Jewish Theater Conference Connects During COVID-19
By Toby Klein Greenwald
In April, the board members of the Alliance for Jewish Theater bit the bullet and decided to morph their annual autumn conference into a three-day Zoom...
Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks Far-Right Rally in Washington
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — The hundreds of people who attended a right-wing militia event in Olympia, Washington, on Saturday expected music. But they were surprised when one performer turned out...
‘Schitt’$ Creek’ Sets an Emmy Record
The Jerusalem Post
At the Emmy Awards ceremony, which was held in Los Angeles on Sunday night, German director Maria Schrader won for Outstanding Directing for a Limited Series or...
All the Jewish Moments at 2019 Golden Globes
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — From Michael Douglas’ Yiddish exclamation to more success for “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” to Regina King’s Hebrew-letter tattoo, the 2019 Golden Globes had its fair...
RBG Film Nominated for Academy Award
BY MARCY OSTER
(JTA) — “RBG,” about the life and impact of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, received an Academy Award nomination for best documentary feature.
The Oscar nominations were announced...
Belz Chassid Singer Shulem Lemmer Signs Major Record Deal
Marking perhaps the first time that a singer from the orthodox Hasidic community has been signed to major label, Shulem Lemmer’s debut singles, “Bring Him Home,” and “Jerusalem Of...
Carol Channing, Original Star of ‘Hello Dolly!’ Dies at 97
(JTA) — Actress Carol Channing, who originated the starring role in “Hello Dolly!” on Broadway and won a Tony Award for her portrayal of the boisterous widow, has died....
Labor Dispute Threatens ‘Shtisel’ 3rd Season
JERUSALEM (JTA) — A labor dispute is threatening the much-heralded return of “Shtisel,” the Israeli show about haredi Orthodox Jews that became a surprise hit on Netflix.
The show’s writer, Yehonatan...
Seth Rogen, Dad Honored for Their Contributions to Jewish Culture
NEW YORK (JTA) — Seth Rogen and his father were honored by the secular Jewish group The Workers Circle — formerly known as The Workmen’s Circle until Monday night...
Celine Dion Announces Israel Concert for Summer 2020
BY GABE FRIEDMAN
(JTA) — Celine Dion will perform for the first time in Israel next summer — on Tu b’Av, otherwise known as the Jewish Valentine’s Day.
The superstar French-Canadian singer will...