Michael Scott and You
by Elad NehoraiWhat we can learn from The Office’s Michael Scott.
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The Finkler Question
by Judy GruenThe Man Booker Prize winning novel raises important questions about Jewish self hatred and anti-Semitism.
The Green Hornet
by Mark PapersIf you think that the Green Hornet looks like a mindless action movie, you’d be unfairly judging a book by its cover. Or a movie by its poster.
The King’s Speech
by Shira AlbertsonThe film may be about royalty, but its message is for the everyman.
Maccabeats Rewrite Musical Expectations
by Jonathan MarkYU a cappella group atop Billboard charts, adored by media.
Doc Brown was Wrong
by Elad NehoraiAfter re-watching Back to the Future, I realized that we actually can change our future.
Ferris or Cameron?
by Elad NehoraiAfter watching John Hughes’ 1986 classic Ferris Beuller’s Day Off, I gained some new perspectives.
The Social Network
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThe genesis of Facebook has its source in the Book of Genesis.
Jews and American Songs
by Jay NeugeborenA review of A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs by David Lehman.
A Film Unfinished
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThe contemporary relevance of a discarded Nazi propaganda film.
Playcott
by Jewlarious.com StaffWhile some musicians are boycotting Israel, others like Jethro Tull aren’t. Maybe our “playcott” campaign is working after all?
Inception: In Your Dreams
by Simcha WeinsteinThe Kabbalah of Christopher Nolan’s new film Inception.
Music to Terrorists’ Ears
by Jewlarious.com StaffSome musicians are boycotting Israel in response to the flotilla. Our response: a Playcott.
Law and Order
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechMy brush with TV stardom taught me that there’s very little reality in television.
South Park, Serious Funny
by Simcha WeinsteinComedy Central muzzles free speech in fear of offending Islam.
Avatar and the Jews
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThe connections with Torah and Hebrew words are just too frequent and striking to be accidental.
Catcher in the Rye
by Rabbi Nachum BravermanJ.D. Salinger captured adolescence's anxiety, defiance and desperation for identity and love.
Up in the Air
by Shira AlbertsonJason Reitman’s new film got a bunch of well-deserved Golden Globe nominations, but it is also a little depressing.
Avatar
by Gideon SilverstoneSurprisingly, James Cameron’s new blockbuster taught me a lot about myself.
Bernie & The Godfather
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechTwo contemporary morality tales convey the same important message.
This Is It?
by Gideon SilverstoneMichael Jackson’s farewell movie is a hit, but it also provokes some difficult questions.
Inglourious Basterds
by Gideon SilverstoneQuentin Tarantino's new movie made me wonder what Jewish "vengeance" should look like.
SuperJews
by Marnie Winston-MacauleyHere they’ve come to save the day...Jews in the comic industry.
Julie and Julia
by Shira AlbertsonMeryl Streep's new film reminded me to chew my food a little longer, and enjoy it a little more.
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The Passion: A Historical Perspective
by Rabbi Ken SpiroMel Gibson's film fits comfortably within the history of Christian anti-Semitism.
Moving on UP
by Tzvi LebetkinThe film "Up" teaches a lesson about not being afraid of life's new challenges.
The Soloist
by Shira AlbertsonReporter Steve Lopez thought he found a story in Nathaniel Ayers. What he really found was a friend.
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The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
by Rabbi Benjamin BlechThis well-meaning book ends up distorting the Holocaust.
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Alexander and the Jews
by Rabbi Ken SpiroThe pivotal scene that you won't see in any movie sets the stage for the story of Chanukah.
London Horror: Eye for an Eye
The terrorist invoked the Torah’s principle “an eye for an eye” to justify his violence. He’s tragically misguided.
Heart Transplant
A young girl's struggles and triumphs unite a community with meaning, love and growth.
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As a Jew in State Prison
A harrowing tale of surviving anti-Semitism in prison, and the remarkable journey of self-discovery.
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Dating Maze #381: Letting Go of Love
Should I move to Israel to reclaim my love or am I chasing a dead end?
Dating Maze #380: Fiancée’s Troubled Past
My son’s fiancée has a mental health history that is making me very concerned.
Confessions of a Serial Hook-Up Artist
I was a master at creating false intimacy. Until I realized I was missing out on true love.
Chumash Themes #23: Transition of Leadership: Moses to Joshua
A Jewish leader must combine bold initiative, with a deep sense of humility.
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Shiva & Mourning
The Jewish stages of mourning raises one from the abyss of despair to the normalcy of daily life.
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Moshe, Miriam and Prophecy
Advanced-level midrashic and Kabbalistic illuminations on the weekly parsha.
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Aish.com's Tisha B'Av Reader
A 22-page thought-provoking compendium of insights and inspiration to enhance the day.
Aging Ungracefully
In the 1960’s they used to say “Don’t trust anyone over 30”; Now, they say “Don’t trust anyone who looks older than 30!”
Jerusalem: Eye of the Universe
A passionate music video that reveals some of the most stunning views of Jerusalem.
This is Israel: Resilience
Critically wounded by Hezbollah terrorists, Asael Lubotzky dramatically transforms from victim to healer.
