Culture
Tony Award-Winning Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
Jewish playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway's most prolific and popular writers as he combined humor, drama, and introspection in works such...
Leonard Bernstein’s Century
JNS.org - Throughout the last year, American cultural institutions have been celebrating the life of Leonard Bernstein. The celebrated composer, conductor, and educator who died at the age of 72 in 1990 would have turned...
Entertainment Industry Execs Back Lana Del Rey as She Faces BDS Backlash Over Upcoming Israel Show
Fifty-four entertainment industry executives applauded musician Lana Del Rey on Thursday for refusing to cancel her upcoming concert in Israel, despite pressure to do so by supporters of the boycott, divestment and sanctions (BDS) movement. In an open letter --...
Jewish Actor Nick Kroll Discusses His Role of Mossad Agent in ‘Operation Finale’
Jewish actor Nick Kroll talked on Wednesday about his new role in a film that tells the story of the Mossad's 1960 capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The American-born actor, 40, plays Rafi...
Singer Lana Del Rey Responds to Ongoing Criticism of Upcoming Israel Concert
Even after issuing a public statement defending herself, American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey...
Fashion Photo Shoot at Holocaust Monument in Canada Condemned as Unacceptable ‘Desecration’ of Site
A fashion photo shoot that took place last weekend at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, Canada, has...
Actor Ben Kingsley Says He Refused to Get ‘Contaminated’ by Adolf Eichmann’s Spirit in Preparation for New Film Role
British actor Sir Ben Kingsley talked on Tuesday night about getting into character for his...
Tapping Into the ‘Golden Age’ of Cantorial Music for the 21st Century
JNS.org - Aryeh Leib Hurwitz is attuned to all things musical. A chazzan (“cantor”) and...
New York Jewish Professional Looks for Love on ABC Reality Show
Michael B. Chadwick has baked challah from scratch, rented an apartment to Grammy-winner Joss Stone,...
Tony Award-Winning Playwright Neil Simon Dies at 91
Jewish playwright Neil Simon, who became one of Broadway's most prolific and popular writers as he combined humor, drama, and introspection in works such as...
Leonard Bernstein’s Century
JNS.org - Throughout the last year, American cultural institutions have been celebrating the life of Leonard Bernstein. The celebrated composer, conductor, and educator who died...
Entertainment Industry Execs Back Lana Del Rey as She Faces BDS Backlash Over Upcoming Israel Show
Fifty-four entertainment industry executives applauded musician Lana Del Rey on Thursday for refusing to cancel her upcoming concert in Israel, despite pressure to do so by supporters of the...
Jewish Actor Nick Kroll Discusses His Role of Mossad Agent in ‘Operation Finale’
Jewish actor Nick Kroll talked on Wednesday about his new role in a film that tells the story of the Mossad's 1960 capture of Nazi war criminal Adolf...
Singer Lana Del Rey Responds to Ongoing Criticism of Upcoming Israel Concert
Even after issuing a public statement defending herself, American singer and songwriter Lana Del Rey responded to Twitter users on Sunday who continued to criticize...
Fashion Photo Shoot at Holocaust Monument in Canada Condemned as Unacceptable ‘Desecration’ of Site
A fashion photo shoot that took place last weekend at the National Holocaust Monument in Ottawa, Canada, has been deemed inappropriate and an insult to the site, the Ottawa...
Actor Ben Kingsley Says He Refused to Get ‘Contaminated’ by Adolf Eichmann’s Spirit in Preparation for New Film Role
British actor Sir Ben Kingsley talked on Tuesday night about getting into character for his new film role in which he stars as Nazi leader Adolf...
Tapping Into the ‘Golden Age’ of Cantorial Music for the 21st Century
JNS.org - Aryeh Leib Hurwitz is attuned to all things musical. A chazzan (“cantor”) and ordained Chabad rabbi born and raised in Brooklyn, he studied...
New York Jewish Professional Looks for Love on ABC Reality Show
Michael B. Chadwick has baked challah from scratch, rented an apartment to Grammy-winner Joss Stone, and been to every American state except Alaska. Now he...
New York Opening of Israeli Exhibit Inspired by Ancient City of Sodom Set to Coincide With Fashion Week
An Israeli fashion and art project inspired by the ancient city of Sodom in the Judean Desert will debut in New York City in September...
Rappers Tyga and Fat Joe Cause Cancellation of Entire Music Festival in Israel, Citing ‘Security Situation’
JNS.org - American celebrity rappers Fat Joe and Tyga, who were slated to headline the Shaka music festival in Rishon Lezion on Thursday, cancelled suddenly on...
Jewish Director Behind New Anne Frank Production Explains Choice of Mostly-Hispanic Cast
The director behind a new stage production of “The Diary of Anne Frank" explained on Monday his decision to cast mostly Hispanic actors in the play. Jewish director Stan...
An Interview With the Director of the Controversial New Film ‘The Captain’
Robert Schwentke has directed films such as "The Time Traveler's Wife" and "Insurgent." His new film, "The Captain," which he wrote and directed, is based on the...
Ex-NBA Player Amar’e Stoudemire: ‘When I’m Not Training, I Study Torah’
Former NBA All-Star Amar’e Stoudemire makes Torah study part of his daily routine, he told The New York Times during a recent interview. The ex-New York Knicks...
Egyptian Envoys Rush to Gaza for 'Critical' Talks Aimed at Easing Tensions, Brokering Reconciliation Between Hamas and Fatah
Iran Will Defeat Trump Just Like It Did Saddam, Won't Abandon Missiles: Rouhani