Hollywood
Not your average Jewish mother: Lisa Edelstein on Hollywood, identity, and ‘Long Story Short'
From playing numerous Jewish women on screen to painting her dearest memories with family, actress and artist Lisa Edelstein's work has been profoundly shaped by her Jewish identity.
Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman
America, beware: The battle over Israel’s identity could be coming for the US - opinion
Why is Hollywood campaigning to free convicted murderer Marwan Barghouti? - opinion
'I show up for my Jewish friends': Jerry O’Connell on antisemitism, Israel, and a childhood promise
Jerry O’Connell: "Jewish people have been showing up for me and my family for my entire life, and [it’s] time for me to show up for my Jewish friends."
'I am a grateful American': Gary Sinise hopes to bring his mission of service to Israel - interview
From Hollywood to humanitarian work, Gary Sinise shares his journey of service, sacrifice, and resilience.
Before Israel became a headline, it was an epic - opinion
Israel’s survival requires more than arguments; it needs living stories, memories, heroes, beauty, tragedy, and courage.
Hollywood’s most talked-about star, Sydney Sweeney, to front Kérastase launch
The luxury hair care brand Kérastase is launching its globally acclaimed new line, Gloss Absolu, in Israel.
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.
A lost film by Israeli B-movie director Sam Firstenberg gets a new life
Sam Firstenberg, the Israeli-raised director behind cult B-movie staples like “American Ninja” and “Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo,” is having an unexpected career revival.
Chuck Norris dies at 86 after ‘medical complication’
"While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace," Norris's family wrote.
Oscars clash 2026: ‘Sinners’ takes on ‘One Battle After Another’
From 'One Battle After Another' to 'Sinners,' find out which films and stars are poised to dominate the 98th Academy Awards this Sunday.
A Jewish writers initiative's first film: a comedy about a Holocaust survivor and his gay grandson
“The film is really a love letter to my grandparents, and the greatest generation,” Ash said. “I do consider my relationship with my grandparents to be one of the greatest blessings of my life.”
Warner Bros weighing revised bid from Paramount as bidding war escalates
The latest offer follows a week of talks between the companies to address concerns that prompted the rejection of previous Paramount bids in favor of Netflix.
