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Is Nigella Lawson Jewish? The new ‘Great British Baking Show’ judge’s family history

As Nigella Lawson joins the “Great British Baking Show,” we look at the Jewish family history, food and traditions behind her cooking.

‘Fauda’ Season 5 review: Israeli thriller confronts October 7

The fifth season of Israeli thriller “Fauda” is gripping, emotionally exhausting and often deeply difficult to watch.

Who are the Jewish celebrities and pros on ‘Dancing with the Stars’ season 35?

Paralympian Ezra Frech, Israeli dancer Adele Zaikman and three returning Jewish pros are heading to the “Dancing with the Stars” ballroom.

Meet Adele Zaikman, the first Israeli pro on ‘Dancing With the Stars’

Born and raised in Israel, Adele Zaikman won “Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro” and will join the flagship show’s Season 35 professional cast.

‘Don’t Say Good Luck’ review: Sunny Sandler shines in heartfelt Netflix drama

In Netflix’s “Don’t Say Good Luck,” Sunny Sandler proves she can carry an emotional coming-of-age drama without leaning on her famous family.

‘Bloody Murray’ is a hilarious Israeli rom-com about love and friendship: review

Naomi Levov and Rotem Sela shine as two best friends navigating love and their 30s in the award-winning Israeli comedy “Bloody Murray.”

‘Pulp Fiction’ producer Lawrence Bender on bringing October 7 drama ‘Red Alert’ to life

More than 1,000 days after October 7, the creators of Paramount+’s “Red Alert” explain how they recreated the attacks with survivors’ help.

Is new ‘Love Island USA’ bombshell Gal Tshnieder Jewish?

Jewish contestants have been rare on Love Island. Gal Tshnieder’s arrival has fans wondering whether he could join that list.

‘Unconditional’ review: Liraz Chamami shines in Apple’s new Israeli mystery

A mother’s search for answers drives the suspense in “Unconditional,” a twist-filled Israeli drama now streaming on Apple TV+.

How Nazis hid the Holocaust: 5 shocking details From Tom Hanks’ WWII series

From Kristallnacht to Auschwitz, “World War II with Tom Hanks” explores how Nazi Germany carried out the Holocaust.

‘The Wedding Entertainer’ review: Shuli Rand and Elon Gold shine in a heartfelt Haredi comedy

Shuli Rand and Elon Gold lead “The Wedding Entertainer,” a heartfelt Israeli comedy about family, faith, and a father’s fight for redemption.

‘Fantasy Life’ review: A Jewish, neurotic character study that never fully lands

“Fantasy Life” has all the ingredients of a sharp Jewish character study: neurosis, shame, family overload, and emotional confusion. What it lacks is the structure to make those elements fully land.

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