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Hollywood:

Jewish professionals respond to Jonathan Glazer

An open letter signed by hundreds of Hollywood professionals denounced Glazer's Oscar acceptance speech.

Jewish stars to Glazer:

'We refute our Jewishness being hijacked'

More than 450 Jewish creatives, executives and Hollywood professionals denounce director Jonathan Glazer’s anti-Israel remarks at his victory speech at the Oscars.

'You represent modernity':

Hollywood actor's message for the people of Israel

American actor Mark Pellegrino published a message of support for Israel. 'The rational people in the world support you.'

Actors Debra Messing, Brett Gelman meet October 7 survivor

Hollywood stars meet Shay Lee Atary, who lost her husband and protected her 1-month-old daughter in Kfar Aza on October 7.

World's largest 'Bring Them Home Now' mural unveiled near LA

The mural, which was painted on a building owned by a Hollywood producer, calls for the release of the nearly 130 hostages held by Hamas.

Talent agency UTA drops Susan Sarandon over antisemitic rant

Oscar-winning actress Susan Sarandon claimed at an anti-Israel rally that Jews fearing antisemitism are 'getting a taste' of Muslim life.

Hollywood celebrities call for release of hostages

An open letter from multiple noted actors calls on President Joe Biden to push for the release of of all hostages from the Hamas invasion.

Black-Face, Jewish-Face and Yellow-Face are all wrong

Does Hollywood really think an actor portraying a Jew needs a prosthetic proboscis? Stereotyping Jews is okay? Op-ed.

Gal Gadot is 1st Israeli to recive Hollywood Walk of Fame star

Wonder Woman actress honored in Tinseltown.

Western Wall

‘Stranger Things’ star proposes to singer Ari Dayan in Jerusalem

American Jewish actor Brett Gelman proposes to his singer girlfriend Ari Dayan at the Western Wall in Jerusalem.

Hollywood actress makes Aliyah

Diane Neal moves to Israel with the help of Nefesh B'Nefesh, making her new home in Tel Aviv

Steven Spielberg:

Antisemitism today is 'standing proud like Hitler and Mussolini'

Oscar-winning Jewish director compares spread of antisemitism in the 21st century to Germany in the 1930s.

After going viral on TikTok:

Jewish boys choir takes the stage in Hollywood

After their hit song 'Yerushalayim' went viral on TikTok, the Miami Boys Choir put on a free concert in Universal Studios.

Gigi Hadid responds to Kanye: 'Antisemitism is unacceptable'

The celebrity supermodel and outspoken critic of Israel called out Kanye West on his antisemitic posts.

Jewish family at the center of upcoming film 'Armageddon Time'

Anne Hathaway, Jeremy Strong and Anthony Hopkins form a Jewish family in ‘Armageddon Time,’ upcoming film garnering Oscar buzz.

Bob Rafelson, Jewish trailblazer of New Hollywood, dies at 89

Creator of 'The Monkees' passes away after battle with lung cancer.

What the death of Hollywood means for America

Silicon Valley is replacing Hollywood and turning movies into a mass propaganda machine for wokeness..Op-ed.

Jewish movie star James Caan dead at 82

Actor James Caan, best known for his portrayal of Sonny Corleono in 'The Godfather' and 'The Godfather Part II', dies at 82.

Former Reform Movement camp to be used as movie set

'Kutz Camp' used for Reform Movement's leadership program to be used in filming of upcoming movie 'Theater Camp.'

Extremists hurl antisemitic remarks at LA residents from truck

The “Goyim Defense League” allegedly behind truck that harassed residents of Beverly Hills and North Hollywood with antisemitic abuse.

Op-ed:

Hollywood uses Orthodox Jews as a cudgel to bash people of faith

Orthodox Judaism earns leftist scorn because it’s a purveyor of traditional approaches to life, marriage, and freedom of conscience.Op-ed.

Antisemitic flyers found in 2 California cities during Passover

Antisemitic flyers were discovered in Beverly Hills and Hollywood on Saturday, the first day of Passover.

Nehemiah Persoff, Jewish character actor, dies at 102

Israeli-born actor Nehemiah Persoff, who appeared in over 200 stage and screen roles, dies at 102.

Bad guys in green, red and blue hats

Existential danger is never addressed by Hollywood, which carefully avoids annoying the Chinese dragon. Here's why. Op-ed..

Ghostbusters director Ivan Reitman dies at 75

Ivan Reitman, the Czechoslovak-born Canadian-American producer and director behind many seminal films has passed away.

Director Joss Whedon denies threatening Gal Gadot's career

While Whedon denies threatening Gal Gadot's career, claiming that “English is not her first language,” Gadot remembers events differently.

New Hollywood museum slammed for erasing Jewish history

Los Angeles museum on the history of Hollywood under fire for not covering the US film industry's Jewish founding fathers in its exhibits.

Acclaimed filmmaker Peter Bogdanovich dies at 82

Peter Bogdanovich, Oscar-nominated movie director and actor, has died at 82.

