At the 2nd annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, “We Will Dance Again,” was honored with a Keter Shem Tov Award for its courageous and compassionate storytelling in the wake of tragedy. The documentary, distributed by Paramount (set to merge with Skydance this Thursday), centers on the October 7th […]
At the 2nd annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, Ari Sacher, one of the lead engineers behind Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system, was honored with an Orthodox Jewish All Star Award for his groundbreaking contributions to protecting millions of Israeli lives. Through his brilliance and dedication, Sacher has […]
When you think of Jewish actor Mark Feuerstein, you probably picture Dr. Hank Lawson—the charming concierge doctor at the heart of Royal Pains, USA Network’s hit series that ran for eight seasons. Or maybe you remember his scene-stealing turns in The West Wing, Prison Break, or the CBS sitcom 9JKL, which he also co-created and […]
We’ve all been there. You’re at a company barbecue when someone hands you a hot dog with a friendly nod. “Don’t worry,” they say. “It’s Hebrew National. That’s kosher, right?” To many Americans, “kosher hot dog” and “Hebrew National” are practically synonymous. For over a century, the brand has held a unique place in American […]
At the 2nd annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, Mitchell Silk, Hasidic Jew and former Assistant Secretary for International Markets at the U.S. Treasury, was honored with an Orthodox Jewish All Star Award for his groundbreaking public service career. As the highest-ranking Orthodox Jew in U.S. Treasury history, Silk […]
Antisemitism doesn’t always scream. Sometimes it can feel like a subtle chill down your neck — not quite cold enough to warrant a coat, but unmistakable enough to leave you with a shiver. That’s what it felt like walking through Switzerland last week as part of a visibly Orthodox family. We were on a summer […]
