Several myths circulated that Haym Solomon negotiated, as return for his assistance in the Financing of the War of Independence, presence on the Seal of the United States. A close look at the one dollar bill reveals that is not the physical star that is present but the formation of the stars of the ...

In his recent remarks to congress, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky spoke of his countrymen and women, and of his land, in loving terms. I immediately remembered the poetry of Hayim Nahman Bialik (1873-1934) set by David Nowakowsky (1848-1921), of the Brodsky Synagogue in Odessa, which evokes ...

As Je’Jae (they/them pronouns), a 23-year-old gender-nonconforming Mizrahi Jew, explores an affirming expression of their gender and sexuality, they struggle against their mom’s rigid expectations for their life, many of which are shaped by the predominantly White, middle-class Orthodox Jewish commu

To celebrate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr., two a cappella groups join, in what would normally seem an unlikely collaboration, to perform a cover version of the classic James Taylor song, “Shed a Little Light.” The Maccabeats, a Jewish a Capella group, are known for their catchy tunes to J

Yoav, a successful architect, has everything he’s ever wanted: Dan, his lover of 15 years - a younger lawyer who adores him, and his best friend, Alma – a successful artist, who is like a mother and a sister to him. However, when Alma announces she’s pregnant, it ignites Dan’s desire to become a fat

We celebrated the 2023 Passover with a special visit to the miniature village of Jamestown, USA and a unique situation occurred. We had a delicious dinner including Gefilte Fish in a Creamy Tomato Sauce with a Mexican Twist; Matzoh Ball Chicken Soup with gribenes and Braised Short Ribs with Prunes....

It is 1939 and Europe is on the brink of war. Hitler has invaded Czechoslovakia, threatening the lives of the Jewish population. Nicholas Winton, a young British stockbroker, decides he will do everything possible to save the lives of as many Jewish children as he can. This film, transmitting on Hol...

Scenes from first 'Funny Girl' star Barbra Streisand as Lea Michele prepares to fill Broadway role. Coming to Brioadway on September 6, 2022. Barbra Streisand starred as Fanny — a character that requires a set of pipes, a sense of humor and a ton of charm — on Broadway in 1964. She later won an O

The Genesis Prize Foundation created "Jews in Hollywood" to honor outstanding achievements by Jewish individuals in film, television, and theater. Because the Genesis Prize honors individuals for their extraordinary accomplishment in a particular field, The Foundation pays tribute to the field of th...

- Happy Hanukkah and enjoy this music video by Jewish a cappella group Shir Soul - Lift Yourself Up!