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In ‘Tatami,’ an Iranian judoka faces her most dangerous opponent: an Israeli

In “Tatami,” an Iranian judoka is forced to choose between her Olympic dreams and her country’s ban on facing Israelis.

Kosha Dillz’s movie about the hostages was canceled — he’s not backing down

Marvel changed Sabra for the new Captain America movie — and that’s totally fine

Marvel did change Sabra, its Israeli superhero for “Captain America: Brave New World.” And that’s not a bad thing.

Netflix hit drama about a hot Jewish serial killer, ‘You,’ is over. Was the ending dead wrong?

Penn Badgley’s Joe Goldberg is hot, Jewish, and a serial killer. As “You” ends, praise the final twist, while others question the optics.

Nathan Fielder was censored for fighting antisemitism with humor. ‘The Rehearsal’ is his response.

Nathan Fielder uses “The Rehearsal” to explore what happens when Jewish humor confronts Paramount’s corporate discomfort with antisemitism.

Montana Tucker’s ‘The Children of October 7’ gives Israeli youth a voice in wake of Hamas terror

Their childhoods were shattered by terror. In “The Children of October 7,” Israeli kids share raw, unforgettable testimony of survival.

How a rabbi saved his synagogue that was held hostage for 11 hours: Inside the story of ‘Colleyville’

Held hostage for 11 hours, Rabbi Charlie Cytron-Walker made a split-second decision that saved lives. “Colleyville” captures the heart-pounding story.

What to watch on Yom HaShoah: New films and TV shows that illuminate the Holocaust’s harrowing legacy

No matter how you’re looking to honor Yom HaShoah, these recent Holocaust movies and TV series offer a vital act of remembrance.

Electric documentary ‘Tragic Awakening’ should raise alarm bells against antisemitism

In “Tragic Awakening,” an antisemite turned Zionist and a rabbi discuss why, generation after generation, antisemitism runs rampant.

Why I’m tired of Holocaust movies dominating Jewish representation

When most of the serious Jewish representation is about the Holocaust, it can unintentionally perpetuate a narrative that antisemitism is confined to the past, not the present.

From ‘Dune’ to ‘Superman’ — here are the best movies inspired by the Passover story

Some of our favorite films have been inspired by the Passover story. Here are the best movies for an post-Seder viewing party!

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