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The latest celebrity and media news from a Jewish perspective, plus the latest from Israel.

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.

10 Israeli horror films to add to your watch list

Israel’s lesser-known horror genre ranges from Chuck Norris battling supernatural forces in Jerusalem to golem-summoning mystics in Lithuania. Get ready for some scares.

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.

New Israeli hit ‘Bad Boy’ comes to Netflix

The eight-episode TV drama details the story of a comedian haunted by his troubled youth spent in prison for juvenile offenders.

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!

The best Passover TV shows and movies you can’t miss

There’s so much more to watch than “The Prince of Egypt.”

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