(New York Jewish Week) – Though Bravo is opting for an entirely new cast to fill the designer shoes of the iconic “Real Housewives of New York City,” the show won’t have a lack of Jewish energy.
Page Six reported Tuesday that Jewish social...
(JTA) — The Texas school district that ordered a version of Anne Frank’s diary to be removed from its shelves last week says it has added the book back into its schools after igniting a media firestorm, as outside groups prepared to send hundreds...
Celery juice may be the all the rage right now as the detox drink of choice, (according to the Kardashians, at least), but Jews were imbibing their vegetables long before this modern-day craze.
Dr. Brown, who lived in the Lower East Side or Williamsburg...
(JTA) — Modern Jewish history’s most famous bearded political leader could be coming to streaming services soon, thanks to one of the creators of “Shtisel.”
Theodor Herzl, the founder of modern Zionism who died in his native Austria in 1904,...
The doc will also be available On Demand beginning Monday, Aug 22, to pay TV subscribers via CNN.com, CNN apps, and Cable Operator Platforms.
(JTA) – CNN’s Dana Bash has what she calls “a very, very Jewish response” to the question of why she’s...
By PJ Grisar, The Forward
• Published August 21, 2022
Editor’s note: We’re republishing this story, originally published on Jan. 28, 2022, for the 80th anniversary of the American theatrical release of the animated film “Bambi,” which debuted in U.S. theaters on Aug. 21, 1942.
A prince is...
Andrew Silow-Carroll, JTA
• Published August 21, 2022
(JTA) — Back in 2000, Spike Lee made a concert film starring four of the most popular Black comics of the day: Steve Harvey, D.L. Hughley, Cedric The Entertainer and the late great Bernie Mac. “The Original Kings of Comedy” was a revelation for...
Amy Fenster Brown, Special For The Jewish Light
• Published August 18, 2022
You know those adorable moms who take those adorable pictures of their kids on the first day of school holding those adorable signs saying what grade they’re in? I’m not one of those.
While the signs are fun and cute, I feel like they could convey...
Brian Blum, Israel21c.org
• Published August 18, 2022
Israeli summers are hot all over. So, if you’re planning on hiking, a shady forest or a wet and wild river stream might be your most comfortable options.
And the best place for both is in Israel’s mountainous north.
Before you strap on your...
Cate Marquis, Special to the Jewish Light
• Published August 18, 2022
“My Name Is Sara” is a searing drama based on the true story of a 13-year-old Jewish girl who survived in Nazi-occupied Ukraine by posing as Ukrainian Orthodox Christian while living with a family of farmers who were unaware of her true identity....
Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content Officer
• Published August 18, 2022
When you observe the art on display right now in The Foundry Art Centre's "Rethinking the Party Dress" exhibit, look at the work through the eyes of a child. That is where you will find the evolution of artist Amy Firestone Rosen's motivation.
"Art...
This story was originally published in February, 2019. This summer Wilco released its 12th studio album. "Cruel Country" is the band's exploration of the genre they've often been defined by but, until now, never fully embraced. The double album features...
