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Adam Brody and Kristen Bell in "Nobody Wants This." (Stefania Rosini/Netflix)
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Why the hot rabbi is having a moment (again)

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar September 12, 2024September 12, 2024
Asi Levy and Sasson Gabay in "Bliss," which is a centerpiece film at this year's Toronto International Film Festival.
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Pro-Palestine protests are at every film festival. What’s so new about that?

Mira Fox by Mira Fox September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
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Benj Pasek becomes 8th Jew to enter elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy

Shira Li Bartov by Shira Li Bartov September 9, 2024September 9, 2024
Jason Schwartzman and Carol Kane in "Between the Temples"
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‘Between the Temples’ director’s biggest (and most Jewish) film yet is built on chaos

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky August 19, 2024August 19, 2024
an illustration of a man standing with a city in flames behind him
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A film about the destruction of the Second Temple premiered in 2021. Oct. 7 gives it new resonance.

Jackie Hajdenberg by Jackie Hajdenberg August 9, 2024August 9, 2024
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These are the 30 pieces of contemporary Jewish culture that bring us joy

by J. Staff August 2, 2024October 15, 2024
"The Ride Ahead" uses a blend of cinematic techniques, including animation, to tell a compelling coming-of-age story. (SFJFF)
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S.F. Jewish Film Festival: ‘The Ride Ahead’ follows a young disabled man’s quest to live independently

Denise Sherer Jacobson (Courtesy) by Denise Sherer Jacobson July 22, 2024July 23, 2024
Mallory Lewis, Shari Lewis’ daughter, smiles as she holds Lamb Chop during the opening night of the S.F. Jewish Film Festival at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco, July 18, 2024. (Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff)
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Lamb Chop at S.F. Jewish Film Fest opening night: ‘I 100% identify as a Jew!’

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The cast and crew of "The Assembly" entering the gates of Auschwitz, Oct. 16, 2022. (SFJFF)
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S.F. Jewish Film Festival: ‘The Assembly’ sees the Holocaust through young musicians’ eyes

Janet Silver Ghent by Janet Silver Ghent July 19, 2024July 22, 2024
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Did Marvel’s ‘Captain America: Brave New World’ really change an Israeli superhero into a Russian?

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