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Steven Spielberg and Other Jewish Notables at the 68th Grammy Awards
Brian Fishbach
February 2, 2026
With the win, Spielberg becomes the 22nd person to attain an EGOT, or winning Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Awards.
Israeli Comic Guy Hochman’s Beverly Hills Show Cancellation Sparks Outcry, Antisemitism Debate
Ryan Torok
January 29, 2026
Hochman, a popular Israeli stand-up comic and social media personality known for satirical videos and on-the-street interviews, was set to perform at the Fine Arts Theatre in Beverly Hills on Jan. 27.
What Was Never Said: Beautiful Blu’s Holocaust-Inspired Album ‘One Final Day’
Ayala Or-El
January 27, 2026
The album takes listeners on a somber musical odyssey, blending haunting vocals with moments of electronic texture to reflect both historical horror and emotional disorientation.
After Being Canceled for Being a Zionist, Jewish Musician Mikey Pauker Makes a Comeback
Ayala Or-El
January 27, 2026
While antisemitic attacks against him intensified, so did demand for his work — particularly within Jewish communities.
Runner-Up on ‘Survivor,’ Now a Debut Author: Stephen Fishbach’s ‘Escape!‘
Ayala Or-El
January 22, 2026
The novel centers on Kent Duvall, a faded reality TV star, and a disgraced producer who are offered one last chance at redemption in a competition filmed on a remote island.
Catching Up with Meryl Ain, Author of the Humorous Book of Essays, ‘Remember to Eat’
Kylie Ora Lobell
January 22, 2026
“I hope that readers laugh, cry, ponder and discuss. I hope they see themselves and people they know in some of the situations and stories.“
The Braid’s ‘Do The Right Thing’ IS the Right Thing for Right Now
Debra L. Eckerling
January 15, 2026
A curated collection of true stories of Jewish ethics under pressure, “Do The Right Thing” premieres Jan. 20 in Santa Monica.
Danny A. Abeckaser Brings Oct. 7 to the Screen in ‘12 Hours in October’
Ayala Or-El
January 15, 2026
The film portrays the horrors of that day through the perspectives of several fictional characters as they face the terror and chaos of the first 12 hours of the attack.
Noah Wyle, Seth Rogen and Timothée Chalamet Win Golden Globes
Brian Fishbach
January 14, 2026
The 83rd Golden Globe Awards, held Jan. 11 at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, featured several Jewish winners and nominees across television, film and music.
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