Pop culture

What South Park and Dante get wrong about the Hebrew Bible’s Hell - study

A new academic essay argues that the fiery underworld familiar from Dante, TV, and pop culture replaced the Hebrew Bible’s older, quieter idea of Sheol.

Dante and Virgil in the Second Circle of Hell, 1823. Found in the Collection of Thorvaldsens Museum, Copenhagen. Artist Koch, Joseph Anton (1768-1839).
U.S. President Donald Trump reacts during a Cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House on March 26, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US veterans disturbed by President Trump’s 'trivialization' of war

Javier Bardem wears a pin which reads: "Palestine" on the red carpet during the Oscars arrivals at the 98th Academy Awards in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US, March 15, 2026.

Javier Bardem speaks out for Palestine at the Oscars, while Iranian dissidents were ignored

An Eretz Nehederet segment depicting an Iranian official showing AI pictures of Tel Aviv buildings swarmed by massive insects.

As Israelis feel weight of war, Eretz Nehederet finds laughter under fire


The Jewish muscleman who likely inspired the creators of Superman

A popular Yiddish saying went, “If a thousand Breitbarts were to arise among the Jews, the Jewish people would cease being persecuted.”

Siegmund Breitbart, who could pull heavy weights with his teeth, was considered one of the strongest men in the world.

Ari Gold, yeshiva student-turned-pop star and LGBTQ icon, dies at 47

Gold released seven albums, worked with homeless gay youth and worked to raise awareness about AIDS. While no longer Orthodox, he stayed connected to his Jewish identity.

Pop star and LGBTQ+ icon Ari Gold

Peter Gabriel cites Israeli 'racism' as one reason for re-recording 'Biko'

“Although the white minority government has gone in South Africa, the racism around the world that apartheid represented has not ,” he told Rolling Stone.

Peter Gabriel in 2004

Evan Rachel Wood Alleges Marilyn Manson Abused Her

"The name of my abuser is Brian Warner, also known to the world as Marilyn Manson. He started grooming me when I was a teenager and horrifically abused me for years."

EVAN RACHEL WOOD stars in HBO’s fantasy series ‘Westworld.’

Phil Spector, famed producer, dies of COVID at 81

Jewish recording genius convicted of murder in 2003, spent final years in prison

Music producer Phil Spector attends his murder trial at the Los Angeles Superior Court in 2007.

Sean Connery – cool, sexy and unflappable

Watching Connery – who was handsome but also projected qualities that made him so much more than just a pretty face – on the big screen was one of the purest joys of moviegoing.

Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1960s.

Shlomi Shabat, Israeli singer, reflects on battle with COVID-19

In a virtual press conference, Shabat told of his continuous struggle with COVID-19, even after his release. "But," he insisted, "I could still pick up my guitar and sing."

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Majority of Arab News poll respondents happy Gal Gadot will play Cleopatra

The editors of the website seemed surprised by the results, headlining the article, “Shockingly, most Arab News readers in favor of Israeli actress Gal Gadot as Cleopatra.”

Actor Gal Gadot arrives to attend the National Board of Review awards gala in New York, U.S., January 9, 2018

Dua Lipa shares anti-Israel post on Instagram

The post also referenced the events regarding the killing of George Floyd by a police officer, and included several hashtags of "HumanRights" and "fighting for justice."

62nd Grammy Awards – Arrivals – Los Angeles, California, U.S., January 26, 2020 – Dua Lipa

Netta Barzilai's latest song takes on quick-fix culture - watch

Netta is known for her turbo-charged bubble-gum pop, and her latest song delivers in spades.

Winner of the 2018 Eurovision Song Contest, Netta Barzilai of Israel, takes part at the "Orange Carpet" opening ceremony of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest in Tel Aviv, Israel May 12, 2019.