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Israel struck out at the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account was a hit

Fans despaired as Team Israel trailed Puerto Rico 6-0 in the World Baseball Classic, but the team’s Twitter account had a different message.

Israel struck out at the WBC, but its Twitter account was a hit

PBS highlights the resistance fighter who tried to reveal the Holocaust to the world

David Strathairn plays historic Holocaust witness Jan Karski in PBS’s ‘Remember This’

PBS highlights man who tried to reveal Holocaust to the world

Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

Actor known for his role in hit TV show "The Wire", dies of natural causes.

Actor Lance Reddick dead at 60

TIME names Jerusalem's Tower of David as one of World's Greatest Places

TIME Magazine ranks Old City of Jerusalem landmark as one of the world's "greatest places."

TIME names Tower of David as one of World's Greatest Places

How Israel built its most talented roster ever for the 2023 World Baseball Classic

“The question wasn't ‘Are you Jewish?’ or ‘Are you eligible for Team Israel?' - it was a conversation of ‘do you want to participate?’”

How Israel built its most talented baseball roster ever

‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars, Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod

Hollywood’s Jewish history gets barely a nod, while Steven Spielberg's 7-time nominated dramatization of his Jewish upbringing struck out.

‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars

Thessaloniki film festival pays tribute to deported Jews

Documentary film festival features multiple films on the city's Jewish history, including tribute to Jews deported during the Holocaust.

Thessaloniki film festival pays tribute to deported Jews

Actor, singer and Israel Prize laureate Chaim Topol dies at 87

Topol, best known for his role as Tevye in Fiddler on the Roof, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease several years ago.

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Musicians call on Grammys to offer Jewish music category

There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want Jewish music to get one, too.

Musicians call on Grammys to offer Jewish music category

Germany: Frankfurt cancels Rogers Waters show due to antisemitism

Frankfurt city council points out Waters' support for BDS and the pressure he exerted on other artists not to perform in Israel.

Frankfurt cancels Rogers Waters show due to antisemitism

Guns N’ Roses to perform in Israel in June

This marks the rock & roll band's fourth concert in Israel and the first since 2017.

Guns N’ Roses to perform in Israel in June

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

Yeshiva University's basketball team loses top ranking for postseason after it drops out of Saturday night game, citing lack of warmup time.

Yeshiva U. basketball team forfeits crucial game, citing Shabbat

‘Swastika boards’ and ‘surf Nazis’: Documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

New documentary “Waves Apart” chronicles the history of antisemitism in surfing.

Documentary explores surfing’s history of antisemitism

'There are no treatments': Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with untreatable dementia

The diagnosis comes less than a year after the actor retired from acting due to cognitive difficulties.

Actor Bruce Willis diagnosed with untreatable dementia

Video game sparks renewed accusations of antisemitism in Harry Potter franchise

Are the goblins in ‘Hogwarts Legacy’ antisemitic? The Harry Potter video game renews criticism.

Video game sparks accusations of antisemitism in Harry Potter

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set

Parents and sister of “Rust” cinematographer file new lawsuit against Alec Baldwin and others involved in the film.

Alec Baldwin sued by relatives of cinematographer shot on set

Jewish composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach dies at 94

Bacharach was responsible for dozens of mellow pop hits from the 1950s to the 1980s. He died of natural causes.

Jewish composer and songwriter Burt Bacharach dies at 94

For the first time: Israeli docuseries sold to Amazon

“The Devil’s Confession: The Lost Eichmann Tapes”, which aired on Kan 11, sold to Amazon Prime, will be available to stream in the US.

Israeli docuseries sold to Amazon

Spielberg’s ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods, WWI epic with anti-Nazi past gets 9

“The Fabelmans,” Steven Spielberg’s autobiographical drama about his Jewish upbringing picks up seven Oscar nods.

