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Raphael Bob-Waksberg, right, in studio with “BoJack Horseman” actor Aaron Paul. (Netflix via JTA)

The creator of ‘BoJack Horseman’ comes from a home of funny Jews

Raphael Bob-Waksberg doubts he would now make some of the jokes he made about anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and Nazis in the show’s first season

Glenn Weiss (L), winner of the Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special award for 'The Oscars,' proposes marriage to Jan Svendsen onstage during the 70th Emmy Awards at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles, California on September 17, 2018. (AFP/Robyn Beck)

September 18, 2018, 4:52 pm

Emmy director wins a second time — with on-air proposal

During award acceptance speech Glenn Weiss, who is Jewish, calls girlfriend Jan Svendsen up to stage, asks her to marry him

By AFP

September 16, 2018, 2:18 am

The creator of ‘BoJack Horseman’ comes from a home of funny Jews

Raphael Bob-Waksberg doubts he would now make some of the jokes he made about anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, and Nazis in the show’s first season

By Renee Ghert-Zand

Actor Burt Reynolds talks about his new movie "The Crew" and his character Joey "The Bats" Pistella from his hotel suite at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Aug. 20, 2000, in Miami Beach, Florida (AP Photo/Amy E. Conn)

September 8, 2018, 4:09 pm

‘The dictionary definition of a golden man’ — Jewish stars recall Burt Reynolds

Handsome film and TV star known for his performances in ‘Deliverance,’ ‘Boogie Nights,’ and ‘Smokey and the Bandit,’ died Thursday at 82

By Lior Zaltzman

Vanessa Redgrave attends the 75th Venice Film Festival, where she received a Lifetime Achievement Award, Venice, Italy, August 29, 2018. (Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images via JTA)

August 30, 2018, 11:09 pm

Vanessa Redgrave unapologetic about 40-year-old ‘Zionist hoodlums’ remark

Following sympathetic 1977 documentary about Palestinians, members of Jewish Defense League extremist group had burned actress in effigy and put a bounty on her head

By JTA

Cast of 'Operation Finale.' (Courtesy MGM)

August 22, 2018, 10:54 am

Ben Kingsley says he carried a photo of Elie Wiesel on ‘Operation Finale’ set

Actor who plays Adolf Eichmann in new movie recounts how his grandmother’s approval of Hitler caused him to dedicate much of his career to Holocaust remembrance

By Naomi Pfefferman

Ben Kingsley as Adolf Eichmann in 'Operation Finale.' (Courtesy MGM)

August 21, 2018, 7:24 pm

From Schindler survivor to Eichmann, Kingsley says he plays horror’s human face

In ‘Operation Finale,’ hitting theaters August 29, the star portrays one of the key organizers of Hitler’s Final Solution — and dedicates his performance to Elie Wiesel

By Jordan Hoffman

Actor Gal Gadot attends the National Board of Review Awards gala in New York City on January 9, 2018. (Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for National Board of Review/AFP)

August 19, 2018, 6:16 pm

Gal Gadot among 10 highest-paid actresses in the world

Israeli ‘Wonder Woman’ star comes 10th on Forbes list, earning $10 million in a year; Scarlett Johansson the top earner

By TOI staff

Ruby Rose attends the LA Premiere of "The Meg" at TCL Chinese Theatre on August 6, 2018, in Los Angeles, United States. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

August 9, 2018, 1:39 pm

Ruby Rose cast as Jewish lesbian superhero Batwoman

The lesbian actress says she is ‘thrilled and honored,’ but many fans criticize the fact she isn’t Jewish, say character’s narrative downplays her religious identity

By TOI staff and AP

In this Sept. 15, 2014 photo, Charlotte Rae arrives at the 2014 PALEYFEST Fall TV Previews - "The Facts of Life" Reunion in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP, File)

August 6, 2018, 8:59 am

‘Facts of Life’ star Charlotte Rae dies at 92

Jewish actress and comedian, best known for her roles as a mother figure on 80s TV sitcoms, remembered as ‘wise, lovely and brilliant’

By AP

Bruce Lee with Chuck Norris in 'Way of the Dragon.' (Courtesy Matthew Polly)

August 4, 2018, 1:27 am

Mixed martial artist: Uncovering Bruce Lee’s hidden Jewish ancestry

In a new book by scholar Matthew Polly, research shows the American-born action film star was a polyglot with diverse ethnic backgrounds

By Rich Tenorio

Lior Raz arrives at the Israeli Consulate in LA event to Celebrate the 70th Anniversary of Israel at Universal Studios on June 10, 2018, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Willy Sanjuan/Invision/AP)

August 1, 2018, 12:47 pm

Israeli ‘Fauda’ star lands role in next Michael Bay action film

Lior Raz to feature alongside Ryan Reynolds in ‘Six Underground’; details of his character are being kept secret

By Michael Bachner

In this April 23, 2018 file photo, Scarlett Johansson arrives at the world premiere of "Avengers: Infinity War" in Los Angeles. Johansson has pulled out of the film “Rub & Tug” after her plans to portray a transgender man prompted a backlash. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

July 14, 2018, 1:05 am

Scarlett Johansson pulls out of trans drama after backlash

Actress was criticized for plans to portray a transgender man; says she understands ‘why many feel he should be portrayed by a transgender person’

By Jake Coyle

Rachel Brosnahan won for best actress in a television series - musical or comedy for "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" at the 75th annual Golden Globe Awards, January 8, 2018. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

July 13, 2018, 8:05 am

‘The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,’ Sarah Silverman’s show snag Emmy nods

Rachel Brosnahan, the non-Jewish star of very Jewy ’Maisel,’ nominated for best lead actress in a comedy series; notably missing: Roseanne Barr

By JTA

The rescued Chilean miners during a visit to Israel in 2011. (Kobi Gideon / FLASH90)

July 13, 2018, 6:40 am

Duped Chilean miners warn Thai boys to beware fraudsters

Group says they never got a dime for their story of 69 days underground, which made millions at the box office, and worry the recently rescued soccer team may suffer the same fate

By Ana Fernandez

In this undated photo released by Royal Thai Navy on Saturday, July 7, 2018, Thai rescue team members walk inside a cave where 12 boys and their soccer coach have been trapped since June 23, in Mae Sai, Chiang Rai province, northern Thailand (Royal Thai Navy via AP)

July 12, 2018, 9:34 am

Faith-based production house announces plan for Thai cave rescue Hollywood movie

Company says it’s ‘thanking God for answering prayers for the successful rescue of those trapped in the cave,’ as it talks to actors, writers and potential investors

By AFP