Steven Spielberg

Spielberg wins Grammy for John Williams documentary, becomes ninth Jew to earn 'EGOT' status

Spielberg was awarded the Grammy for producing 'Music by John Williams' before the ceremony on Sunday. The win makes him the 22nd person to win the quartet of Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards.

STEVEN SPIELBERG poses on the red carpet at the 83rd Annual Golden Globes in Beverly Hills, California, US, January 11, 2026.
 NAZI TROOPS and students gather seized papers and books to burn, in the Opernplatz, Berlin, 1933.

This week in Jewish history: Jordan & Jerusalem, Tel Aviv & Egypt

 ‘NORTH BY NORTHWEST’ and ‘Carrie’ are among the films slated for the ReFILM: Restoration Film Festival at the Jerusalem Cinematheque.

ReFILM festival in Jerusalem to showcase gems of film in new line-up

 ‘DIANE VON FURSTENBERG: Woman in Charge’ on Disney+.

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Steven Spielberg’s mother, Leah Adler, dies at 97

The renowned filmmaker mentioned his mother in his acceptance speech for winning the Academy Award for Schindler’s List, calling her his “lucky charm.”

Director Steven Spielberg (L) his mother Leah (C) and wife actress Kate Capshaw pose at the premiere of the film "Saving Private Ryan" [File 1998]

Top 50 most influential Jews 2013: Places 11-20

One of the most conservative members of the House and a darling of the Tea Party movement, Eric Cantor remains the only Jewish Republican in Congress.

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Spielberg gives Obama the 'Lincoln' treatment

Famed director teams up with the president to make special video for the annual White House Corespondents dinner.

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Challenging the digital generation

Steven Spielberg launches a new program aimed at sixth- to 12th-graders in the US and throughout the world that tasks them with creating a video essay on how they made their community better and how they participated in making the world a better place.

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Arts in brief: Spielberg to head Cannes jury

The Cannes Film Festival has named director Steven Spielberg to lead its jury in May. Spielberg called his selection an “honor and a privilege.”

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Peres to go coast-to-coast in US

Trip includes: Obama meeting, interviews with Barbara Walters and Charlie Rose, Facebook page launch and tour of Dreamworks.

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There's no business like Jew business

Beit Avi Chai gets serious about comedy.

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Weekly Schmooze: Someone has a crush on Tzipi Hotovely

JPost column wraps up Jewish world culture news: Bill Crystal's back in Oscars; Hollywood's new hot Jewish couple.

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City Break: Urban chic

Conveniently located in the heart of Tel Aviv, the Center Chic boutique hotel is an ideal starting point for discovering the city.

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'Wikileaks: Spielberg movies banned by Arab League'

Cable details published by 'Guardian' reveal Arab countries approved boycott after director gave $1m. to Israel during Second Lebanon War.

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