Jewish Comedy Is Having a Moment—and Bad Shabbos Proves It
Jewish comedy is experiencing a renaissance, with the film Bad Shabbos exemplifying this trend.
Iraq’s Jewish community saves a long-forgotten shrine
In Baghdad, efforts are underway to restore the centuries-old shrine of Rabbi Isaac Gaon, a revered figure in Jewish history.
Witkoff says US to issue new Gaza terms, has 'very good feelings' on reaching hostage deal
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff expressed optimism about reaching a temporary ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas.
Alan Yentob, British Jewish broadcaster and former BBC controller, dies at 78
Alan Yentob, a prominent British Jewish broadcaster and former BBC executive, has died at 78.
Marcel Ophuls, Oscar-winning film-maker of The Sorrow and the Pity, dies aged 97
Marcel Ophuls, the Oscar-winning French filmmaker renowned for his documentary "The Sorrow and the Pity," has died at 97. Born in Frankfurt in 1927, Ophuls fled Nazi Germany with his family, later settling in the U.S. before returning to France.
Award-Winning Comedy Writer Explores Jewish History in Funny New Book
Rob Kutner, a seasoned comedy writer known for his work on "The Daily Show" and "Conan," has authored a new book that humorously delves into Jewish history.
Jeff Ross Is More Than a Comic
Jeff Ross's one-man show, "Take a Banana for the Ride," reveals a deeper side of the comedian known as "America's Roastmaster."
Like Fast Food? Manchester Vending Machine Dispenses Kosher Chicken & Fries
In Manchester, UK, a new vending machine offers kosher-certified chicken and fries under Machzikei HaDas supervision. Located at Kosher Savers' car park in Lower Broughton, the 'SnackiFry' machine serves hot meals in under a minute.
7 queer Jewish books with a touch of magic, mysticism, and folklore
Electric Literature presents a curated list of seven queer Jewish books that intertwine magic, mysticism, and folklore.
A gala for Jewish Queer Youth celebrates untold, queer Jewish stories
At the 2025 JQY Gala in Lincoln Center, Tony-winning producer Rachel Sussman received the inaugural Queer Jewish Icon award.