A postwar epic about a Holocaust survivor, a contemporary comedy about Holocaust tourism and a biopic of a Jewish musical legend helped lend a formidable Jewish presence to Thursday’s Oscar nominations. Meanwhile, nominations for a documentary about...

Steven Spielberg's "Munich," among other films, have told the tragic story of the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, when Palestinian terrorists took Israeli athletes hostage with heartbreaking results. "September 5" is a taut historic drama that also takes...

Museum exhibits, theater (musicals galore and dramas, too), rock concerts, lectures, flower shows, a blues festival, art shows (indoors and out), dance concerts, live jazz, kids’ programs (Disney on Ice is back!), cabaret shows, operas, a sake tasting,...

On Sunday, Jan. 26, Paul Newman would have celebrated his 100th birthday. Known for his legendary performances, unwavering philanthropy and enduring charm, Newman is remembered not just as a Hollywood icon but as a proud Jewish figure who embraced his...

“Amusing Jews” is doubling down on its mission to explore Jewish contributions to American pop culture, and 2025 is shaping up to be its biggest year yet. Co-hosted by Jonathan Friedmann and Joey Angel-Field, the weekly podcast has already amassed...

This story was originally published in the Forward. Click here to get the Forward's free email newsletters delivered to your inbox. For biblical archeologist Richard A. Freund, who excavated dozens of Holocaust sites, it was critical to not disturb victims’...

Lost Tables is bringing St. Louis’ restaurant history to life—one bite at a time. Dr. Harley Hammerman, known for his deep dives into local restaurant history on his website “Lost Tables,” has turned his passion into a podcast....

Vanessa Hidary isn’t your typical Jewish storyteller. The self-proclaimed “Hebrew Mamita” has turned her multicultural experiences into a long and, dare I say, provocative career as a spoken word artist, poet and cultural commentator. Who is Vanessa? According...

“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...

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...

Let’s talk bedtime battles. We’ve all been there: the little ones demand a story, but you’re juggling three tasks at once. Now, PJ Library has your back. On Jan. 16, the organization, which offers free, high-quality Jewish books and music each month...

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...