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Spielberg Says Antisemitism Is “No Longer Lurking, But Standing Proud” Like 1930s Germany

Aaron Bandler — Sun, 05 Mar 2023 03:42:45 +0000

Colbert asked Spielberg if he was surprised at the rise of “public antisemitism” today; he replied it was “very, very surprising.”

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Young Actress Juju Brener on Her “Hocus Pocus 2” Role

Ayala Or-El — Wed, 09 Nov 2022 23:12:01 +0000

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Behind the Scenes of “Jeopardy!” with Mayim Bialik

Kylie Ora Lobell — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:30:55 +0000

I’ve been watching “Jeopardy!” my entire life.

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Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister Idan Roll Goes to Hollywood

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 23:16:53 +0000

Titled the Scripted Israel Conference, the gathering was a four-day meeting of Israel’s top film and television creators with Hollywood streaming executives and studio heads.

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Leslie Schapira: An Israel Advocate Climbing the Ranks in Hollywood

Kylie Ora Lobell — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 07:38:11 +0000

Growing up in Los Angeles, Leslie Schapira was in close proximity to Hollywood.

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“What She Said” Film Explores the Experience of a Rape Survivor

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 06:06:38 +0000

Actress Jenny Lester stars as Sam, a rape victim whose siblings and friends all seem to have an opinion on how she should proceed, when she suddenly reveals that she wants to drop all of the criminal charges against her rapist.

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Documentary Explores Jewish Family’s History at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 10:33:48 +0000

In her new documentary, “UnRaveling.” Stacey Ravel Abarbanel digs deep into the history behind her grandfather Sam Ravel, a Jewish shopkeeper in the border town of Columbus, New Mexico in 1916.

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Writer, director & producer Brian Volk-Weiss on the new series “The Center Seat: 55 Years Of Star Trek,” “The Movies That Made Us” & more

Darren Paltrowitz — Sun, 07 Nov 2021 23:05:46 +0000

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New Academy Museum Showcases the Best in Film Over the Past Century

Brian Fishbach — Thu, 04 Nov 2021 18:53:49 +0000

The renovated 82-year-old Saban building that houses the Academy Museum stands at the northeast corner of Fairfax and Wilshire, just across the street from the Petersen Automotive Museum.

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Bobby Slayton On His New Book “A Small Book Of Jewish Comedians,” Career Highlights, Las Vegas & More

Darren Paltrowitz — Fri, 29 Oct 2021 06:35:58 +0000

“A Small Book Of Jewish Comedians” shines a light on many of those who have dominated the comedy scene and brought joy to so many throughout their lives.

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