Culture & Lifestyle


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.

'We refute our Jewishness being hijacked'

Lipa's new song for Purim:

'Tell Hamas na na na na'

Hassidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer, in cooperation with Oorah, released a new song and music video in honor of Purim titled 'Ashrei Ha'am.' In the song the singer connects the ancient conflict with Amalek to the modern one with Hamas.

'Tell Hamas na na na na'

Jewish American singer Eric Carmen dies at 74

Carmen formed The Raspberries in 1970 and later launched a solo career. He was known for the songs “Hungry Eyes” and “All By Myself”.

Jewish American singer Eric Carmen dies at 74

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Oscar winner criticizes Israel in speech

Writer/director Jonathan Glazer, who won Academy Award for best international feature for “The Zone of Interest”, asserts that Israel “weaponized” the Holocaust to commit “genocide” against Palestinian Arabs.

Oscar winner criticizes Israel in speech

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

Oscars begin six minutes late after pro-Palestinian Arab protesters stop traffic en route to the ceremony and call for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Protesters near Oscars call for Gaza ceasefire

Israel's Eurovision entry revealed

Israel's Eurovision entry, "Hurricane", shown for the first time in a special broadcast on Kan 11.

Israel's Eurovision entry revealed

Jerusalem Marathon:

Record-setting race ends, winners announced

Noa Berkman named winner of Jerusalem Marathon women's race; Melkamu Jember, 33, wins men's race.

Record-setting race ends, winners announced

It's official:

Israel to participate in Eurovision 2024

European Broadcasting Union officially announces that it has approved the participation of the Israeli song "Hurricane" in the Eurovision Song Contest.

Israel to participate in Eurovision 2024

Jewish singer Steve Lawrence dies at 88

Steve Lawrence, remembered for his work with wife Eydie Gorme as Steve & Eydie, dies from complications due to Alzheimer’s disease.

Jewish singer Steve Lawrence dies at 88

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

The song "Hurricane" will replace "October Rain", which was disqualified due to the fact that it contained political messages.

Israel submits new entry for Eurovision Song Contest

Report:

Second Israeli song for Eurovision disqualified

After the European Broadcasting Union disqualified "October Rain" over political messages, a second song sent for their examination has been reportedly disqualified for the same reason.

Second Israeli song for Eurovision disqualified

Jewish actor and comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76

Lewis, remembered for his role in “Curb Your Enthusiasm”, passed away after a heart attack. In April of 2023, he revealed that he had been living with Parkinson’s disease.

Jewish actor and comedian Richard Lewis dies at 76

Eurovision:

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

The EBU confirmed to an Israeli official that Israel would have to change the lyrics to October Rain or forfeit the competition.

Israel to change lyrics to song or be disqualified

Sports and politics:

Israeli footballer to leave Scottish team

Liel Abada to leave Scottish Celtic, because of pressure by pro-Arabs fans, who held up banners during games defaming Israel.

Israeli footballer to leave Scottish team

Three basketballers test positive for drugs

Two men and one woman have been suspended pending a hearing after testing positive for cannabis and amphetamines.

Three basketballers test positive for drugs

Israeli cycling team secures historic win in Rwanda

'This is undoubtedly a great victory, there's no better way to start the season,' rider Itamar Einhorn says.

Israeli cycling team secures historic win in Rwanda

Matisyahu:

'My shows were cancelled for political reasons'

Popular Jewish singer says his planned shows were cancelled not for security reasons, as was claimed, but because staff were unwilling to work due to his pro-Israel stance. Tucson venue says his show is still on.

'My shows were cancelled for political reasons'

More than 400 stars:

'Include Israel in Eurovision Song Contest'

More than 400 leaders from the entertainment industry sign open letter supporting European Broadcasting Union’s public commitment to include Israel in the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest.

'Include Israel in Eurovision Song Contest'

Israeli singer dies of heart attack at 53

Singer Lior Farhi was known for multiple albums that passed the platinum threshold, many several times over.

Israeli singer dies of heart attack at 53

Ozzy Osbourne vs. Kanye:

'He's an antisemite, I want no association with him'

Black Sabbath lead vocalist blasts controversial rapper for using a sample of his music without permission: He is an antisemite and has caused untold heartache to many.

