Jewish & Israeli Movies and Television Shows
In Seth Rogen’s ‘American Pickle,’ a salty tale of preserving (at least some) Jewish traditions
It’s surprisingly easy to read “An American Pickle”as a metaphor for Seth Rogen’s most recent controversy.
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Why Carl Reiner was the dreamiest boss I ever had
He was probably the only star who directed movies, won 12 Emmys and made kasha varnishkes.
‘I wouldn’t be doing what I’m doing if I wasn’t a Jew’ — Tamar Manasseh’s brave journey
Being Black tells you something “should” be done. Being Jewish tells you it “can” be done.
‘Hamilton’ director set for new film of ‘Fiddler’
Miracle of miracles, we’re getting another film adaptation of “Fiddler on the Roof.” And this time, the director’s Jewish.
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Why filmmaker Sasha Neulinger is sharing his story of abuse
“I was able to watch my childhood self through an objective lens and I was able to see a beautiful child and most importantly — a child.”
What to watch after ‘Unorthodox’
Jonesing for more “Unorthodox?” These films might do the trick.
Palestinian actor Mohammad Bakri is stuck in Tunis: ‘This virus is the enemy of everyone’
Palestinian actor Mohammad Bakri is stuck in Tunis
The 37 unknown roles of Peter Sellers
Best known as Inspector Clouseau and Dr. Strangelove, Peter Sellers tried on a menagerie of roles in his lifetime.
‘Unorthodox’ takes a story of spiritual exodus to uncharted territory
The show is a vibrant portrait of a woman mid-transition — a coming of age story for a woman made to grow up too soon.
What ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ taught me about being Jewish
In 100 episodes, David has shown the world a prime example of the bulk of American Jewry’s ambivalent relationship with itself.