Shtisels Send Pesach Messages From Their Family to Yours
(JTA) — The cast of the hit Israeli drama “Shtisel,” which has become a worldwide sensation, released a video of Passover greetings from the cast.
The video released Wednesday includes virtual and...
‘2001: A Space Odyssey’ Screenplay to Be Shown at Tel Aviv Museum
BY GABE FRIEDMAN
(JTA) — Israeli Stanley Kubrick fans are getting a treat: An original copy of his screenplay for “2001: A Space Odyssey” will be shown at Tel Aviv’s...
Five Towns Women Fund Theater Project On Mikveh
By Toby Klein Greenwald
More than 12 years ago, a friend of mine, Myra Gutterman, came to me with a creative new idea. She had decided to record and transcribe...
Gal Gadot Pushes Back Against Critics Who Say She Shouldn’t Play Cleopatra
BY GABE FRIEDMAN
(JTA) — Gal Gadot is pushing back against claims that she is whitewashing Egyptian history by portraying Cleopatra in an upcoming film.
“First of all, if you want to be true...
Queen of Cakes on Kosher.com Features Sweet Surprises
Now that creative baking is all the rage, a delicious new series is joining the lineup of fun and informative shows on Kosher.com. Part edible art to admire, part...
Hit Israeli Series ‘When Heroes Fly’ to Stream on Netflix
The new hit Israeli television series “When Heroes Fly” will be streamed on Netflix.
https://youtu.be/AIRVzLypxDw
The first season of the Keshet network’s series, a total of 10 episodes, will be available...
Brooklyn Kosher Eateries Bow to Rabbinic Pressure Over Comedian’s Show
(JTA) — Two Brooklyn kosher eateries have cancelled hosting a sold-out New Year’s Eve show by an Orthodox Jewish comedian after rabbis threatened to pull their kashrut certification from...
Algemeiner Hosts Jewish Influencers at Star-Studded Gala
The Algemeiner unveiled its 5th annual “J100” list of the top 100 people “positively influencing Jewish life” on Thursday night, at a star-studded gala in New York City. Honorees...
Shtisel Co-Creator: Season 3 in the Works
Work has started on a third season of the Israeli TV hit show Shtisel, its co- creator confirmed this week - news that its star Michael Aloni hinted at in...
Spielberg’s Family to Reopen Mom’s Famed California Restaurant
(JTA) — Steven Spielberg’s family will reopen a Los Angeles kosher restaurant two years after the death of the famed director’s mother, who had run the place for 40...
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