Six-foot tall menorah stolen from home in Florida

In response, local Chabad brings family nine-foot tall menorah to "spread it even more."

A Nazi mass murderer goes to Hollywood

No shame, no regrets as after the success of his book, Albert Speer presents the villain that he was as an innocent Hollywood hero. Op-ed.

When Hollywood tried to whitewash Hitler's top Nazi

Vanessa Lapa tells all about one Nazi criminal who managed to fool the whole world.

Actor Ed Asner dead at 91

Ed Asner, proudly Jewish actor who won Emmys as the gruff Lou Grant and delighted in Pixar’s ‘Up,’ dies at 91.

Jewish comedy legend Mel Brooks pens memoir 'All About Me!'

Mel Brooks writes book about his Brooklyn childhood, WWII service and journey to becoming a famous Hollywood comedic filmmaker.

How do Hollywood stars spend their downtime?

How do celebrities spend their downtime? Read on to find out about the hobbies of the rich and famous.

It’s time for Hollywood consider a different approach to Judaism

Enough with the ‘ex-Orthodox’ drama. Those who leave can learn to separate dysfunction from Judaism. Opinion.

Richard Donner, Jewish director of Superman, dies at 91

Celebrated director credited with being a major influence on the rise of the superhero franchise that dominates modern Hollywood releases.

Fire hits Universal Studios on 13th anniversary of previous fire

Major inferno hits studio's theme park exactly 13 years to the day of previous fire that gutted movie and music archives.

Actress Kirstie Alley discusses 'psycho' Hollywood politics

"I feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone." Kirstie Alley discusses politics in the entertainment industry.

Florida rabbi’s cars vandalized in suspected anti-Semitic attack

After both cars damaged and his children traumatized, Rabbi wonders whether he was targeted for being Jewish.

Jewish actor Yaphet Kotto passes away at 81

Yaphet Kotto, actor who played a James Bond villain, was in the film Alien, and starred in Homicide: Life on the Street, dies at 81.

‘I won’t get any more work if Hollywood realizes I'm not Jewish'

Actor Jason Biggs jokes that his career is built on mistaken assumption that he is Jewish. 'If Hollywood gets wind, I won't get any jobs.'

'Hollywood loves conservative movies thanks to heroes' virtues'

Ben Shapiro lists a number of recent movies he believes offer conservative values, says heroes' virtues of 'right vs wrong' add value.

Walter Bernstein, blacklisted screenwriter, dies at 101

Walter Bernstein, writer of Paris Blues, Fail-Safe, and The Front, dies at 101.

Larry Elder: Denzel Washington only actor honest about race

Larry Elder of the Epoch Times says Denzel the only Hollywood persona brave enough to speak the truth about race relations in America.

Time to win America's Multifront War

Democracies are fighting 8 forms of warfare: kinetic, biological, drug trafficking, cultural, economic, legal, demographic, and cyber.Op-ed.

Watch: Hollywood blacklisting conservatives?

Longtime actor Scott Baio says his conservative viewpoints have made life difficult - 'For liberals ideology is above everything'.

Hollywood has fallen and can’t get up

Hooray for Censorship is on Hollywood's banner in 2020, Hollywood, where the artist’s new role is to serve the mob. Opinion.

It's a black day for Hollywood

Two out of four Soviet-style criteria must be met to be nominated for awards, and they have nothing to do with good acting. Op-ed.

Frank Sinatra to Seth Rogen – how did it go so wrong?

Sinatra topped a star-studded galaxy which rushed to the aid of the fledgling Jewish state. Now they grovel on their knees. Op-ed.

Joel Schumacher, director of ‘Batman’ films, dies at 80

Filmmaker Joel Schumacher dies of cancer at age 80.

Winona Ryder on her experiences with anti-Semitism in Hollywood

Actress Winona Ryder opens up about her experiences with anti-Semitism in the movie industry during interview with The Sunday Times.

Jewish group brings Hollywood stars to celebrate inclusion

Ruderman Family Foundation presents the Farrelly brothers with award recognizing their work to include those with disabilities in Hollywood.

Oscars 2020: A convening of Democrats

Believe in Miracles:

Yaakov Shwekey wows the crowd in Hollywood

Despite the unexpected rainfall, Shwekey’s Hannukah concert at Universal Studio, CA was a great success.

How did a Hollywood screenwriter become a Jewish filmmaker?

Tzvi Fishman left the glittery Hollywood lifestyle to pursue the pure gold of the Torah and Israel, and he's still making films.

From Hollywood to Holy Land

Novelist Tzvi Fishman publishes autobiography; spiritual journey that true to man himself is filled with surprises and unexpected insights.

Gal Gadot to play Jewish actress and inventor Hedy Lamarr

Israeli actress and husband will also serve as executive producers of Showtime limited series about Jewish Hollywood star and inventor.

Hollywood producer helping establish new Warsaw Ghetto museum

Producer Charles B. Wessler asks anyone with artifacts from Warsaw Ghetto to donate it to a new museum to open in the Polish city in 2023.

To be or not to be Hollywood Jewish

Still “mad as hell”