The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steven-spielberg/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 02:22:12 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Steven Spielberg | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/steven-spielberg/ 32 32 At 101, Holocaust survivor credits Spielberg for her ongoing fight against hatred https://www.timesofisrael.com/at-101-holocaust-survivor-credits-spielberg-for-her-ongoing-fight-against-hatred/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:31:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3791887 Ginette Kolinka, who survived Auschwitz, stayed silent for decades until Hollywood director's foundation interviewed her in 1997; now, she shares her story in media and schools

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]]> Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Grammys as stars protest US immigration crackdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/bad-bunny-wins-album-of-the-year-at-grammys-as-stars-protest-us-immigration-crackdown/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 08:17:36 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746250 Puerto Rican artist makes history with first top prize award for Spanish album as artists decry ICE in speeches; The Dalai Lama wins his first Grammy

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]]> With a Grammy win, Steven Spielberg’s got his EGOT https://www.timesofisrael.com/with-a-grammy-win-steven-spielbergs-got-his-egot/ Mon, 02 Feb 2026 02:12:16 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3746202 Iconic Jewish director and activist adds music prize, won for producing documentary on composer John Williams, to his award haul; 9 of 22 EGOT winners have been Jewish

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]]> Aaron Lansky built a home for 1.5 million Yiddish books. Now he’s handing over the keys https://www.timesofisrael.com/aaron-lansky-built-a-home-for-1-5-million-yiddish-books-now-hes-handing-over-the-keys/ Wed, 11 Jun 2025 00:36:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3568187 While under no illusions that the 1,000-year-old language will be revived outside the Haredi community, the outgoing Yiddish Book Center founder sees it offering new windows into Jewish culture

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]]> Shoah Foundation to collect 10,000 testimonies on antisemitism since Holocaust https://www.timesofisrael.com/shoah-foundation-to-collect-10000-testimonies-on-antisemitism-beyond-holocaust/ Mon, 28 Apr 2025 15:24:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3537085 Research center, which houses over 61,000 people's Holocaust stories, will partner with American Jewish Committee to became largest repository of accounts of postwar antisemitism

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]]> Spielberg fears repeat of history: ‘We may again have to fight for right to be Jewish’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/spielberg-machinery-of-extremism-stirring-antisemitism-at-us-colleges-since-oct-7/ Tue, 26 Mar 2024 10:15:59 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3253716 Filmmaker deplores 'machinery of extremism' stirring antisemitism on campus since Oct. 7; Jews can both 'rage against heinous acts' by terrorists and decry deaths of Gaza civilians

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]]> ‘Color Purple’ release brings Alice Walker’s history of antisemitism back into focus https://www.timesofisrael.com/color-purple-release-brings-alice-walkers-history-of-antisemitism-back-into-focus/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 23:21:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3186579 Despite the author's groundbreaking work, her difficult relationship with Israel and Judaism, and outright flirtations with antisemitism, put her at odds with the Jewish community

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]]> Shoah Foundation launches project to document ‘unspeakable barbarity’ of October 7 https://www.timesofisrael.com/spielberg-launches-new-project-to-document-unspeakable-barbarity-of-october-7/ Sun, 10 Dec 2023 09:19:34 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3174679 130 accounts gathered so far from survivors of Hamas massacre to add to collection of Holocaust testimony; founder Steven Spielberg laments: Antisemitism is again 'standing proud'

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]]> Spielberg series depicts life’s dramatic battle of survival on Earth https://www.timesofisrael.com/spielberg-series-depicts-lifes-dramatic-battle-of-survival-on-earth/ Tue, 24 Oct 2023 06:07:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3133328 Producer's 'Life on Our Planet' takes audience through five mass-extinction events, in 'Game of Thrones'-like drama that sees species fight for dominance

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]]> In ‘Dial of Destiny,’ Indiana Jones fights Nazis, but this time on his home turf https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-dial-of-destiny-indiana-jones-fights-nazis-but-this-time-on-his-home-turf/ Thu, 29 Jun 2023 20:42:29 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3042352 Director James Mangold’s sequel brings the franchise’s longtime villains closer than ever before -- and into Israeli theaters on June 29 and US theaters on June 30

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]]> Spielberg seeking to adapt ‘Leopoldstadt’ Holocaust play for TV https://www.timesofisrael.com/spielberg-aiming-to-produce-tv-adaption-of-leopoldstadt-holocaust-play/ Mon, 22 May 2023 23:41:39 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3020233 Filmmaker and his production company are shopping idea of limited series based on Tom Stoppard's play, which would be directed by Stephen Daldry, known for his work on 'The Crown'

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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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]]> Gal Gadot hosts Holocaust survivor for remembrance event in her LA home https://www.timesofisrael.com/gal-gadot-hosts-holocaust-survivor-for-remembrance-event-in-her-la-home/ Thu, 20 Apr 2023 04:41:13 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2999169 Celina Biniaz, the youngest female survivor rescued by Oskar Schindler, speaks to Hollywood A-listers

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]]> Spielberg’s personal movie ‘Fabelmans’ flops at the Oscars, despite 7 nominations https://www.timesofisrael.com/spielbergs-personal-fabelmans-flops-at-the-oscars-despite-seven-nominations/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 11:44:48 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972817 Dramatization of his upbringing loses out to multiverse 'Everything Everywhere All at Once'; Jewish producer of 'All Quiet on the Western Front' sees movie take home four honors

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]]> ‘Everything, everywhere’ all over the Oscars, winning Best Picture, 6 more https://www.timesofisrael.com/everything-everywhere-all-over-the-oscars-winning-best-picture-6-more/ Mon, 13 Mar 2023 05:03:08 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2972598 Quirky multiverse flick feted for directing, acting; Brendon Fraser wins for 'Whale' portrayal, but Spielberg's 'Fabelmans' falls short amid guffaws over last year's on-stage slap

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