All the Big Jewish Nominees at the 2026 Oscars
by Evelyn Frick (Hey Alma) – Last year’s Oscars made Jewish history when Mikey Madison and Adrien Brody became just the third pair of Jewish…
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Jewish world marks first day with no hostages in Gaza by shedding their symbols of support
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — After 843 days, Jews around the world put down their masking tape, yellow ribbons and pins: The last Israeli hostage…
On PBS’ ‘Finding Your Roots,’ Jewish actor Lizzy Caplan discovers her family’s unknown Holocaust story
by Jackie Hajdenberg (JTA) – Actor Lizzy Caplan always thought it was unusual she didn’t know of any relatives who were victims of the Holocaust….
Judd Apatow grew up idolizing Mel Brooks. Now he’s telling Brooks’ story in an HBO documentary.
by Stephen Silver (JTA) – When Judd Apatow was growing up on Long Island, there was no debate about who ruled the comedy world. “Nobody…
IDF official says 71,000 killed in Gaza war, matching Gaza Health Ministry estimate
by Grace Gilson (JTA) — A senior Israel Defense Forces official told Israeli media outlets on Thursday that the military estimates a death toll in…