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A Still Small Voice follows Jewish Chaplain Mati Esther Engel’s yearlong residency providing spiritual care during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Israeli Singer who Made Rolling Stone’s Greatest 200 Singers

Honored by Rolling Stone years after her death, Ofra Haza blended pop and traditional Yemini music.

Brendan Fraser’s Comeback

And the Jewish director who believed in him.

RRR: Why This Indian Film’s Success Is Good for the Jews

AN unexpected crossover hit gives hope for a more understanding and open world.

Mazel Tov, Steven Spielberg

The Fabelmans is the famed director’s most personal and most Jewish film.

Barbara Walters: 5 Jewish Moments

The trailblazing journalist was a proud Jew who embodied the trait of chutzpah.

When Leonard Cohen Sang for Israeli Soldiers During the Yom Kippur War

A conversation with award-winning journalist Matti Friedman, author of Who by Fire: Leonard Cohen in the Sinai.

Mayim Bialik: Six Questions

Six incredible things you never knew about her.

The Miami Boys Choir is Taking over TikTok

The viral vintage performance is just what we need right now.

Jews and Weight Loss

A comedian’s take on his ongoing battle to lose weight and keep it off.

Is Grease the Word?

Olivia Newton John’s death got me rethinking Grease’s messages regarding relationships and gender.

Olivia Newton John’s Grandfather was a Nobel-Prize Winning Jewish Physicist

The singing sensation hailed from a distinguished Jewish family.

Elvis: 7 Jewish Things You Didn’t Know about The King

The Lansky Bros. are responsible for Elvis’s fashion sense. But don’t blame them for the jumpsuits.

Top Gun: Maverick – Three Jewish Takeaways

The exhilarating movie has something to say about the high-stakes combat we all face in life.

Moon Knight is Jewish

And three other Marvel Universe characters you didn’t know are Jewish.

Sidney Poitier and the Jewish Waiter who Taught Him How to Read

The famous actor found success after a kindly Jewish waiter taught him to read.

Cobra Kai: The Sensei vs the Rabbi

Jewish wisdom goes a few rounds with the Okinawa-inspired karate philosophy.

The Matrix Resurrected: A Philosophical Examination

Wisdom of Spider-Man

How Kronk Became a Jewish Icon

A breakout character from Disney’s “The Emperor’s New Groove” is Disney’s new Jewish representative.

West Side Story: 7 Jewish Facts

The beloved musical has a rich Jewish history.

Kabbalah and Jazz: The Mystical Foundation of Improvisational Music

According to Jewish belief, everything is music.

20 More Jewish Celebrities

Well-known figures you may not know are Jews.

Dune, Judaism and Humanity's Hope

Why does Frank Herbert's esoteric book continue to fascinate, generation after generation?

Jews in the World Series

Jewish baseball stars excite fans in Major League World Series.

Did You Know They’re Jewish?

23 Jewish celebrities and historical figures, past and present.

Jewish Abstract Expressionism: The Art of Igal Guinerman

Thanks to Covid, a South American Israeli returned to painting and is now being displayed in Jerusalem's prestigious art gallery.

Adele's New Song Gives Us Access to Her Heart

Divorce is akin to death. In this sense, we are all part of Adele’s massive, global shiva.

The Secret Chord: The Complex, Heroic Act of Forgiveness

An exploration of the process of forgiveness, through the prism of music and Jewish wisdom.

James Bond: 5 Jewish Facts

Ian Fleming's antisemitism and other ways Jews loomed large in the world of 007.

Up Against the Wall: The Remarkable Odyssey of Arye Steinberger’s Sukkah Art

Spanning numerous countries and generations, the incredible art mirrors that of the Jewish people. Both have survived against all odds.

The Secret Chord: Jimi Hendrix's Message to Love

The rock legend had a tough childhood but used music to heal himself and, ultimately, to discover the power of love.

Who are the Jewish Athletes at the Tokyo Olympics?

Throw your support behind these Jewish Olympians going for gold.

Jackie Mason’s Life and Jokes

The comic, who has died at 93, was a keen observer of Jewish life in America.

It’s #MyOrthodoxLife and I’m Standing Up for It

Hey, Netflix! My peers and I are not dowdy, backward, uneducated, or oppressed. We are Orthodox women leading happy, healthy, and fulfilling lives.

Lessons from the NBA’s Historic MVP

Nikola Jokic became the lowest draft pick to ever win the NBA MVP award. But it’s his exemplary character that distinguishes him most.

Superman vs. the Nazis

When the Man of Steel’s Jewish creators got into a real-life feud with the Nazis.

Shtisel and Judaism: Three Themes in Season 3

This beloved series explores themes related to intimacy, mental illness and searching for your soulmate.

The Woman behind Duolingo’s New Yiddish Course

Meena Viswanath wants to help you learn Yiddish.

Shtisel Returns

The most famous Orthodox family on TV deals with intense new dramas, welcomes new family members, and grieves over losses.

Louis Armstrong and the Jewish Family

Why the famous jazz musician wore a Star of David.

The Vigil: Jewish Horror Movie About Demons Gets a Lot Right

Unpacking Jewish points from the scary, provocative film.

Behind the Scenes with Jewish Rapper Nissim Black

Hear the story of Nissim Black's life and the story behind his music.

Music Is the Highest

For Daniel Zamir, making music is the ultimate spiritual experience.

Anti-Semitism in Two Hit TV Shows

The Umbrella Academy and Lovecraft Country trafficked in damaging anti-Jewish slurs.

 

7 Things An American Pickle Gets Right about Judaism

Surprisingly, Seth Rogen's film gets a number of things right about Judaism and the Jewish immigrant experience.

Zvi Suchet’s Radiant Portal: An Online Exhibit

A unique selection of art depicting Jewish Magical Realism.

 

Jewish Rapper Responds to Wiley

Some British rapper full of hate tweeting dangerous views, makes me wonder if there’s any safe space for the Jews.

Giving Life to Music from the Holocaust

Francesco Lotoro has dedicated his life to uncovering thousands of pieces composed in concentration camps.

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