The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/entertainment/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:27:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png entertainment | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/entertainment/ 32 32 In new memoir, acclaimed ‘Hairspray’ composer tells a showbiz story shaped by Jewish humor https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-new-memoir-acclaimed-hairspray-composer-tells-a-showbiz-story-shaped-by-jewish-humor/ Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:28:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3751471 In 'Never Mind the Happy,' Tony winner and 7-time Oscar nominee Marc Shaiman recounts collaborations with Bette Midler and Rob Reiner, and the musical liberties he took at his bar mitzvah

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]]> 4 Must-watch Israeli series now streaming on ChaiFlicks – 50% off! - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/4-must-watch-israeli-series-now-streaming-on-chaiflicks-50-off/ Thu, 12 Feb 2026 11:24:02 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3753370 From Fauda director’s newest series to Eli Cohen’s spy story, from supermarket comedy Checkout to Tel Aviv drama The Chef, here are the newest series on Jewish streamer ChaiFlicks.

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]]> Watch “The Chef” and other hit Israeli TV series on ChaiFlicks - Sponsored Content https://toi.li/ebat0N Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:53:30 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3737631 From Fauda director’s newest series to supermarket comedy Checkout to Tel Aviv drama The Chef, here are the newest series on Jewish streamer ChaiFlicks - Now 50% off!

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]]> 4 Must-watch Israeli series now streaming on ChaiFlicks – 50% off! - Sponsored Content https://www.timesofisrael.com/spotlight/4-must-watch-israeli-and-international-tv-series-streaming-on-chaiflicks/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:02:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=spotlight&p=3736430 From Fauda director’s newest series to Eli Cohen’s spy story, from supermarket comedy Checkout to Tel Aviv drama The Chef, here are the newest series on Jewish streamer ChaiFlicks.

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]]> Controversial Israeli film ‘The Sea’ makes its North American premiere in NYC https://www.timesofisrael.com/controversial-israeli-film-the-sea-makes-its-north-american-premiere-in-nyc/ Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:34:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3682018 The Arabic-language film, Israel’s Academy Award submission this year, has ignited criticism on the left and the right. On Thursday, it opens the Other Israel Film Festival in Manhattan

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]]> Antics or antisemitism? Pro wrestler Sami Zayn has Israeli WWE fans feeling betrayed https://www.timesofisrael.com/antics-or-antisemitism-pro-wrestler-sami-zayn-has-israeli-wwe-fans-feeling-betrayed/ Fri, 23 May 2025 04:11:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3555085 Some are demanding the pro-Palestinian wrestling star be disciplined for outspoken political social media posts, while admitting execs may be pleased with him stirring controversy

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]]> Backing fellow Jewish actress, Ben Platt says his identity ‘not defined’ by Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/backing-fellow-jewish-actress-ben-platt-says-his-identity-not-defined-by-israel/ Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:09:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3528894 Responding to criticism of Hannah Einbinder for her comments against the Jewish state, Tony award winner Platt says 'dogmatic' conversations about Israel can 'alienate' Jews

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]]> A gunslinging rabbi takes on an antisemitic whodunit in this thrilling Jewish Western https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-gunslinging-rabbi-takes-on-an-antisemitic-whodunit-in-this-thrilling-jewish-western/ Sun, 16 Mar 2025 04:19:21 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3500697 Screening March 16 at the Boca International Jewish Film Festival, 'Guns & Moses' targets all-too-real themes for US Jews while keeping audiences on the edge of their seats

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]]> In ‘A Real Pain,’ Jesse Eisenberg connects on- and offscreen with his ancestors’ Poland https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-a-real-pain-jesse-eisenberg-connects-on-and-offscreen-with-his-ancestors-poland/ Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:51:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3412187 Now in theaters, the latest film from the Jewish writer, director and actor features a semi-autobiographical heritage tour full of pathos, banter and fast-paced humor

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]]> Jerry Lewis’s infamously bad Holocaust film is having a moment. But you can’t watch it https://www.timesofisrael.com/jerry-lewiss-infamously-bad-holocaust-film-is-having-a-moment-but-you-cant-watch-it/ Tue, 27 Aug 2024 21:44:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3362490 Archival material related to ‘The Day the Clown Cried,’ the unreleased movie that ended the Jewish funnyman's career, is now available, with a possible reboot on the horizon

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]]> Brazilian Jewish entertainment legend Silvio Santos dies at 93 https://www.timesofisrael.com/brazilian-jewish-entertainment-legend-silvio-santos-dies-at-93/ Mon, 19 Aug 2024 13:10:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3357221 Santos owned the television network SBT and created several variety shows, becoming an icon in Brazil with a decades-long career

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]]> The Jewish clown of a generation? Watch Zach Zucker aka ‘Jack Tucker’ and decide https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-jewish-clown-of-a-generation-watch-zach-zucker-aka-jack-tucker-and-decide/ Sat, 10 Aug 2024 09:32:52 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3348505 On paper, Zucker performing as a cartoonishly dim-witted stand-up comedian should not be funny. But his shows are a comedic assault on the senses, and the buzz is growing

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]]> ToI culture critic’s top 10 moments of Jewish entertainment for 2022 https://www.timesofisrael.com/toi-culture-critics-top-10-moments-of-jewish-entertainment-for-2022/ Sun, 25 Dec 2022 07:53:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2905420 It's been a banner year for films, shows, and theatrical productions by Jews or about the Jewish experience. Here are the best from Jordan Hoffman

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]]> They’ve cracked it: Israeli wonderland Magic Kass draws thousands per day https://www.timesofisrael.com/theyve-cracked-it-israeli-wonderland-magic-kass-draws-thousands-per-day/ Fri, 05 Aug 2022 02:37:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2798481 Israeli development group behind nation's largest indoor amusement park has big real estate plans for West Bank settlement's industrial area

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]]> ‘Image of Victory’ to be first Israeli-made film to stream on Netflix Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/image-of-victory-to-become-first-israeli-made-film-to-stream-on-netflix-israel/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 03:28:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2773693 The film takes place against the background of Battle of Nitzanim during 1948 Independence War; film's producer Ehud Bleiberg's father fought in bloody battle

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