depictions of Puerto Ricans in the original musical.
In this episode of the Jewish Lives Podcast, Molly Haskell, author of "Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films," discusses the career and impact of the renowned filmmaker.
Steven Spielberg's 75th birthday is an opportunity to celebrate his contribution to Yiddish culture.
"West Side Story," a musical created by four Jewish artists at the height of their careers, continues to resonate over 60 years later.
Judy Batalion has written two books: "The Light of Days" and a young readers edition of the same title.
This episode of Unorthodox features Israeli actress Ayelet Zurer, known for her roles in the Israeli shows "Losing Alice" and "Shtisel," as well as her appearance in Steven Spielberg's film "Munich."
Filming at Auschwitz is rarely allowed, with Steven Spielberg even being denied permission to shoot there while making "Schindler's List."
"Saving Private Ryan," directed by Steven Spielberg, at its core, portrays an act of compassion mirroring Jewish law and custom, reflecting the biblical principle of shiluach haken and emphasizing the importance of filial piety.
The article discusses the significance of Emil Katz, a Holocaust survivor, whose Kiddush was featured in the opening scene of "Schindler's List".
As Passover approaches, Hollywood is showing renewed interest in Moses with two potential film projects - Warner Bros.
"Lincoln," a movie directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, portrays Abraham Lincoln as the ultimate mensch - a skilled psychologist, interpreter of dreams, and clever legal mind.