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Entertainment
Israeli Producer Matti Leshem Teams Up with Martin Scorsese to Create “The Saints” on Fox Nation
Kylie Ora Lobell
November 26, 2024
The Journal spoke with Leshem about why he decided to make a series about Catholic saints, working with the legendary Scorsese and creating content about antisemitism in a post-Oct. 7 world.
‘The Abandonment of the Jews’ at 40: A Book That Saved Lives
Rafael Medoff
November 26, 2024
This month marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of David S. Wyman’s “The Abandonment of the Jews,” a book that changed the way we think about our nation’s history — and also saved lives.
“Saving Abigail” Recaps a Year of Advocating for Hostages
Brian Fishbach
November 21, 2024
Liz Hirsh Naftali’s book chronicles her journey as both a grieving family member, and becoming a model for turning perilous emotions about the Israel-Hamas war into productive action.
Comedy Fantasy Camp, with Teacher Jay Leno, Returns This January
Kylie Ora Lobell
November 20, 2024
For four days, 50-60 campers will learn how to write a standup comedy set, and the camp will culminate with a performance at The Hollywood Improv.
Stand Up! Records Releases Tom Lehrer Vinyl Just in Time for Hanukkah
Kylie Ora Lobell
November 20, 2024
In the 1950s and ‘60s, Tom Lehrer, a Jewish musician, satirist and mathematician, rose to prominence with hits like “The Elements,” “Poisoning Pigeons in the Park,” “The Hunting Song” and “The Irish Ballad.”
Tom Nesher’s Poignant Debut “Come Closer” Premieres at Israeli Film Festival
Ayala Or-El
November 20, 2024
The Israeli Film Festival (IFF) made its long-awaited return to Los Angeles after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, kicking off its 36th edition with a gala at the Saban Theater.
And There Was Light
Karen Lehrman Bloch
November 20, 2024
The Second Jewish Media Awards were held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall in New York City last week.
Against All Odds: ‘Eight People We Met on the Way Home’ Offers Concise Look at Founders of Modern Zionism
Judy Gruen
November 20, 2024
As Rabbi Berel Wein writes in his new book, “Eight People We Met on the Way Home,” “against all odds and against all opinions of pundits from every section of Jewish society,” Jews began to reclaim and resettle the land.
Israeli Eurovision Star Eden Golan Performs at Milken East Campus
Ryan Torok
November 14, 2024
The onstage discussion was wide-ranging and underscored why Golan has endeared herself to the pro-Israel Jewish community while being appreciated by music lovers worldwide.
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