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 […]
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 […]
In a time of rising antisemitism and increasing workplace hostility toward Jews, a quiet but powerful milestone was achieved inside one of the world’s most recognizable tech companies. Earlier this month, Adobe officially recognized a Jewish Employee Resource Group (ERG)—a decision that’s being hailed as a breakthrough for Jewish representation in the workplace. ERGs, or […]
It was the fall of 2023, and the Yeshiva University men’s basketball team was riding high. They were on a 50-game winning streak and were gearing up to try for the conference title at the NCAA Division III tournament. They had talented players on their team, including six Israelis. Then, once October 7th happened, the […]
“‘Screams Before Silence’ gives everyone the opportunity to bear witness to the October 7th attacks. This is a film that I so deeply wish never had to be made, but we knew we had to bring these testimonies to the world to make sure no one ever forgets what happened on that tragic day, and […]
