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

The bat mitzvah movie starring Adam Sandler is a family affair you want to attend

“You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah” highlights that while the ceremony is a milestone, it doesn’t dictate one’s destiny.

‘A Small Light’ spotlights Miep Gies, the woman who hid Anne Frank

This eight-part series notably highlights the story of Miep Gies, a Catholic woman who made extraordinary sacrifices.

‘Less Than Kosher’: This new show is an authentic take on Jewish identity

Exploring the theme of Jewish identity amid the complexities of the modern world, this new comedy-musical series strikes a resonant chord.

Is Spider-Man Jewish? The answer for him and creator Stan Lee is complicated

Although Peter Parker’s religion has never been officially confirmed, several instances and statements from creators suggest he could be Jewish.

Fauda: The true story behind the chaos

The authenticity of “Fauda” is anchored in co-creator and lead actor Lior Raz’s personal experience.

‘Never Have I Ever’ actor Jaren Lewison breaks down his Judaism and the show’s final season

Lewison spoke with Unpacked about the final season of the hit Netflix show and why he’s proud to play a Jewish character on screen.

Brett Goldstein: The Jewish, Emmy award-winning actor

“My dad and me, all we talk about is football. I do realize, for whatever our issues are and whatever repressions there may be, talking about football is how we communicate.”

Is Jewish matchmaking the future of dating?

With the success of Jewish and Indian matchmaking on Netflix, it raises the question: is this timeless tradition the future of dating?

Is Logan Roy of ‘Succession’ antisemitic?

As “Succession” heads into its final episodes, it’s noteworthy to look at Logan Roy and his possible negative feelings toward Jews.

Here are the Passover movies and TV episodes you can’t miss

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

Everything we know about Jonah Hill’s Jewish identity

Hill remembers his bar mitzvah as “magical” and proudly identifies as a “Surf Jew.”

Ariel Frenkel is bringing Ukrainian Jewish pride to ‘The Bachelor’

While Ariel’s hometown date could be described as a disaster, it was one of the first times Judaism has been at the forefront of “The Bachelor.”

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