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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
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
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
J. Smith-Cameron at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo/JTA-Gilbert Flores-Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images)
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Why some Golden Globes attendees wore yellow ribbon pins at the 2024 awards ceremony

Philissa Cramer by Philissa Cramer January 8, 2024
Yehuda Levi (right) as Momi in ”East Side.“ (Photo/Kan)
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Greek Orthodox Church plays central role in Israeli TV series

Mira Fox by Mira Fox January 3, 2024January 3, 2024
A pink-haired parody of a Berkeley progressive corrects her fellow "Three Wise Persons" on gender politics in a recent video from the Israeli sketch comedy series "Eretz Nehederet." (Screenshot/YouTube)
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Viral videos about Bay Area antisemitism blur the line between reality and satire

Andrew Esensten by Andrew Esensten December 29, 2023January 3, 2024
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20 Jewish celebrities who died in 2023

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman December 19, 2023
Larry David attends the "Curb Your Enthusiasm" Season 11 premiere at the Paramount Theatre in Los Angeles, Oct. 19, 2021. (Photo/JTA-Jeff Kravitz-FilmMagic for HBO)
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‘Curb Your Enthusiasm,’ TV’s Jewiest comedy, to end after upcoming 12th season

by Andrew Lapin December 15, 2023December 15, 2023

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