More and more often these days, we are seeing that even if a show or film is not perfect from a Jewish representation perceptive, there is a lot to celebrate. That’s exactly how I would describe Netflix’s new cartoon dramedy by Raphael Bob-Waksberg, Long Story Short. Let’s start with the good. Spoiler alerts ahead. Jewish […]
At the 2nd Annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, UTA agent Jacob Fenton presented the Keter Shem Tov Award to the creators and producers of “The Patient” for their authentic religious details and joyful Jewish storytelling. “According to a soon-to-be-released study in partnership with JITC and the Norman Lear […]
At the 2nd annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, showrunner, TV writer and executive producer Jeff Astrof was honored as an Orthodox Jewish All Star for his outstanding contributions to the entertainment industry. During his acceptance speech, Jeff—best known for his work on Friends and as the co-creator of […]
At the 2nd annual Jewish Media Awards, held at Lincoln Center on November 12, 2024, actress and proud Sephardic Jew Emmanuelle Chriqui introduced Israeli TV series “Fauda” as the recipient of the prestigious Keter Shem Tov Award. Doron Ben-David, who plays the beloved character Steve, accepted the award on behalf of the show. “I am […]
On Passover, Jews around the world lean into storytelling as a way to transmit our national identity and pride in our distinct history, religion, culture, and traditions. As a people, we deeply understand the power of stories to shape us. In recent weeks, we’ve seen some great, positive portrayals of Jews and Judaism on screen. […]
Passover appears in several TV shows and movies, from comedies to dramas and everything in between. By watching this media, kids and adults alike can learn about the holiday and get into the spirit before the seder. However, the depiction of Passover is not always accurate. Sometimes, when adding a dramatic or comedic spin, TV […]
