Disney’s ‘Elena of Avalor’ Hanukkah episode is a win for representation
by Sarah Aroeste (This article originally appeared on Kveller.) When Disney first announced that it would be airing a Hanukkah episode of its popular series…
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Golden Globes 2020: The Jewish nominees
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — The 2019 Golden Globe nominees were announced Monday morning, and the film “Marriage Story,” written and directed by Noah Baumbach,…
Are the Jewish mobsters referenced in ‘The Irishman’ real?
by Emily Burack Very minor spoilers ahead for “The Irishman” — but nothing big, we promise. (JTA) — “The Irishman,” Martin Scorsese’s latest organized crime…
Tiffany Haddish opens up about her Jewish identity and upcoming bat mitzvah
by Emily Burack (JTA) — Comedian Tiffany Haddish went in depth about her Jewish identity and her upcoming bat mitzvah in an interview with Alma….
Mayim Bialik shares her 10 mea culpas for Rosh Hashanah
by Mayim Bialik LOS ANGELES (JTA) — In the Reform synagogue I was raised in, they taught us a song around the Jewish New Year:…