'He's an antisemite, I want no association with him'

'Sid, you are great!'

Trump praises Arutz Sheva interview

NY radio host Sid Rosenberg praises former US president Trump in Arutz Sheva interview. Trump responds: 'You are GREAT.'

Trump praises Arutz Sheva interview

'I'm just a yid'

Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post 10/7

In a parody of the song 'I'm Just a Kid' The Groggers' frontman Eli (Doug) Staiman laments the Jew-hatred from all directions: 'It's like the newest past time's committing hate crimes.' But ends with a message of hope: 'You're not alone in the world'

Punk rock parody explores Jewish feelings post 10/7

Eden Golan to represent Israel at Eurovision

20-year-old from Tel Aviv wins the finals of the Channel 12 television show “Rising Star”, which gives its winner the opportunity to represent Israel at Eurovision.

Eden Golan to represent Israel at Eurovision

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

El Al announces: Flights to Dublin, Marrakesh, will not restart ahead of summer tourist season.

El Al ends flights to two more destinations

Jewish billionaire buys the Baltimore Orioles

Jewish billionaire David Rubenstein buys his hometown Baltimore Orioles.

Jewish billionaire buys the Baltimore Orioles

Movie set shooting case

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty

Baldwin was charged for a second time with involuntary manslaughter in connection to the 2021 death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

Alec Baldwin pleads not guilty

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Israeli satirical show presents: The UNRWA trend

Israeli satirical television show “Eretz Nehederet” reveals what UNRWA is all about, following allegations that its employees were involved in the October 7 attack.

Israeli satirical show presents: The UNRWA trend

Abbey Levy:

A rising Jewish star in the brand new PWHL

'When I was away from home, I realized life is not all about hockey, it’s about who’s around you, too,' says professional Jewish hockey player Abbey Levy.

A rising Jewish star in the brand new PWHL

Rapper Ben Shapiro?

Ben Shapiro - Rapper no. 1 in the US charts

Shapiro is widely known as a social media person with conservative views, but the rap song 'Anti-Walk' he released this weekend with rapper Tom McDonald, landed at the top of the charts.

Ben Shapiro - Rapper no. 1 in the US charts

Israeli singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

23-year-old Tali Golergant, who was born Israel, chosen to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision 2024 Song Contest which will be held in Sweden.

Israeli singer to represent Luxembourg at Eurovision

Hanan Ben Ari returns to the stage - in the US

Hanan Ben Ari posted three concerts that will take place in April in the US. "I wish you would all come, I hope we can lift each other up"

Hanan Ben Ari returns to the stage - in the US

Because of Israel

Iceland threatening to boycott Eurovision

Iceland’s public broadcaster says it will consider withdrawing from the Eurovision Song Contest due to Israel’s participation.

Iceland threatening to boycott Eurovision

Canadian film director Norman Jewison dies at 97

Jewison received an Oscar nomination for “Fiddler on the Roof”, which he said was offered to him under the mistaken belief he was Jewish.

Canadian film director Norman Jewison dies at 97

Popular TV drama raises awareness to hostages

Season premiere of popular US TV series “Law & Order” tackled the issues of the hostages in Gaza and the antisemitism on US campuses.

Popular TV drama raises awareness to hostages

Due to safety concerns:

Israeli team to play Belgian team in empty stadium

Maccabi Haifa to play Belgian soccer club in front of empty stadium due to safety concerns amid Israel-Hamas war.

Israeli team to play Belgian team in empty stadium

Movie set shooting:

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter

After hearing new evidence, New Mexico grand jury announces Alec Baldwin will be indicted with one count of involuntary manslaughter in death of cinematographer on the set of “Rust”.

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter

Pop star Dua Lipa:

'A humanitarian ceasefire has to happen'

Pop star Dua Lipa on Israel-Hamas war: I don’t condone what Hamas is doing. At the moment, what we have to look at is how many lives have been lost in Gaza.

