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Israeli actress Dana Ivgy as Rona, who leads a film workshop for Jewish and Arab women in "Cinema Sabaya."
Posted inCulture

WinterFest presents films on Joyce Carol Oates, “Fiddler on the Roof,” the Tree of Life attack and more

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten February 24, 2022February 24, 2022
Rachel Wolfson in an uncomfortable scene with, from left, Chris Pontius, Eric Andre, and Eric Manaka — and a scorpion — in "Jackass: Forever." (Photo/JTA-Paramount Pictures)
Posted inTV & Film

‘Jackass: Forever’ star Rachel Wolfson on being the first Jew and woman on the stunt comedy team

by Stephen Silver and JTA February 24, 2022February 22, 2022
From "The Tinder Swindler" (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inUncategorized

Like a young Trump in training, the Tinder Swindler is manipulating the media for political gain

by Aviya Kushner and Forward February 23, 2022February 24, 2022
Rachel Brosnahan in the fourth season of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" (Photo/Amazon)
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Mrs. Maisel and her marvelous alternate reality

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz February 22, 2022March 1, 2022
Mazel tov to our colleague, Esther D. Kustanowitz!
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J. TV columnist Esther D. Kustanowitz wins national arts journalism award from LA Press Club

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J. The Jewish News of Northern California Staff Headshots. by David A.M. Wilensky February 18, 2022January 17, 2023
A scene from "Shababnikim," also known as "The New Black." (Photo/Courtesy ChaiFlicks)
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Like ‘Unorthodox’ and ‘Shtisel’? ‘Shababnikim’ offers a fresh, funny new view of Orthodox life.

Karen H. Skinazi by Karen H. Skinazi and JTA February 18, 2022February 24, 2022
Ivan Reitman attends the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" world premiere, Nov. 15, 2021 in New York City. (Photo/JTA-Theo Wargo-Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
Posted inCelebrity Jews

The Jews go to the Oscars; The Jews go to the Super Bowl; Ivan Reitman dies

Maya Mirsky
(Aaron Levy-Wolins/J. Staff) by Maya Mirsky February 16, 2022February 16, 2022
Jay Rosenblatt is the director of the documentary short "When We Were Bullies," which has been nominated for an Academy Award.
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S.F. filmmaker’s documentary on bullying incident nominated for Oscar

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten February 15, 2022February 16, 2022
Alex Borstein (left) and Rachel Brosnahan in "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel."
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Are you ready for season four of ‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel?’

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward February 10, 2022February 10, 2022
From the documentary "Breaking Bread."
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In new documentary, Arabs and Jews find peace — in the kitchen

by Liza Schoenfein and Forward February 8, 2022

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