entertainment

Netflix docudrama retelling the story of Exodus is one of Netflix's top shows

The Netflix series mixes dramatized scenes and traditional footage of experts and, in cases where Bible stories match or reflect the record, historical evidence.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
03/04/2024
Nazi Germany

Hulu’s ‘We Were the Lucky Ones’ uncovers a Jewish family’s buried past under the Nazis

“We Were the Lucky Ones” is distinguished from these and other Holocaust dramas by its wide lens.

By SHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA
27/03/2024

Gay Canadian comedian's viral video exposes Hamas in new light

Spaulding has recently acquired tens of thousands of new followers on Instagram and TikTok who were drawn to his advocacy for Israel.

Amos Gitai's new film 'Shikun' reflects current situation in Israel

Shikun (Hebrew for housing project), which was received enthusiastically by the Berlin audience, is Gitai’s 67th film

Longtime Jewish wrestling promoter Paul Heyman to be inducted into WWE Hall of Fame

For Heyman, 58, the self-described “schmuck son of two extraordinary human beings,” it’s an honor that’s been a long time coming.

By ELLIOT OLSHANSKY/JTA
07/03/2024

Gal's gals: Gal Gadot gives birth to fourth daughter

 The latest Gadot girl is named Ori, which in Hebrew means, “my light."

Jerusalem and TLV cinematheques celebrate International Women’s Month

The Jerusalem Cinematheque calls its festival LiaFEST, in honor of Lia van Leer, the founder of that cinematheque, the Haifa Cinematheque and the film festivals in Jerusalem and Haifa.

An Austrian-based Israeli pianist brings a taste of Viennese gaiety

Lior Kretzer will be joined on the venture by a couple of young local vocalists, Mika Cohen and Ezekiel Assia, who are currently progressing through the academic stages of their artistic continuum.

06/03/2024

Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles movies

Mendes, a self proclaimed fan, has been given full rights to the band’s life stories, as well as music rights.

27/02/2024

A rebel with a musical cause: Rami Fortis celebrates debut album’s 46 anniversary

In the 1970s, Fortis emerged as a revolutionary force, pioneering a new wave of rock music that would redefine the Israeli cultural identity.

27/02/2024
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