A decade before Hamas dragged him into Gaza, David Cunio, with his twin brother, starred in a film about a kidnapping. The director’s new documentary captures the twin’s torment.
Ad Reinhardt, Adolph Gottlieb, and Barnett Newman shaped Abstract Expressionism, bringing Jewish thinking to the biggest art movement of the 20th century.
Dostoevsky's Brothers Karamazov is considered by many to be the greatest novel ever written. It's also laced with antisemitism. Here's how to hold both truths at once.
Herbert Heller survived Auschwitz, rebuilt his life in San Francisco, and spent his final years making sure the next generation never forgot. The Optimist tells his story.
The two groups most reliably targeted when hatred surges have rarely been seen as natural allies. A new PBS series makes the case that they can’t afford not to be.
A fearless Swedish diplomat saved thousands of Hungarian Jews in WWII and then disappeared into Soviet captivity, leaving behind a mystery of courage, betrayal, and unanswered questions.
In this interview, writer-director Josh Safdie explores how Marty Supreme weaves post-Holocaust Jewish pride, resilience, and ambition into a bold coming-of-age story.
Behind the magic of The Wizard of Oz lies a story of Jewish pain, hope, and creativity—from its antisemitic author to the Jewish artists who transformed it into an immortal anthem of longing for home.
A haunting portrait of NYC’s poster war, Torn reveals how grief, denial, and dialogue collided on city streets after October 7—turning walls into battlegrounds of empathy and division.
From Shakespeare to Eliot, classic literature shows Jews as villains, outsiders, and visionaries—revealing how we’ve been seen, and how we might see ourselves.
On FOX’s The Fixer, Popinsanity’s founders mixed business smarts with faith, showcasing Orthodox Jewish values to millions—while navigating high-stakes deals and national exposure.
An exclusive look at Long Story Short, Raphael Bob-Waksberg’s new comedy about family, identity, and the Jewish moments that shape us—across decades, disasters, and dreidels.
Before Mr. Rogers, there was Shari Lewis—a Jewish trailblazer, puppeteer, and spiritual seeker—whose beloved Lamb Chop helped generations of children find joy, identity, and the magic within.
As antisemitism rises globally, Jewish filmmakers are being blacklisted, dropped, and dismissed simply for telling their stories. But some are refusing to stay silent.
Yuval Raphael, the 24-year-old Nova survivor is representing Israel in this week’s Eurovision contest, sharing a beautiful song about love, loss, and renewal.
With Carol Leifer’s new book, readers can learn from the comedy writer how to impress audiences at weddings, bar and bat mitzvahs, retirements, roasts, and more.
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