The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michelle-obama/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:48:59 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Michelle Obama | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/michelle-obama/ 32 32 Trump posts, then deletes, video that includes racist depiction of Obamas as apes https://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-posts-then-deletes-video-that-includes-racist-depiction-of-obamas-as-apes/ Fri, 06 Feb 2026 18:45:17 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3749633 White House initially rejects 'fake outrage' over video on US president's Truth Social account, before blaming an unnamed staff member

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]]> Larry David teams up with the Obamas on US history comedy series https://www.timesofisrael.com/larry-david-teams-up-with-the-obamas-on-us-history-comedy-series/ Fri, 11 Jul 2025 13:16:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3595942 The 78-year-old creator of 'Curb Your Enthusiasm' co-writes, executive produces and stars in the new sketch show produced by the former president and first lady's Higher Ground

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]]> Obamas endorse Harris for president, giving her expected but crucial support https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-endorsement-of-harris-gives-us-vp-expected-but-crucial-support/ Fri, 26 Jul 2024 16:54:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3340704 Former US president and first lady are last major Democratic Party figures to lend public support for expected nominee after Biden dropped out of race

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]]> Obama, Spielberg and Springsteen dazzle Barcelona restaurant https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-spielberg-and-springsteen-dazzle-barcelona-restaurant/ Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:55:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3005387 Famous customers, in town for The Boss's concert, enjoy seafood meal before posing with staff for photo

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]]> Obamas get White House portraits after Trump snub denied them the tradition https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-get-white-house-portraits-after-trump-snub-denied-them-the-tradition/ Thu, 08 Sep 2022 06:35:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2832730 At ceremony to install paintings of former president and first lady among their predecessors, Michelle stresses importance of such customs and 'peaceful transfer of power'

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]]> Kenneth Feinberg helps 9/11 families find ‘Worth’ in Obama-produced Netflix film https://www.timesofisrael.com/kenneth-feinberg-helps-9-11-families-find-worth-in-obama-produced-netflix-film/ Sat, 04 Sep 2021 12:51:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2611463 Filmmakers play it safe in the historical drama out Sept. 3 about a controversial victim compensation fund, avoiding grittier details in an effort that rings hollow 20 years later

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]]> Women movers and shakers get moved, shook in artist’s HIPSTORY https://www.timesofisrael.com/women-movers-and-shakers-get-moved-and-shook-in-artists-hipstory/ Mon, 08 Mar 2021 11:16:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2498333 Amit Shimoni's latest series tweaks female leaders, artists and scientists to appeal to the younger generation

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]]> Accusations that Trump stokes racism, anti-Semitism take center stage at DNC https://www.timesofisrael.com/accusations-that-trump-stokes-racism-anti-semitism-take-center-stage-at-dnc/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:35:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2370912 Range of speakers from across Democratic party slam US president's rhetoric against immigrants and alleged bolstering of white nationalists

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]]> Michelle Obama warns at DNC that Trump is ‘in over his head’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/michelle-obama-warns-at-dnc-that-trump-is-in-over-his-head/ Tue, 18 Aug 2020 04:58:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2370374 In recorded message to virtual Democratic National Convention, former first lady says Biden could be the antidote for damage wrought by the 'wrong president'

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]]> ‘Parasite’ makes Oscars history with stunning best picture win https://www.timesofisrael.com/parasite-makes-oscars-history-with-stunning-best-picture-win/ Mon, 10 Feb 2020 06:13:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2237834 1st non-English-language win for best movie; Nazi satire 'Jojo Rabbit' wins best adapted screenplay; Natalie Portman wears cape with names of female directors who weren't nominated

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]]> Michelle Obama rips Trump as misogynist, bigoted in new book https://www.timesofisrael.com/michelle-obama-rips-trump-as-misogynist-bigoted-in-new-book/ Fri, 09 Nov 2018 10:45:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1958286 Former first lady writes of her shock over 2016 election results, describes her experiences throughout husband's career in politics

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]]> Michelle Obama officiates at wedding of Chicago Jewish couple https://www.timesofisrael.com/michelle-obama-officiates-at-wedding-of-chicago-jewish-couple/ Tue, 25 Sep 2018 22:54:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1931053 Stephanie Moelis Rivkin and Joel Sircus tie knot on September 22 in ceremony led by former first lady

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]]> Michelle Obama to release memoir in November https://www.timesofisrael.com/michelle-obama-to-release-memoir-in-november/ Mon, 26 Feb 2018 10:23:26 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1799001 Former US first lady's 'Becoming' will be published in 34 languages, including a Hebrew version released by Yedioth Books

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]]> Obamas reveal unconventional portraits in Washington https://www.timesofisrael.com/obamas-reveal-unconventional-portraits-in-washington/ Tue, 13 Feb 2018 09:11:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1790432 In traditional rite of passage, African-American artists render former president on exotic background, first lady looking poised and powerful

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]]> Netanyahu thanks Americans for their admiration https://www.timesofisrael.com/netanyahu-thanks-americans-for-their-admiration/ Thu, 28 Dec 2017 16:30:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1760299&preview=true&preview_id=1760299 PM records video message after joining Obama, Trump, Pope Francis and Bernie Sanders on list of men most admired in US

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