Opinion Amy Schumer is more Jewish than her new show is willing to admit You cannot have a seder without the four children. If you are Jewish, and even minimally Passover literate, you know those kids. They have a starring role… By Rabbi Jeffrey K. Salkin, RNS Apr 12, 2022
TV Bay Area-raised actors join Henry Winkler in Israeli comedy ‘Chanshi’ The cast of the forthcoming Israeli TV series “Chanshi,” which is currently in production, features two actors with Bay Area roots and diplomas from local… By Alix Wall Apr 11, 2022
Film Sonoma Israeli Film Festival spotlights healing power of art One of the enduring human mysteries is where art comes from. There are as many answers as there are artists, which helps explain the fascination with… By Michael Fox Apr 8, 2022
Film Mayim Bialik assembles a very Jewish cast in her directorial debut Mayim Bialik has become arguably the most visible Jewish face on TV, thanks to her gig hosting “Jeopardy!” and her presence on ever-present “The Big Bang… By Andrew Lapin, JTA Apr 8, 2022
TV ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ undercuts its own feminist and Jewish identity “Do what I say and not what I do,” seems to be the catchphrase for the newest season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.” The fourth season sees comedy prodigy… By Mira Fox, Forward Mar 29, 2022
Small Bites 'The Automat' documentary opens; Celebrating Italian Jewish food; etc. Food coverage is supported by a generous donation from Susan and Moses Libitzky. “The Automat,” a documentary about the Horn & Hardart restaurant… By Alix Wall Mar 29, 2022
Film Oscars 2022: the most memorable Jewish moments The Oscars went on as usual Sunday night — although you wouldn’t know it from the morning-after conversation. A violent altercation between celebrities… By Andrew Lapin, JTA Mar 28, 2022
Film 'The Big Scary 'S' Word': Oakland filmmaker delves into socialism Five years ago, Oakland filmmaker Yael Bridge set out to make a film about socialism in 21st century America. At the time, she had no idea that Bernie… By Laura Paull Mar 25, 2022
Film Provocative film 'Ahed's Knee' picks fight with Israeli culture ministry Before the hero of “Ahed’s Knee,” an Israeli filmmaker known only as “Y,” can screen one of his movies in a public library in an Arava desert town, he is… By Andrew Lapin, JTA Mar 22, 2022