Jewish Celebrity

Actor Josh Gad shares middle finger candle for people 'triggered' by Hanukkah

Gad posted an image of a candled hand displaying its middle finger with the message "For those of you triggered by people wishing each other happy Hanukkah, this is for you."

Henry Kissinger, American diplomat and Nobel winner, dead at 100

Kissinger died at his home in Connecticut, Kissinger Associates said.

By REUTERS
30/11/2023

Famed actress Ginnifer Goodwin speaks on behalf of child hostages held by Hamas

The Once Upon A Time actress shared the story of 4-year-old Roz Asher, who is currently being held by Hamas terrorists.

'March for Israel' rally to feature Debra Messing, Van Jones, families of kidnapped Israelis

This rally is a response to the recent surge in antisemitic incidents in the US, particularly following the tragic events of October 7.

13/11/2023

Nobody wears fame more comfortably than Henry Winkler

Some actors recede into roles. It took Winkler a long time to acknowledge that whomever he plays, the Fonz lurks.

By CHRISTOPHER BORRELLI
08/11/2023

Mazel Tov! Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum engaged

Both Kravitz and Tatum have been previously married.

 Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports

Pete Davidson reflects on Israel-Hamas war in somber opening of ‘Saturday Night Live’

Pete Davidson's Jewish father was killed in a terror attack as a child, which meant the events of October 7 had a deeper impact on him.

By ANDREW SILOW-CARROLL / JTA
16/10/2023

Gal Gadot, celebrities worldwide condemn surprise attack on Israel

Israeli pop star Noa Kirel posted a story showing an Israeli flag, along with the words: “Be strong and take care of yourselves. Am Yisrael Chai!”

Sharon Osbourne speaks during 10th annual of "Classic Rock Roll of Honour" awards in Los Angeles, Ca

Sharon Osbourne: Roger Waters is always making jokes about Jews, comments about money

Osbourne, when asked if she thought Waters was antisemitic, responded, “Is the Pope a Catholic?”

A chance discovery connected US soccer star Matt Turner to his Jewish roots

Matt Turner’s paternal great-grandmother’s emigration papers led to the massive discovery.

By JOSEPH D'HIPPOLITO/JTA
30/09/2023
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