by staff | Aug 31, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment
(JTA) — The Anti-Defamation League agrees with Leonard Bernstein’s family: Bradley Cooper’s prosthetic nose in the upcoming “Maestro” biopic is not an antisemitic portrayal of the celebrated Jewish conductor. “Throughout history, Jews were often portrayed in...
by staff | Aug 24, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment
(JNS) — In lush black and white, a man and woman sit back-to-back in a park, playing a guessing game together, dreaming that they can communicate telepathically if they just try hard enough. The scene cuts to a party, where they kiss passionately. Then the trailer of...
by staff | Aug 3, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment
(JTA) — At first glance, the new movie “Bawaal” has all the hallmarks of a typical Bollywood romantic melodrama: A self-centered protagonist learns how to be an adult and respect his partner, with the help of corny jokes and some song-and-dance numbers. But the movie,...
by staff | Jun 22, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment
(JTA) — The White House recently released a detailed strategy for combating antisemitism, complete with more than 100 action items. One thing not on the list? Comedy. That’s where Jewish celebrities such as Howie Mandel, Rachel Bloom and Michael Rapaport came...
by staff | Apr 20, 2023 | Arts & Entertainment
The Israeli piano duo Sivan Silver and Gil Garburg will close out Matinée Musicale Cincinnati’s 109th Recital Series on Sunday, May 7 at 3 p.m. at Anderson Hills United Methodist Church, 7515 Forest Road, Cincinnati, 45255. This dynamic couple has performed for over...
