Hannah Brown
How writing can help some people with autism find their voice
What to watch this week: ‘Legends’ hits the mark as Pride month programming begins
Seinfeld dismisses anti-Israel influencer after the Knicks playoff game
Pioneering Israeli rock singer-songwriter Astar Shamir dies at 71
ACUM, the Israeli composers, authors, and music publishers’ rights organization, mourned Shamir as “a creator, author, singer, ACUM board member, and extraordinary woman.”
Gwyneth Paltrow smeared online after Israel commercial gig
Paltrow, who is active on Instagram, did not post the commercial but many of the comments on her recent posts reiterate these accusations, calling her such epithets as “Genocide Queen.”
Jerusalem Film Festival to open with Moshe Rosenthal’s 'Tell Me Everything'
"Tell Me Everything" had its world premiere at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, marking the first time in a decade that a full-length Israeli feature film was included in that festival.
Spielberg’s 'Disclosure Day' excites but falters in final act
Spielberg returns to sci-fi in Disclosure Day, blending thrilling action and alien intrigue. While the first two-thirds grip audiences, the final act becomes predictable and preachy.
John Lithgow wins Tony Award for portraying Roald Dahl in ‘Giant,’ about author's antisemitism
Not long before his death, Dahl said, “I’m certainly anti-Israeli, and I’ve become antisemitic.”
At movie premiere: Tribeca slams rape jokes made by Gold, Savetsky
Gold and Savetsky were speaking on the red carpet at the premiere of The Wedding Entertainer (The Tale of Moishe Badhan), directed by Gidi Dar. Gold stars in this film opposite Shuli Rand.
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid withdraws from French festival after boycott pressure
Israeli filmmaker Nadav Lapid said he withdrew from FID Marseille after boycott pressure over his planned participation in the festival.
What to watch in Israel this week: Gal Gadot, 'Hooligans' is bold, ‘American Classic’ charms
TV Time: "Hooligans" stars one of Israel’s most popular young actors, while "American Classic" is a sophisticated dramedy with above-average writing and a feel-good series.
Jessica Lange sparkles in newest film, ‘The Great Lillian Hall’ - review
Jessica Lange breathes life into a story about a Broadway diva who, months into rehearsals for a revival of Anton Chekhov’s The Cherry Orchard, discovers she is struggling with dementia.
For restoration of Vienna’s historic synagogue: Gottfried Helnwein to auction painting
Artist Gottfried Helnwein donated the painting to IKG.Kultur, the cultural arm of Vienna’s Jewish community, to raise funds for the restoration of the historic Vienna City Temple.