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Despite 'The Fabelman's' loss, Jewish representation alive at the Oscars

While the most Jewish movie came up empty-handed, other Jewish stories played out on the movies’ biggest night.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
13/03/2023

Oscars: Predicting the 2023 Academy Award winners

It will be broadcast live in Israel on the Yes network, starting at 3 a.m. Israel time on March 13 on the Yes Movies Drama Channel, and will be preceded by red-carpet coverage. 

Asteroid the size of 100 Oscar awards to pass very close to Earth - NASA

The asteroid in question has been designated 2023 BL1 and will fly closer to the Earth than the Moon's own distance. But it won't hit, so Don't Look Up.

25/01/2023

Oscars 2023: Who are the Jewish nominees?

Steven Spielberg, Tony Kushner and more Jewish names have been nominated for the 2023 Oscars.

Cinema Sabaya wins 2022 Ophir Award, to represent Israel at Oscars

Cinema Sabaya will now become Israel’s official selection for consideration for a nomination for the Best International Feature Oscar. 

Jean-Luc Godard, filmmaker who polarized Jews with views on Israel, dies

The Zionist Organization of America called Godard a “virulent antisemite,” arguing that he had a record of making antisemitic comments.

By ANDREW LAPIN/JTA
14/09/2022

Israeli film school students' film wins BAFTA student film category

The film combines drama and animation and is based on the director's memories as the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, who recorded her life in a personal diary during the Holocaust.

23/07/2022

Celebrating ‘CODA’s inclusiveness

Even before its Oscar and SAG wins, CODA received the Ruderman Foundation’s Seal of Authentic Representation award

Will Smith's Oscar slap: What do Israelis think?

Puzzled by the ‘slap heard round the world,’ many doubt Israeli actors would have reacted this way.

By ALAN ZEITLIN
07/04/2022

In 'Ukrainian military Oscars,' Ukraine mocks Russia and promotes army

Seven videos selected by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry highlighted important aspects of the war. Ukraine has been using memes and humor in its information warfare strategy.

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