A new Guardian interview with comedian Max Olesker, who underwent adult circumcision as part of his conversion to Orthodox Judaism, has brought renewed attention to the debate surrounding circumcision. Olesker has even turned his experience into a one-man show, Making the Cut. But Olesker isn’t the only one whose experience with circumcision has made headlines. […]
At just 17 years old, Orthodox Jewish virtuoso violinist Nesya Fertel has already built an impressive musical résumé. A student at Los Angeles’s prestigious Colburn School, where she studies under renowned violin instructor Robert Lipsett, Nesya has performed internationally as a soloist and earned recognition in major competitions. But as she began pursuing a professional […]
Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces are coming together to celebrate authentic Jewish representation in entertainment! JITC is thrilled to announce the celebrity presenters for its 3rd Jewish Media Awards, taking place Thursday, November 5, at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City. The evening will recognize actors, producers, filmmakers, and television […]
When Chef Raz Shabtai’s North Miami restaurant, Mutra, became the world’s first kosher restaurant to earn a Michelin star earlier this year, it marked a historic moment for kosher fine dining—and challenged long-held assumptions about what kosher cuisine can be. For Shabtai, who grew up in Jerusalem surrounded by his beloved grandmother’s cooking and hospitality, […]
John Pizzi emerged as one of the hottest rising stars in the entertainment industry and has appeared on America’s Got Talent as well as comedy clubs all over the U.S. where he opens for celebrities like Joy Behar and Weird Al. Besides being a sought-after ventriloquist and magician, John is a good friend to the […]
Mental Illness affects around 1/4 of the population, and so many more when you consider the impact on families. While there is always room for improvement, particularly where stigma is concerned, Orthodox Jews have come a long way in terms of acceptance and care for those who suffer from Depression, Anxiety, OC(P)D, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality […]