'A humanitarian ceasefire has to happen'

Satirical song mocks Western Hamas supporters

Song by artists Pinhas and Vova Sheqel mocks liberal support for the Hamas terror organization. The clip features both those born in Israel, as well as immigrants from countries such as the USA, Canada, Italy, Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.

Satirical song mocks Western Hamas supporters

Outfielder Harrison Bader signs with New York Mets

Outfielder Harrison Bader, whose father is Jewish, signs with the New York Mets.

Outfielder Harrison Bader signs with New York Mets

At Golden Globes:

Actress J. Smith-Cameron wears pin in solidarity with hostages

Bring Them Home movement distributes the pins at the Golden Globes as part of its effort to keep the hostages in public view.

Actress J. Smith-Cameron wears pin in solidarity with hostages

Top makeup brand clarifies:

Products sold on SHEIN are imitations

'We do not sell products to SHEIN, investigations revealed products in question are imitations,' Estee Lauder Israel clarifies.

Products sold on SHEIN are imitations

This is how Lipa Schmeltzer celebrated the new year

Hasidic singer Lipa Schmeltzer attends hasidic wedding, sings Rosh Hashanah tune when the clock strikes midnight on Jan. 1, 2024.

This is how Lipa Schmeltzer celebrated the new year

'Bring You Home':

New English single dedicated to hostages

Tamir Grinberg's 'Bring Them Home' calls for the release of the 133 hostages still in Hamas captivity.

New English single dedicated to hostages

Our heart is broken:

Israel's Rising Star judges say good bye to fallen soldier

Assaf Amdursky, Itay Levy, Shiri Maimon and Eden Hason pay tribute to The Rising Star contestant Shaul Greenglick who fell in Gaza

Israel's Rising Star judges say good bye to fallen soldier

Newly-minted Hall of Famer:

'A Jew can be literally anything if we set our mind to it'

Maxwell Jacob Friedman — the latest pro wrestler in the National Jewish Sports Hall of Fame — is glad to be seen as a strong Jew.

'A Jew can be literally anything if we set our mind to it'

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.

Actors Debra Messing, Brett Gelman meet October 7 survivor

Despite war:

Israeli delegation heads to Argentina for Maccabi games

A scaled-back Israeli delegation is headed to the Pan American Maccabi Games in Argentina.

Israeli delegation heads to Argentina for Maccabi games

Aviv Geffen in a new single with released hostage Mia Leimberg

After a two-month silence since Oct. 7, video of Mia returning from Hamas captivity with dog Bella shook Aviv and he started singing again

Aviv Geffen in a new single with released hostage Mia Leimberg

Houthis in Eilat?

Police called to filming of satire show

Police received a report of men in Houthi uniforms in a boat near an Eilat beach. Officers at the scene found that they were actors.

Police called to filming of satire show

AFMDA Miami Gala

World Boxing Champion Honored as Champion of Israel

Boxing champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. received the Champion of Israel award at the American Friends of Magen David Adom Gala in Miami on Tue.

World Boxing Champion Honored  as Champion of Israel

Diaspora Yeshiva presents:

Inspiration for today in light of the life of King David

Why was he successful, and how can even the weakest among us become like him?

Inspiration for today in light of the life of King David

South Africa:

Rising cricket star targeted by anti-Israel activists

A rising South African cricket star dedicated an award to Israel. Then he was investigated for hate speech.

Rising cricket star targeted by anti-Israel activists

Mastermind behind upcoming unity concert shares heartfelt letter

While a concert is always great, 'Symphony of the Stars' is something far more than that.

Mastermind behind upcoming unity concert shares heartfelt letter

NFL:

Jewish player wins game after wearing 'stand with Israel' cleats

Jewish NFL player Greg Joseph kicks 36-yard game-winning field goal after wearing cleats declaring ‘I Stand with Israel.’

Jewish player wins game after wearing 'stand with Israel' cleats

Parody clip

Israeli comedian and actor presents: “I'm white and I'm woke"

“This is my parody on woke people”. Watch Edan Alterman's new video clip.

Israeli comedian and actor presents: “I'm white and I'm woke"

EBU:

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'

The European Broadcasting Union responds to calls to ban Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest and rejected them.

'Israel complies with rules and will participate in Eurovision'




























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