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Confessions of a Jewish Jedi

From the age of 5 I’ve been obsessed with Star Wars. As I became more observant, the movies helped me on my own Jedi journey.

The Good Dinosaur

You have nothing to fear, but fear itself.

From Jediism to Judaism: Star Wars as Jewish Allegory

A look at some of the Jewish elements – coincidental or otherwise – of Star Wars.

The Adele Sensation

Does the superstar’s old-style elegance add to her allure?

Happy Hunger Games!

In the final installment of the Hunger Games Trilogy, Katniss emerges as having all of the attributes of a great leader. These attributes are also shared by many of our great Jewish leaders.

Trumbo

Working underground due to the infamous Hollywood blacklist didn’t prevent this writer from producing hit after hit.

Steve Jobs: The Apple of Our Eye?

Steve Jobs may have been a corporate titan, but many honorable character traits, cherished by Judaism, were foreign to him.

Johnny Depp on Whitey Bulger

Bulger wasn't hardwired to be a murderer. No one is.

Mission: Impossible: Rogue Nation

The Jewish People’s mission, should we choose to accept it, is the Torah.

Ant-Man

It’s hard to keep track of ants. They’re tiny and they’re everywhere. Like the Jewish people.

Theodore Bikel: A Jewish Man for All Seasons

The Tony award winning actor famous for playing Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof dies at 91.

The Depth of Inside/Out

The Disney film teaches one of the most powerful principles for experiencing joy.

Inside Out

Pixar’s new movie is about why we cry. But don’t worry, there’s a happy ending.

Paul Shaffer: The Mensch

You may know him as David Letterman’s sidekick, but Paul Shaffer is also a guy who leads a pretty mean “maariv” service.

Avengers: Age of Ultron

If we don’t pass our traditions down to our children, then all the intelligence is just artificial.

Kingsman: The Secret Service

Mathew Vaughn’s new film has at its core the message that “Manners maketh man”. Or, to put it into Jewish terms, “Manners maketh mensch.” A surprisingly fitting Purim message.

Satire in the Crosshairs

Why does Aish.com have a humor section?

Wild: An Adventure in Self-Discovery

Four essentials for facing our deepest selves.

Unbroken

Laura Hillenbrand and Louie Zamperini have created extraordinary lives through adversity.

Harry Potter and Jewish Values

News of a Jewish wizard at Hogwarts reminded me of 5 Jewish values reflected in the series of books.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Exodus & Hollywood

Why the new film is a disgrace.

Mockingjay Part I

For a nation fighting a war, how do they get like minded people in the other parts of the world to support them? It’s not the justness of their cause. It’s how well they can manipulate the media.

Interstellar

Christopher Nolan’s new film had me thinking about parenting and that most of the time when our parents are ON our backs, it’s because they HAVE our backs.

John Wick

John Wick is not a good guy. But he shows that he has the potential to be better – which makes him just like the rest of us.

The Maze Runner

The maze is like Yom Kippur. It prepares you for what lies ahead.

Joan Rivers: Trailblazer & Israel Supporter

We’ll forever miss the chat.

Robin Williams: A Tribute

The struggles and successes of Robin Williams seem to mirror those of the Jewish people.

Robin Williams and Us

A self-proclaimed “honorary Jew,” the comic genius will be missed.

Magic in the Moonlight

Woody Allen’s new film explores the world of magic and what exists beyond the purely rational.

These Jews Rock

Where would rock and roll be without these Jews?

X-Men: Days of Future Past

The new X-Men movie wipes the slate clean and fixes the mistakes of the past. It’s about time.

When Jews Were Funny

Alan Zweig’s new documentary asks: Why are Jews are funny? Answer: Because we like to kvetch.

The Amazing Spider-Man 2

Today’s Spider-lesson: Who is powerful? One who conquers his bad inclination.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Noah à la Hollywood

The movie is a distortion of the Torah.

Harold Ramis’ Search for Meaning

The writer and director of Groundhog Day passes away, leaving behind a legacy of funny, thoughtful films.

The Lego Movie

Do you want an argument for the existence of God? Watch The Lego Movie.

Hail the Mighty Caesar

Sid Caesar passed away at the age of 91, but the laughter he created lives on.

Saving Mr. Banks

The story of the makings of Mary Poppins shares something in common with the story of the Jewish People.

Hunger Games: Catching Fire

The new installment of the Hunger Games trilogy teaches us a lesson about Hanukkah.

Uri Geller, CIA Masterspy?

Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy: An interview with Israeli mentalist Uri Geller.

Gravity

The Torah is like gravity. It keeps us grounded.

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

The Archenemy of Happiness

More is never enough.

White House Down

For nearly two thousand years, our Temple has been destroyed -- or “down” – yet we have managed to survive.

Monsters University

Life doesn’t always work out how you planned. And that’s a good thing.

“Fill the Void” – A Chasidic Love Story

Chasidic Israeli filmmaker Rama Burshtein’s fascinating film is almost as fascinating as her own story.

Superman: A Brief History

Meet the Mensch of Steel.

Iron Man 3

Tony Stark has a message for the Jewish people just in time for Shavuot.

Oblivion

What if all of your memories disappeared? Would you still long for the past?

Rabbi Benjamin Blech

Jackie Robinson and the Jew

The love for my team, made me appreciate the love for my people.

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