Remembering how Rob Reiner shaped modern cinema, through career-defining films and lines
As the tributes have poured in following his death, many who knew him have commented on how nice Rob Reiner was, what a mensch he was, and you can see that in the characters he created.
Rocket fire from Gaza has subsided, but Israelis are still on alert
DOMESTIC AFFAIRS: While a veneer of normalcy has returned, true feelings of security and trust in Israel's defense may never be the same as before the war.
Eretz Nehederet spoofs Aussie cartoon Bluey after Hanukkah massacre in Sydney
The cast of Eretz Nehederet was joined by Rabbi Elhanan Danino, Ori’s father, as he recited the Hanukkah blessing and lit a menorah made of cups to resemble the one the six hostages lit in captivity.
'Butcher’s Stain' lands Oscars shortlist as Israel shut out of international feature race
Butcher’s Stain is about Samir (Omar Sameer Mahamid), an Arab Israeli working in a supermarket in Tel Aviv, who is accused of tearing down hostage posters in the break room.
Jerusalem Jewish Film Festival features story of Polish Jewish teenager who triggered Kristallnacht
In Proud Jewish Boy, documentarian Isri Halpern sets out to find the truth about the 17-year-old Jewish refugee who assassinated a German diplomat in Paris in 1938.
'Made California a better place': Rob Reiner, Jewish-American actor, director dead at 78
Like the greatest American-Jewish funnymen, Reiner used humor to make light of situations that could have been dark and depressing.
Behind the scenes of gritty Israeli drama ‘Girls Like Us’
Girls Like Us tells the story of a neglected teen whose life shifts after forming a bond with a young female soldier, drawing on director Lee Gilat’s South Tel Aviv upbringing.
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Corinne Allal’s story leads lineup of bold, must-see documentaries
TV TIME: A new series revisits Corinne Allal’s life and legacy, alongside standout music documentaries and a bold new vampire drama turning heads.
Taylor Swift condemned over mention of Israel in new documentary series
Social media users are breaking the internet in a rush to condemn the 36-year-old Grammy-winning singer-songwriter, accusing her of being a "Zionist."
