Netflix to stream 'Beauty Queen of Jerusalem'
The critically acclaimed multi-generational historical drama was filmed in Hebrew, English, Ladino and Arabic, bringing to life the story of the Ermosa family, cursed to marry and live without love.
Culture
New initiative aims to rescue music composed in Nazi concentration camps
Launched ahead of Holocaust Remembrance Day, Holocaust Music Lost & Found says the goal is to take music composed during the Holocaust and use it to produce educational programs and concerts.
Jewish a cappella group releases Billy Joel-inspired Passover mash-up
Six13 creates a mash-up of classic tunes from the Jewish musician for their new song, aptly titled "A Billy Joel Passover."
Hollywood actor Liev Schreiber to star in Keshet, Disney's Holocaust series
"A Small Light" is based on the story of Miep Gies, the Dutch woman who sheltered Anne Frank and her family during World War II. British actors Joe Cole ("Peaky Blinders") and Bel Powley ("The Diary of a Teenage Girl") are also cast.
Security crisis might keep Israel out of Eurovision
The staff of the Foreign Ministry refuses to handle the security arrangements for the Israeli delegation as part of their strike against working conditions. Singer Michael Ben-David expressses hope the matter would be resolved.
Gal Gadot's mother takes aim at daughter's haters online
Many online commenters have criticized the Israeli actress, who lives in Los Angeles, for not using her immense online platform to address the security situation in her homeland.
Brooklyn Beckham, Nicola Peltz marry in Jewish ceremony
Mazal tov! Son of soccer legend David Beckham and daughter of billionaire marry under chuppah at bride's family's estate in Palm Beach.
'Vampire Diaries' actor supports Israel amid terrorism wave
Nathaniel Buzolic shares video of makeshift memorial to victims of Tel Aviv attack with his 2.8 million followers, says, 'The world talks about racism, terrorism, and peace, but not when it concerns the Jews.'
Modern Orthodox teen makes top 24 in 'American Idol'
"I don’t know where this kid gets it," said the father of 17-year-old Danielle Finn, before postulating that it may come from his own father, who was a cantor.
Israeli TV drama wins 2 top Cannes awards
Kan's socially and politically charged six-part show "The Lesson" wins best series in Canneseries Long Form Competition; star Maya Landsman snags best actress award.