Spielberg’s autobiographical ‘Fabelmans’ earns 7 Oscar nods

New film brings to life ‘largest work of art created by a Jew during the Holocaust’

While hiding from the Nazis, Jewish artist Charlotte Salomon created a series of autobiographical paintings highlighted in a new film.

Film brings to life largest Holocaust-era Jewish work of art

Fox News' Tucker Carlson mocks Israeli singer's Davos performance

Fox News host Tucker Carlson roasts performance by Israeli singer and left-wing activist Achinoam 'Noa' Nini.

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In ‘The Offering’ a Jewish spirit haunts Hasidic Brooklyn

The latest Yiddish-inflected horror movie, 'The Offering,' is set in a Hasidic enclave in Brooklyn, where an ancient demon haunts locals.

In ‘The Offering’ a Jewish spirit haunts Hasidic Brooklyn

Israeli Cancer Breakthrough: New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis

A combination of cellular biology and structural biology advances the fight against breast cancer in a way never before possible.

New molecular blocker halts breast cancer metastasis

Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81

Crosby, a founding member of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, dies after long illness.

Singer-songwriter David Crosby dead at 81

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter over shooting on movie set

Actor Alec Baldwin will be charged with involuntary manslaughter over accidental shooting of cinematographer on set of "Rust".

Alec Baldwin to be charged with involuntary manslaughter

British actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains

Sands, 65, was first reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy. Search and rescue crews continue looking for him.

British actor Julian Sands missing in California mountains

"I wore a dress because I wasn't forced to": Keren Peles performed for religious crowd

Keren Peles: "It was a moment of hope, there were very religious men and women there and they chose to listen to my songs."

"I wore a dress because I wasn't forced to": Keren Peles

Hitler is alive and in hiding in final season of ‘Hunters’

Television series billed as being 'inspired by true events' takes liberties in its portrayal of Jewish-led Nazi hunters in the 1970s.

Hitler is alive and in hiding in final season of ‘Hunters’

Film on Golda Meir to premiere in Berlin next month

The long-awaited biopic stars British actor Helen Mirren as Israel's only female Prime Minister.

Film on Golda Meir to premiere in Berlin next month

Singer Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54

Lisa Marie Presley, only child of Elvis Presley, was hospitalized earlier on Thursday due to cardiac arrest.

Singer Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54

Akiva Turgeman performs at world's largest Jewish music concert

Israeli singer performs in the US with Yaakov Shwekey, Eitan Katz, Shulem Lemmer, Itzik Dadya, and Miami Boys Choir.

Akiva Turgeman performs at world's largest Jewish music concertplayer

Couple pens Hebrew-English song 'for the miracle born to us'

Franny and Evyatar Weissman, an American-Israeli couple, release bilingual song following an especially difficult pregnancy.

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Eurovision organizer warns: Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster

European Broadcasting Union: Israel's participation in Eurovision could be in jeopardy due to Communications Minister's comments.

'Don't threaten independence of Israel's public broadcaster'

Israeli singer Ofra Haza named as one of 200 greatest singers of all time

Ofra Haza, who died at the age of 43 in 2000, comes in at 186 on list of Rolling Stone Magazine’s 200 greatest singers of all time.

Israeli singer named as one of 200 greatest singers of all time

Viral Miami Boys Choir soloist releases new song

David Hershkowitz, who gained fame after a video of him singing in a Jewish choir went viral on TikTok, has released a new song.

Viral Miami Boys Choir soloist releases new songplayer

Brad Ausmus and Kevin Youkilis join Team Israel coaching staff

Brad Ausmus and Kevin Youkilis join Team Israel coaching staff for 2023 World Baseball Classic.

Former MLB-All Stars join Team Israel coaching staff

In Turkey, Orthodox drama ‘Shtisel’ is being adapted for a Muslim audience

Israeli TV series focusing on haredi Jews is getting a Muslim makeover for Turkish audiences.

In Turkey, Orthodox drama Shtisel adapted for a Muslim audience

Ancient Roots Israel’s upcoming conference aims to teach people how to heal themselves

International herbal conference in Israel aims to empower people to heal themselves.

