Orthodox Jewish All Star, Joyce Azria, Former Creative Director: BCBGeneration
“Every ailment I had had cure in Torah. I had tried everybody else’s path and now it was time to try mine.”
Meet All Star AJ Edelman: First Orthodox Jewish Male Olympian
Update 1/28/26: AJ Edelman, an American-Israeli athlete who represented Israel in men’s skeleton at the 2018 Winter Olympics, will lead Israel’s first-ever qualified bobsleigh team at the 2026 Milan–Cortina Games. The historic team includes Menachem Chen, Ward Fawarseh, and Omer Katz, with Uri Zisman heading to Italy as an alternate — marking a major milestone […]
Orthodox Jewish All Star, Dr. Jeremy England, “The Next Darwin”
Meet Orthodox Jewish All Star – Dr. Jeremy England – award-winning MIT physicist who many call “the next Darwin”!! “I don’t think there is any problem being a scientist while also having a commitment to Hakadosh Baruch Hu and Torah…those who see a strong tension there either need to have a subtler understanding of the […]
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.
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 […]
