In a twist of hashgacha pratis (divine providence) almost too perfect to script, a bestselling Israeli book and a new HBO anthology drama share the same name — One Day in October — yet were created entirely independently. Both tell the stories of October 7, and in particular, that of Ambulance 54. On that horrific […]
JITC (Jewish Institute for Television & Cinema) Hollywood Bureau, in partnership with the Jewish Filmmakers Network, hosted a standing-room-only panel in Los Angeles titled “How Hollywood Can Flip the Script Since October. 7.” Moderated by Marcus J. Freed, the evening featured Oscar-nominated producer Lawrence Bender (Red Alert), screenwriter Alison Peck (You’re So Not Invited to […]
When JITC released #LikeAJew, our goal was to flip the script on harmful Jewish stereotypes and show what it truly means to “act like a Jew.” The reaction online has been overwhelming. From pride to tears to renewed resolve, people around the world have been sharing how this video made them feel seen and inspired. […]
At JITC’s 2nd Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, Daniel Posner, Founder of Athletes for Israel, won the Lion of Israel award. In his acceptance speech, Posner said: “My mother was a Holocaust survivor. My father was active in the Civil Rights Movement. And I am proud to carry the […]
Jewish Institute for Television & Cinema (JITC), an advocate in Hollywood for authentic and nuanced portrayals of Jews, Judaism and Israel, today released Like A Jew, a new video that challenges harmful Jewish stereotypes and reframes what it truly means to “act like a Jew.” Inspired by Always’ groundbreaking Like a Girl campaign, the new short juxtaposes tired […]
At JITC’s 2nd Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, Shifra Kolsky, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer at Discover, was honored with an Orthodox Jewish All-Star Award for proudly living her observant Jewish identity while excelling in a leading profession. In her acceptance speech, Kolsky reflected: “I am acutely aware that […]
