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Eden Golan, on stage Thursday, Jan. 16 at The Factory.

Photos: Eden Golan’s anthem ‘Hurricane’ sparks unity and emotion in Chesterfield

BILL MOTCHAN, SPECIAL TO THE JEWISH LIGHTPublished January 16, 2025

“She knows what we’re going through and she represents us,” said Shaina Grossman, who was referring to Israeli singing sensation Eden Golan. Grossman, 22, was part of an enthusiastic gathering of 650 who came to hear Golan at The Factory in Chesterfield...

The 'Brutalist' won 3 Golden Globes, but is it worth your time and money?

The ‘Brutalist’ won 3 Golden Globes, but is it worth your time and money?

By Andy Freedman, Moment MagazinePublished January 15, 2025

This story was originally published on Moment.com. Sign up for the Moment Minute.  In the opening shot of The Brutalist, László Tóth (Adrien Brody) ascends from the depths of a ship docked at Ellis Island. World War II is over, and the Jewish...

Steven Spielberg’s most haunting masterpiece now on Netflix

Steven Spielberg’s most haunting masterpiece now on Netflix

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 8, 2025

If you’ve been scrolling through Netflix wondering what to watch, here’s a suggestion: turn off the true crime docuseries and settle in for a cinematic masterpiece. Steven Spielberg’s iconic 1993 film “Schindler’s List” is now streaming on...

A funny thing happened on the way to watching the new Jerry Springer documentary

A funny thing happened on the way to watching the new Jerry Springer documentary

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 6, 2025

Here’s a story I never thought I’d tell publicly, but with legendary Jewish talk show host Jerry Springer back in the headlines, it feels right to spill some behind-the-scenes tea. On Tuesday, Jan. 7, Netflix drops "Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera,...

Adrien Brody poses with the Best Performance by a Male Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama award for "The Brutalist" at the Golden Globe Awards in Beverly Hills, California, Jan. 5 2025. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images)

‘The Brutalist,’ Adrien Brody and Kieran Culkin win at Golden Globes

Ben Sales, JTAPublished January 6, 2025

“The Brutalist,” an epic about a Holocaust survivor and acclaimed architect in the postwar United States, had a big night at the Golden Globe Awards, taking home prizes for best motion picture drama as well as for its director, Brady Corbet, and star,...

Eden Golan.

International music sensation Eden Golan shares her journey with the Jewish Light ahead of St. Louis performance

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished January 2, 2025

Eden Golan isn’t just a singer; she’s a symbol of resilience and strength. Representing Israel in Eurovision 2024 during a year of profound challenges, Golan captivated audiences worldwide with her powerful performance of “Hurricane,” finishing...

Stacey Farber and Daren Kagasoff in the Hallmark movie  ‘Hanukkah on the Rocks.’

Hallmark does Hanukkah right

Ellen Futterman, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 18, 2024

As regular readers know, I am a sucker for entirely predictable made-for-TV holiday movies. Little does it matter to me that five minutes into the plot, it’s clear who’s going to wind up with whom two hours later. My expectations for anything meaningful,...

Sept 23, 1978; Rochester, NY, USA; Bob Dylan performs at Rochester Community War Memorial. Mandatory

For Bob Dylan’s biographer, ‘A Complete Unknown’ is a dream come true — even if it’s mostly fiction

By Jim Sullivan, The ForwardPublished December 17, 2024

If you’re a music writer, it doesn’t get much better than this: You’ve written 15 historical books, but this one is about a key, formative period in Bob Dylan’s life and career. Published in 2015, it gets optioned by Dylan’s people, and nine...

Eden Golan.

From ‘October Rain’ to ‘Hurricane’: Eden Golan’s wild ride to a St. Louis stage

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 16, 2024

In a year when Jews worldwide faced extraordinary challenges, Eden Golan’s story is one we can all appreciate. The Israeli singer rose to international prominence after her powerful performance of "Hurricane" earned her a fifth-place finish at Eurovision...

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Mayim Bialik shares her hot takes about bagels

Lior Zaltzman, KvellerPublished December 15, 2024

This week, comedian and Jewish mom Iliza Shlesinger had actress Mayim Bialik on the first YouTube episode of her podcast, “Ask Iliza Anything,” and rightfully introduced her as everyone’s “favorite Jewish person” to share a hot take in a segment...

Frank & Helen's

Part Two of the ‘Lost Tables’ podcast on Frank & Helen’s story now available

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 15, 2024

Last week, we told you about part one of the "Lost Tables" podcast on Frank & Helen’s restaurant, a beloved University City institution. Now, we’re excited to share that Part Two of the podcast is available. This two-part series dives deep into...

‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

‘Wicked’ clever: Six13’s latest Hanukkah parody hits all the right notes

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished December 12, 2024

Jewish a cappella sensation Six13, known for their creative and entertaining Hanukkah parodies, has once again brightened the Festival of Lights. This year, their newest video channels the magic of the Broadway and big screen hit "Wicked," bringing a...

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