9 must-watch TV shows about Passover
By Linda Buchwald (JTA) — Everyone has their own way of celebrating Passover, from silly seder customs (Ten Plagues finger puppets, anyone?) to enjoying the…
Film
Richard Gere on channeling his ‘inner schlub’ in ‘Norman’
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Richard Gere is sexy, suave, tough. He’s been the star of a constellation of films, from “American Gigolo” to “Pretty…
Billy Crystal on being Jewish, playing ball and more
By Cindy Sher (JUF News via JTA) — The inimitable Billy Crystal is back on the road. The six-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, director…
Oscars 2017: 7 unexpected Jewish facts
by Gabe Goldberg (JTA) — The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is happy to forget 2016, when it was widely eviscerated for nominating…
Try not to cry during this Oscar-nominated film about a Holocaust survivor and his violin
By Curt Schleier (JTA) — Filmmaker Kahane Cooperman hasn’t written an Oscars acceptance speech yet, but she likely will before the Academy Awards ceremony on Feb….