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When Marty Funkhouser (right, played by Bob Einstein) tells Larry David he can’t compete in the big golf tournament because it’s on Shabbat, David says, “You’re Koufaxing us?” (Photo/Courtesy of HBO)
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The oral history of ‘Palestinian Chicken,’ Larry David’s favorite episode of ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

Louis Keene by Louis Keene February 2, 2024February 2, 2024
The animated series "God's Gang" features the characters (from left) Chriscross, Taekwonhindu, Ninjew and Sumuslim.
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Who is behind ‘God’s Gang,’ a new multifaith animated show that plays with Jewish and other stereotypes?

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten January 29, 2024February 1, 2024
Jon Stewart is returning to his old perch on "The Daily Show" — but only part-time. (Photo/Comedy Central)
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Jon Stewart is coming back to ‘The Daily Show.’ Will his old audience follow?

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar January 25, 2024
Cillian Murphy plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in Christopher Nolan's film "Oppenheimer." (Photo/JTA-Universal Pictures)
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‘Barbenheimer,’ ‘Maestro’ and ‘The Zone of Interest’ lead large crop of Jewish-inspired Oscar nominations

by Andrew Lapin January 23, 2024
Jon Bernthal and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor in a scene from "Origin." (Photo/JTA-Array Filmworks-Neon)
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‘Origin’ story: How Ava DuVernay’s new movie connects the Holocaust, slavery and caste

by Andrew Lapin January 22, 2024
Harvey Keitel as Lali Sokolov in "The Tattooist of Auschwitz." (Photo/JTA-Martin Mlaka-Sky UK)
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Harvey Keitel, Jonah Hauer-King star in ‘The Tattooist of Auschwitz,’ a Holocaust love story coming to Peacock

Shira Li Bartov by Shira Li Bartov January 18, 2024January 18, 2024
Colman Domingo stars as Bayard Rustin, architect of the 1963 March on Washington, in the new film "Rustin." (Photo/Netflix)
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Civil rights icon Bayard Rustin, subject of Netflix biopic, was ally to Jews and Israel

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten January 14, 2024January 29, 2024
Natasha Lyonne is nominated for the for best lead actress in a comedy series for her role in "Poker Face," a road trip murder mystery on Peacock. (Photo/NBC Universal)
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‘Mrs. Maisel,’ ‘Fleishman,’ Natasha Lyonne among Jewish nominees at strike-delayed Emmys

by Andrew Lapin January 12, 2024January 12, 2024
(From left) Writers and directors Jerry Zucker, Jim Abrahams and David Zucker attend the 30th Anniversary screening of "Airplane!" at the Walter Reade Theater on Aug. 9, 2010 in New York City. (Photo/JTA-Neilson Barnard-Getty Images)
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The Jewish team behind the classic comedy ‘Airplane!’ explains how it got off the ground

by Lenny Picker January 11, 2024January 11, 2024
In "Stay With Us," French Jewish comedian Gad Elmaleh takes on his real-life interest in Catholicism — and what his parents make of it.
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In a conversion comedy, France’s Jerry Seinfeld flirts with Catholicism

PJ Grisar by PJ Grisar January 10, 2024

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