(JTA) – Nazi book burnings, antisemitic attacks on high school students and Shylock were all invoked during a Senate hearing on school book bans Tuesday morning.  The hearing brought to Capitol Hill the debate over how much control parents should...

When Elon Musk was growing up in South Africa, his mother would take him to the local Anglican church, where she was a teacher. “It did not go well,” writes historian Walter Isaacson in a highly anticipated new biography of Musk due out on Tuesday.  Musk’s...

(New York Jewish Week) — The corner of Ludlow and Rivington streets in New York City is now officially known as Beastie Boys Square. The co-naming of this Lower East Side street corner — where the shop featured on the Jewish rappers’ second album,...

The power of theater lies not only in its ability to entertain but also in its capacity to provoke thought and ignite conversations. The upcoming production of “The Lehman Trilogy” performed at the Repertory Theatre of St. Louis (the Rep) is a perfect...

(JTA) — Those who are Jewish, or Phish fans — or both — have likely noticed at one point: Jews really seem to love Phish. There are many possible reasons for this, starting with the fact that the genre-bending jam band has many ardent fans of...

In 1985, the hit movie “Back to the Future” captivated audiences and was a breakout role for actor Michael J. Fox. The film earned four Golden Globe nominations and received one Oscar for sound editing. Now, the story of Marty McFly has reemerged...

  The 2023 Fall Arts Guide is made possible by the generous support of the Kranzberg Arts Foundation.  When summer comes to an end and the downhill slide to the turkey begins, fill your fall calendar with special events galore. Expect art fairs,...

UPDATE: Fauda star Idan Amedi severely wounded in Gaza battle  Israeli hit television show Fauda is set to return to the screen for an unexpected Season 5, to the joy of fans all over the world. The TV shows follows the action-packed antics...

(JTA) — A film being billed as the first co-production by Israeli and Iranian filmmakers debuted at the Venice International Film Festival after a secretive production process that included a trip to Israel by the Iranian co-director. “Tatami,”...

Over the Labor Day weekend, music lovers worldwide mourned the death of singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett. The 76-year-old artist turned “Margaritaville,” his first big hit, into a marketing and lifestyle empire with a chain of cafes and resorts. Two...

(JTA) — The reviews are in: “You Are So Not Invited To My Bat Mitzvah” is the best-reviewed movie of Adam Sandler’s blockbuster-filled career. It’s a hit with streaming audiences, too. The Netflix movie about teen drama and the hallowed Jewish...