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Ayala Or-El
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Entertainment
Lawrence Bender and Eran Riklis Honored at Opening Night of the 37th Israeli Film Festival
Ayala Or-El
February 10, 2026
Nineteen visiting Israeli filmmakers and talent took to the stage in recognition of their films, which will be screened throughout the festival.
Mystery, Love Story, Historical Drama: Review of ‘The Anatomy of Exile’ by Zeeva Bukai
Jonathan Kirsch
February 8, 2026
In her debut book, Zeeva Bukai delves into the trauma of exile with elegance, passion, insight and sheer suspense.
Visions of Past and Future: A Review of “Zion Square”
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February 6, 2026
Maxim D. Shrayer’s new poetry collection “Zion Square” contains the pain and dreams of a Jew with his heart in Israel, roots in Europe, and branches in the Unites States.
‘Reading Lolita in Tehran’: Eran Riklis Brings a Story of Courage and Resistance to the Israeli Film Festival
Ayala Or-El
February 2, 2026
Steven Spielberg and Other Jewish Notables at the 68th Grammy Awards
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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.
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