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the bagel report logo shows the hosts of the podcast illustrated as bagels, with a Hollywood-style sign behind them that says "The Bagel Report"
Posted inThe Bagel Report

History of the World: Part Who?

Erin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz by The Bagels March 10, 2023March 10, 2023
Norman Weiss (center) in Golden Gate Park in 1963
Posted inFilm

Like Sammy Fabelman (and Steven Spielberg), these Bay Area students faced antisemitism in the 1960s

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten March 10, 2023February 14, 2024
Chaim Topol as Tevye in the 1971 film adaptation of "Fiddler on the Roof." (Photo/JTA-Silver Screen Collection-Getty Images)
Posted inFrom the Archives

10 years ago, Topol celebrated ‘Fiddler’ 50th in Silicon Valley

by Dan Pine March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
Chaim Topol performs at the SeriousFun London Gala, Dec. 3, 2013. (Photo/JTA-David M. Benett-Getty Images)
Posted inObituaries

Chaim Topol, Israeli actor who played Tevye in 1971 ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ film, dies at 87

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer and JTA March 9, 2023March 9, 2023
Rachel Bloom as Rebecca Bunch in "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend." (Photo/Eddy Chen-The CW)
Posted inTV & Film

Q&A: Samantha Pickette on Rhoda, Midge, Susie and ‘Peak TV’s Unapologetic Jewish Woman’

Erin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz by The Bagels March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Jacob's Ladder (Photo/Louise Bichan)
Posted inCulture

‘Jewgrass’ band Jacob’s Ladder to perform at Base Bay

by J. Staff March 8, 2023March 8, 2023
Scott Adams, creator of the comic strip "Dilbert." (Photo/Bob Riha, Jr.-Getty Images)
Posted inComics

‘Dilbert’ cartoon creator once questioned the number of Jews killed in the Holocaust

Beth Harpaz by Beth Harpaz and Forward March 3, 2023March 3, 2023
(Illustration/Danny Lipsky)
Posted inThe Bagel Report

What do real Jewish women think about Jewish women on TV?

Erin Ben-Moche and Esther D. Kustanowitz by The Bagels March 3, 2023March 6, 2023
Luke (J.B. Smoove) and Judas (Nick Kroll) kvetch that the Last Supper was more of a “Last Snack.” (Photo/Tyler Golden-Hulu)
Posted inTV

‘History of the World, Part II’ is a Mel Brooks comedy without much Mel Brooks

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar and Forward March 2, 2023March 2, 2023
Thessaloniki's white tower (Photo/Wikimedia Commons-Annatsach)
Posted inFilm

80 years later, Thessaloniki’s documentary film festival to pay tribute to deported Jews

by Elise Morton and JTA March 1, 2023

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