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Leading Israeli Actors Lior Ashkenazi, Sasson Gabay Star in New Israeli Film ‘Karaoke’
Lior Ashkenazi and Sasson Gabay, two of Israel’s most well-known actors, will co-star in the new Israeli film "Karaoke," Deadline reported on Thursday. The drama-comedy is...
‘Unorthodox’ Star Shira Haas Shares Throwback Purim Photo From Childhood
Israeli actress Shira Haas shared with her Instagram followers on Thursday a photo of her 5-year-old self dressed up for Purim. "TBT 2000. Happy Purim!" the star of the Netflix series “Unorthodox" captioned the picture of...
Genesis Prize Foundation to Honor Life and Legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
JNS.org - The Genesis Prize Foundation announced plans to honor the late prominent scholar, theologian, philosopher and former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Lord Jonathan Sacks. In 2020, the foundation for the first time invited...
Set in Hasidic Brooklyn, Supernatural Horror Film ‘The Vigil’ Tackles Jewish Mysticism and Faith
In a Jewish-themed supernatural horror film set to debut Friday, a man is confronted by an evil entity as he provides overnight watch to a recently deceased member of his former Hasidic Jewish community. "The Vigil,"...
Film to Explore Holocaust Survivors Who Gave Largest-Ever Donation to Israel
JNS.org - Stone Canyon Entertainment announced the start of production on a documentary about a...
Rapper Azealia Banks Gets Engaged to Jewish Artist With Ring Featuring Menorah
American rapper Azealia Banks is engaged to Jewish conceptual artist Ryder Ripps, who proposed with...
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Zach Banner Urges NFL to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism, Speaks Out on ‘Lack of Understanding’
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is encouraging the National Football League and all its...
London’s Chelsea FC Soccer Club Launches ‘Say No to Antisemitism’ Website
Famed British soccer team Chelsea FC announced on Monday the launch of its "Say No...
‘Unorthodox’ Star Shira Haas Makes TIME Magazine’s List of 100 Most Influential People
JNS.org - Israeli actress Shira Haas, star of the Netflix drama “Unorthodox,” has been listed...
Leading Israeli Actors Lior Ashkenazi, Sasson Gabay Star in New Israeli Film ‘Karaoke’
Lior Ashkenazi and Sasson Gabay, two of Israel’s most well-known actors, will co-star in the new Israeli film "Karaoke," Deadline reported on Thursday. The drama-comedy is about...
‘Unorthodox’ Star Shira Haas Shares Throwback Purim Photo From Childhood
Israeli actress Shira Haas shared with her Instagram followers on Thursday a photo of her 5-year-old self dressed up for Purim. "TBT 2000. Happy Purim!" the...
Genesis Prize Foundation to Honor Life and Legacy of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks
JNS.org - The Genesis Prize Foundation announced plans to honor the late prominent scholar, theologian, philosopher and former Chief Rabbi of the United Kingdom Lord...
Set in Hasidic Brooklyn, Supernatural Horror Film ‘The Vigil’ Tackles Jewish Mysticism and Faith
In a Jewish-themed supernatural horror film set to debut Friday, a man is confronted by an evil entity as he provides overnight watch to a...
Film to Explore Holocaust Survivors Who Gave Largest-Ever Donation to Israel
JNS.org - Stone Canyon Entertainment announced the start of production on a documentary about a couple who bequeathed nearly half a billion dollars to Israel—the...
Rapper Azealia Banks Gets Engaged to Jewish Artist With Ring Featuring Menorah
American rapper Azealia Banks is engaged to Jewish conceptual artist Ryder Ripps, who proposed with a Jewish-inspired family heirloom, the singer announced early Monday morning. Ripps,...
Pittsburgh Steelers’ Zach Banner Urges NFL to Adopt IHRA Definition of Antisemitism, Speaks Out on ‘Lack of Understanding’
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Zach Banner is encouraging the National Football League and all its teams to adopt the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) working...
London’s Chelsea FC Soccer Club Launches ‘Say No to Antisemitism’ Website
Famed British soccer team Chelsea FC announced on Monday the launch of its "Say No to Antisemitism" website that will feature all the club’s updates,...
‘Unorthodox’ Star Shira Haas Makes TIME Magazine’s List of 100 Most Influential People
JNS.org - Israeli actress Shira Haas, star of the Netflix drama “Unorthodox,” has been listed by TIME as one of 100 emerging leaders of 2021 who...
Sarah Silverman: Jared Kushner Could Act as Nazi in a Movie
Jewish actress and comedian Sarah Silverman said that if a film was looking to cast someone to play a Nazi, former White House senior adviser...
British Actor and Writer Stephen Fry Decries World ‘Increasingly Full of Antisemitic Words and Actions’
Stephen Fry. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.Famed British actor, writer and comedian Stephen Fry addressed the alarming and sad reality of antisemitism against Jews worldwide in...
Exiled Iranian Judoka Arrives in Israel to Compete in Tel Aviv Grand Slam
JNS.org - Saeid Mollaei, the Iranian judo champion who sought refuge in Germany, after being ordered to throw a match at the 2019 World Judo...
Actress Rashida Jones on Black-Jewish Heritage: ‘It’s Something I Do Not Take for Granted’
Actress Rashida Jones is thankful for her dual Black and Jewish heritage and feels a responsibility to make her parents proud because of it, she...
Israeli Film Shortlisted for Oscar in Best Live-Action Short Category
i24News - The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences picked last week an Israeli short film for a shortlist in the Best Live-Action Short category...
White Supremacist Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Plot to Bomb Colorado Synagogue
Israel Says Initial Assessment Is Iran Behind Explosion on Israeli-Owned Ship
Iran ‘Can’t Act With Impunity,’ Biden Says After US Air Strikes
Iran Says US Air Strikes in Syria Encourage Terrorism in the Region
Palestinians Shut West Bank Schools to Contain Coronavirus Variants