10 Memes on What It’s Like Growing Up Jewish

A Disgraceful Acceptance Speech at the Oscars

Jonathan Glazer, the Jewish director of The Zone of Interest, equated Israel with Hamas and turned his back on his people.

Bob Dylan & Israel, The Neighborhood Bully

It may not be his best song, but Dylan’s 1983 song about Israel is surprisingly resonant today.

Bob Marley’s Songs of Freedom

The music legend wrote some of the most unabashedly religious and spiritual lyrics the rock world ever heard.

10 Jewish Sports Icons

Some of the best-known trail-blazing Jewish athletes who left their imprint on the athletic arena and in our Jewish hearts.

11 Quintessential Jewish Jokes

Some old and some new, and all have an underlying point.

15 Trustworthy Holocaust Books to Read This Year

With antisemitism increasing around the world, it’s more important than ever to learn about the Holocaust and understand how it unfolded.

Meet Annie Korzen, 85-Year-Old Hilariously Outspoken TikTok Star

Being Jewish colors everything this brash, brazen and blunt humorist does.

Why Are So Many Christmas Songs Written by Jews?

From White Christmas to Rudolf the Red Nosed Reindeer, Jews created much of the soundtrack of the holiday.

The Wonderful Life of “It's a Wonderful Life”

The transformative power of second chances.

Fioretta: Our Family’s 500-Year Journey

Randy Schoenberg and his 18-year-old son travel through Vienna, Austria, Italy and Prague to reclaim their family’s history, soaked with Jewish pain and joy.

Norman Lear Made America Confront Antisemitism and Racism

The prolific film and television producer changed television.

Music Is Letting Their Light Shine

The Friendship Circle Band spreads light in the darkness.

Celebrities Supporting Israel During the War

From Mayim Bialik to Gal Gadot and Madonna, these celebrities have voiced their support for Israel.

How an Israel Army Radio Station Made Radiohead International Superstars

An Israeli DJ and his Israeli listeners helped catapult Radiohead from obscurity to stardom.

Jewish References in Popular Songs

Can you find the connection to Judaism in these popular songs?

Who Is the Jewish Rapper BLP Kosher?

BLP Kosher, aka Benjamin Landy Pavlon, is breaking music barriers and spreading his Jewish pride.

 

Pixar's Toy Story and the Secret of Rosh Hashanah

The structure of Pixar's films captures the spiritual essence of the blasts of the shofar.

Gianmarco Soresi: This Jewish-Italian Comedian Is Making Waves in Standup

Throughout Soresi’s impressive career, he’s embraced his Jewish identity onstage and off.

You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah: Interview with the Director

Sammi Cohen loved being part of a positive, coming of age film that gives viewers insight into what it means to be Jewish.

The Misguided Outrage About Bradley Cooper’s Jewish Nose

A prosthetic big nose in a biographical film is not a big deal.

Everything Jewish in Blur's Song “The Rabbi”

Why is Damon Albarn, front man of the acclaimed British band, with his Quaker roots, singing about a rabbi?

The Wit and Humor of Jewish Comedians

22 select jokes from a wide range of Jewish comedians.

The Jewish Comedian who Nailed Jordan Peterson

Ami Kozak is entertaining the world, one joke at a time.

Barbie’s Blessing: How Shabbat Inspired the Hit Film

Greta Gerwig wanted her film to make people feel like she did at Shabbat dinner. She wanted them to feel blessed.

Is the World Finally Ready for Authentic Jewish Entertainment?

We’re in the midst of an unprecedented wave of popular Jewish fiction, and I’m blessed to be part of it.

The Hidden Jewishness of Indiana Jones

The Ark of the Covenant isn’t the only Jewish reference in “Raiders of the Lost Ark”.

Why Fiddler on the Roof Is a Huge Hit in Japan

The Japanese people, known for their respect for heritage, saw a kindred spirit in Tevye as he grappled with the inevitable clash between the old ways and the allure of progress.

An Open Letter to NBA Superstar Nikola Jokic

Thanks for all the inspiration, Nikola.

What’s Really Jewish (And Not So Jewish) about The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel

Like Midge, I am a Jewish woman with creative ambition and a sense of humor. I share her deep desire for more.

Co-Producer of Broadway Hit Parade on Antisemitism and Being a Mensch

Robin Gorman Newman, a three-time Tony-nominated producer, is creating art that makes a difference.

Jewish Women in Film and Fiction: Is That Me They’re Talking About?

We are bombarded with caricatures and stereotypes of Jewish women. It’s time for a makeover.

Inside Scoop on Shaya’s Jewish Matchmaking Experience and His Recent Engagement

An exclusive Aish.com interview reveals 10 things no one knows about Shaya’s story.

Hunting the Ghosts of Beirut

The true story behind tracking down Imad Mughniyeh, one of the world’s most wanted terrorists.

The Pivotal Messages from "Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret"

The book nailed what it was like to be awkward and self-conscious, with an intense curiosity about all things related to bodies and sexuality.

Behind the Scenes of Netflix’s “Jewish Matchmaking”

A wide-ranging interview with star matchmaker and Aish.com columnist Aleeza Ben Shalom

26 Great Yiddish Words, Expressions, Phrases & Sayings

On business, family, being a mensch and classic curses too.

New Yiddish Holocaust Album is a Smash Hit

The album tells the real-life stories of Holocaust victims and is an unlikely global hit.

Agatha Christie’s Antisemitism

Would we be better served by leaving some anti-Jewish books alone?

Making History with Mel Brooks

The comic genius left his imprint on generations of comedians. At 96, he can be forgiven for failing to meet his standard with History of the World, Part 2.

Why Jamie Lee Curtis is a Class Act

She was one of the first to speak out against Kanye West. Now the Academy-Award winning actress gave a knockout acceptance speech.

What Fiddler on the Roof Gets Right – and Wrong

With the passing of Chaim Topol, we remember the film that catapulted him to fame.

The Many Lives of Rube Goldberg

Creativity of late cartoonist inspires a new generation.

Knock at the Cabin: The Jewish Answer

What is Judaism’s response to one of the oldest philosophical problems?

You People’s Outrageous Antisemitism

Netflix’s #1 movie is full of insidious anti-Jewish tropes.

Burt Bacharach’s Music Magic

The Jewish composer wrote dozens of hits from the 1960s through the 2000s.

Spotlight on Jewish Chaplaincy at Sundance Film Festival

A Still Small Voice follows Jewish Chaplain Mati Esther Engel’s yearlong residency providing spiritual care during the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Israeli Singer who Made Rolling Stone’s Greatest 200 Singers

Honored by Rolling Stone years after her death, Ofra Haza blended pop and traditional Yemini music.

Brendan Fraser’s Comeback

And the Jewish director who believed in him.

RRR: Why This Indian Film’s Success Is Good for the Jews

AN unexpected crossover hit gives hope for a more understanding and open world.

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