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Kevin Janssens as Noah in "Rough Diamonds." (Photo/Netflix-Nyk Dekeyser)
Posted inTV

Netflix’s ‘Rough Diamonds’ brings viewers into the drama of Antwerp’s Orthodox diamond district

Gabe Friedman by Gabe Friedman and JTA April 25, 2023

A new drama on Netflix centered on a haredi Orthodox family that runs a business in Antwerp’s famed diamond district hit the platform on Friday and is drawing comparisons to the hit Israeli […]

Shulem slurping soup in "Shtisel" is one of many Jewish TV food scenes you may encounter at upcoming Watch & Nosh events.
Posted inSmall Bites

‘Watch & Nosh’ events will pair TV clips with food and wine

Alix Wall by Alix Wall February 9, 2023
Praying before a meal in “Under the Banner of Heaven.” (Photo/Courtesy FX)
Posted inTV

Mormonism and Judaism are dominating television. Is that good for representation?

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward July 28, 2022
Michael Aloni and Hila Saada as the central couple in "The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem." (Photo/YES Studios)
Posted inTV

‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’: Can a new Israeli Netflix series succeed if it flunks history?

Mira Fox by Mira Fox and Forward May 12, 2022June 2, 2022
A scene from "Shababnikim," also known as "The New Black." (Photo/Courtesy ChaiFlicks)
Posted inUncategorized

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
Laizy Shapira, the creator of "Srugim," is having trouble finding funding for his next show. (Screenshot/JTA-YouTube)
Posted inTV & Film

The creator of Israeli hit TV series ‘Srugim’ is turning to fans to finance his next project

Ben Sales by Ben Sales and JTA August 11, 2021August 11, 2021
Julia Haart in the Netflix reality series "My Unorthodox Life." (Photo/Netflix)
Posted inTV & Film

‘My Unorthodox Life’: Hasidic TV trend gets reality treatment

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz July 8, 2021July 14, 2021
Guri Alfi plays Detective Rami Davidi in "Black Space," an Israeli series now streaming on Netflix.
Posted inTV & Film

‘Black Space’: Exploring teenage darkness in Netflix’s latest Israeli series

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz June 16, 2021June 16, 2021
Israeli actresses Alena Yiv (left) and Shira Haas play a mother and daughter in "Asia." (Photo/Courtesy Menemsha Films)
Posted inTV & Film

Shira Haas gives life to a deadly illness in the decorated Israeli film ‘Asia’

by Simi Horowitz and JTA June 9, 2021
Zohar (Naomi Levov), Ron (Niv Majar) and Amit (Ben Yosipovich) are neurodiverse young adults sharing an apartment in “On the Spectrum.” 
Posted inTV & Film

Israeli drama ‘On the Spectrum’ is a portrait of neurodiversity, even if the actors aren’t

Esther D. Kustanowitz by Esther D. Kustanowitz April 23, 2021April 26, 2021

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