Grab your caramel popcorn. We’ve got something to celebrate! Reality television doesn’t have a great track record when it comes to representing its cast members positively or fairly as increased drama equals increased eyeballs. The risks only multiply when the subjects are Orthodox Jews, a group often vilified in the media. But Aaron Zutler, co-founder […]
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 […]
After a star-studded and incredibly inspirational 2nd JITC Jewish Media Awards this past November in Lincoln Center with studio and agency reps in attendance, we are thrilled to start planing the next one. JITC’s 3rd Jewish Media Awards will yet again be: The Greatest Night In Jewish Representation. When we launched JITC (Jewish Institute for […]
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 […]
“Do you love me?” Thus sings Tevye to his wife of 25 years in the classic movie “Fiddler on the Roof.” Her response? “For twenty-five years I’ve washed your clothes, cooked your meals, cleaned your house, given you children, milked your cow…” This does not sound like romance at its best. Orthodox Jews tend not […]
Dear Jew in the City, I just saw that there was a blood moon recently, and was wondering: is there any Jewish meaning to a blood moon? Sincerely, Jonathan Dear Jonathan, Thanks for one of the more interesting questions. Before answering, I think we should first make sure that everyone knows what a “blood […]
