Orthodox Jewish All Star, Saul Blinkoff, Disney Animator and Director
“Orthodox Judaism, Torah, I infuse it into my life and it provides a springboard for me to enhance my life, and [it puts] meaning in everything that I do.”
Orthodox Jewish All Star, Ilana Wernick, Emmy-Winning Producer
“When I was starting my career, people would say to me – ‘Oh, you can’t be a TV writer and be Orthodox.” Meet Emmy Award-winning writer and producer, Ilana Wernick, producer and co-producer of The King of Queens, Modern Family, and The Middle, who proved everyone wrong in the best way.
Allison Josephs on i24News: Is Media Biased Against Orthodox Jews?
In a thought-provoking discussion, Allison joins a panel on Jewish World Weekly with Caleb Ben-David on i24 Sky News to talk about representation in media for Orthodox Jews. Allison passionately shares her views on the necessity of showcasing positive depictions and highlights the double standard faced by Orthodox Jews compared to other minority groups. Engage […]
JITC Featured On National ABC Storyteller Spotlight
An amazing team at ABC and On The Red Carpet filmed a mini documentary on my life as an Orthodox Jewish woman, why I started Jew in the City, the JITC Hollywood Bureau, and why Jewish representation matters. They captured my life, my joy, my relationship to my Jewish identity so authentically because they let […]
The Real Life Akiva Shtisel In Williamsburg’s Shtetl Art Gallery
Join us for an inspiring interview with Zalmen Glauber, the real-life Akiva Shtisel of Williamsburg’s Shtetl Art Gallery. Born and raised in the Hasidic community of Brooklyn, Glauber’s journey from Satmar upbringing to acclaimed artist is a captivating tale. Discover how he defied stereotypes, pursued his artistic passion, and found support within his community and […]
Walmart Schedules Important B2B Event On Passover Eve
Wherever you fall on the religious spectrum, the day of the Passover seder is busy. You’re either frantically working to make sure your seder is all good to go, hurrying to finish work so you can get where you’re going on time or traveling trying to make it to a new destination. When hosting, there […]
