Critics accuse Gal Gadot of cultural appropriation for accepting Cleopatra role
by Mary Oster (JTA) — A social media storm has erupted after the announcement that Israeli actress Gal Gadot will portray the Egyptian Queen Cleopatra…
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‘Tehran’ is a groundbreaking Israeli spy show about immigrant identity
by Lior Zaltzman (JTA) — It all started in 2014, with an e-mail that arrived in Dana Eden’s inbox with the subject line: “Tehran.” “I…
JNF Negev Gala in Edmonton raises the bar for creative virtual celebrations
By Deborah Shatz (AJNews) – The 2020 Edmonton JNF Negev Gala was a thoroughly entertaining virtual event that paid tribute to two exceptional honourees –…
These 2 new streaming services are filled with Israeli and Jewish movies and shows
by Lior Zaltzman (This post originally appeared in Kveller via JTA) — So much of my job includes curating and telling you about excellent Jewish…
Who is Policing the Police in Calgary? New documentary examines abuse of power
By Jake Cardinal (AJNews) – Above the Law, a new documentary film by Marc Serpa Francoeur and Robinder Uppal about police brutality in Calgary, Alberta,…