Unorthodox
‘Unorthodox’ author Deborah Feldman is a lightning rod in Germany’s debate about criticizing Israel
The outspoken former member of a Brooklyn Hasidic sect has been a vocal Israel critic in Germany, which since World War II has been highly sensitive to perceptions of antisemitism.
Reality star Miriam Haart: ‘Israel opened my mind to the vast ways of practicing Judaism’
The Jewels of Antwerp: How two series' are changing perceptions of Orthodox Jewish life
Netflix to produce a ‘Jewish Matchmaking’ series
Shira Haas gives life to a devastating illness in Israeli film ‘Asia’
In the starkly photographed, minimalist film, Haas plays Vika, a tough yet sensitive kid struggling from a degenerative neurological disease.
Haredi Orthodox kids in Lakewood, NJ seen in racist Purim costumes
“Today, this is seen as offensive, and we are sensitive to the feelings of other groups. Dressing in blackface is particularly inappropriate and offensive, and should never be done.”
Shira Haas loses Golden Globes award to Taylor-Joy from Queen’s Gambit
Haas, who went to Los Angeles to take part in the event, accompanied by her agent, Zohar Yakobson, said Saturday night that she "feels immense pride as an Israeli actress."
Unorthodox star and Israeli actress Shira Haas receives Golden Globe nod
Israeli actress Shira Haas received a nomination for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Actress in a Limited Series or TV movie for her performance in the Netflix series, Unorthodox.
Our story, a response to Hollywood’s portrayal of the formerly Orthodox
While many were mystified by the window into a world of ultra-Orthodox Judaism with which they are sadly unfamiliar, the heroes of Hollywood are consistently those who leave religion (any religion)
‘Unorthodox’ takes home Emmy for best director
Unorthodox, which stars Israeli actress Shira Haas as an ultra-Orthodox woman who flees Brooklyn for Berlin, was nominated for eight awards.
Critics say Shira Haas may be surprise Emmy winner
"Unorthodox" was an unexpected hit with audiences around the world, some of whom were familiar with Haas from her previous role as another sometimes rebellious ultra-Orthodox woman in "Shtisel".
Shira Haas receives Emmy nomination for 'Unorthodox'
The series, "Unorthodox," also received a nomination for an Emmy for Outstanding Limited Series.