Upcoming conference aims to teach people how to heal themselves

Merav Levi: I thought I would die a streetwalker

Merav Levi transformed the camera from being an instrument of her humiliation into an instrument of healing and a healthy future.

Merav Levi: I thought I would die a streetwalker

He'Brew Jewish craft beer maker relaunches with new owner

Shmaltz Brewing, maker of He'Brew: The Chosen Beer, reboots after shutting down last year.

He'Brew Jewish craft beer maker relaunches with new owner

New Disney documentary traces Idina Menzel’s rise

From the bat mitzvah circuit to Broadway: Disney+ documentary follows the career of 'Frozen' star and Broadway singer Idina Menzel.

New Disney documentary traces Idina Menzel’s rise

Israeli hip-hop artist mixes music and activism

Shaanan Streett of the Israeli band Hadag Nahash on how he discovered hip-hop and mixed social justice activism with his music career.

Israeli hip-hop artist mixes music and activism

Israeli music icon passes away at 72

Noted Israeli musician Itzhak Klepter has passed away at 72, drawing eulogies from some of Israel's highest officials.

Israeli music icon passes away at 72

Israel condemns Netflix movie about its 1948 War of Independence

Israeli government slams Netflix, after the streaming service picks up Jordanian film smearing Israel during its War of Independence.

Israel condemns Netflix movie about its 1948 War of Independence

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

Actress known for her role in "Cheers" dies after recent diagnosis of cancer.

Actress Kirstie Alley dies at 71

7 Jewish highlights from the new Museum of Broadway

New museum prominently features works of the many Jewish creators from Broadway's golden age.

7 Jewish highlights from the new Museum of Broadway

Serbian spirit with Jewish history is placed on UNESCO heritage list

Slivovitz, a spirit with a cherished Jewish history, gets UNESCO World Heritage protection.

Serbian spirit with Jewish history makes UNESCO heritage list

Author of polarizing Holocaust novel has no regrets

The sequel to the Holocaust novel ‘Boy in the Striped Pajamas’ is here. John Boyne author has no regrets.

Author of polarizing Holocaust novel has no regrets

Leonard Cohen’s 1973 Yom Kippur War concerts to be dramatized in TV series

Leonard Cohen’s trip to the Sinai Desert to perform for IDF soldiers during the Yom Kippur War is being turned into a dramatized TV series.

New TV series about Yom Kippur War concerts for IDF soldiers

Anglos star in Israel's 'Raise Your Spirits' Theater revival

For those who "did not know Joseph" - and his Technicolor Dreamcoat – here's another chance to see a great play.

Anglos star in Israel's  'Raise Your Spirits' Theater revival

This non-Jewish nanny influencer Is normalizing Orthodox Jews

Good babysitters let the kids stay up extra late and play fun games. Extraordinary babysitters become ambassadors for the Jewish people.

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Harrison Ford will fight Nazis again in forthcoming ‘Indiana Jones’ sequel

Upcoming fifth Indiana Jones film to features digital de-aging technology to allow the 80-year-old star to fight Nazis in 1942.

Harrison Ford will fight Nazis again in new Indiana Jones sequel

In Detroit, Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

‘Put in Ryan!’: Orthodox NBA hopeful Ryan Turell’s fanbase turns up in Detroit.

Detroit: Orthodox Jews turn out in spades to watch NBA hopeful

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

"More countries should tweet like this," says Twitter's new owner after Israel responds to Kanye West's return to the platform.

Musk compliments Israel's official Twitter account

Jewish comedians weigh in on Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue

Prominent Jewish comedians weigh in on fellow comic Dave Chappelle’s “Saturday Night Live” monologue about Jews running Hollywood.

Jewish comedians weigh in on Dave Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue

Surprise visitor: Floyd Mayweather Jr. walks through Jerusalem market

The professional boxer stopped in Israel on his way back from a fight in Dubai.

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