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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 529

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Alycia Debnam-Carey as Milla (left), and Aisha Dee as Chanelle in Netflix's 'Apple Cider Vinegar.' (Courtesy of Netflix via JTA)
February 16, 2025, 4:46 pm
Netflix’s ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ features a Jewish-run ‘cancer clinic.’ What is it?
The show is based on the true story of two less-than-honest wellness influencers – and an institute in Mexico founded by the daughter of a German Jew who fled the Holocaust
By Andrew Lapin
Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer game in a scene from their new Netflix series 'Bros.' (Courtesy Netflix)
February 4, 2025, 2:41 pm
Facing criticism, Netflix insists it does invest in original Israeli content
After coming under attack by local industry executives, streaming platform points to Hebrew-language ‘Bros’ and upcoming project with Lior Raz and Rotem Sela
By Jessica Steinberg
The cast of 'Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,' an original Israeli TV drama adapted for the screen by Esti Namdar, produced by Yes, and later acquired by streaming platform Netflix in 2022 (Courtesy)
February 3, 2025, 1:14 pm
Israeli TV industry tells Netflix it’s time to invest locally
Executives and screenwriters say without international streamers sinking in cash, Israeli series will dry up: ‘We are a cultural industry in the midst of a severe crisis’
By Jessica Steinberg
Israeli actors Noa Cohen (right) as Mary and Ido Tako (left) as Joseph in Netflix's new biblical epic 'Mary.' (Christopher Raphael/Netflix)
November 16, 2024, 12:42 pm
Boycott calls over Israeli cast as Mary in Netflix’s Jesus mom epic
Claiming mother of Jesus was Palestinian, social media users say it’s offensive to cast Israeli actress as titular character in movie amid war in Gaza; Anthony Hopkins also stars
By Michael Horovitz
Israeli actors Noa Cohen (right) as Mary and Ido Tako (left) as Joseph in Netflix's new biblical epic 'Mary.' (Christopher Raphael/Netflix)
October 16, 2024, 10:44 am
Israelis star in Netflix bible epic ‘Mary,’ also with Anthony Hopkins
Movie features Noa Cohen, 21, in the titular role as the mother of Jesus; director says Israeli cast was important for ‘authenticity’
By ToI Staff
Kristen Bell (left) as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah in the Netflix series "Nobody Wants This." (Stefania Rosini/Netflix via JTA)
October 11, 2024, 2:56 pm
‘Nobody Wants This’ gets 2nd season — now with more Jews
Series about interfaith relationship between agnostic podcaster and rabbi described as ‘a positive’ story by creator, herself a convert to Judaism
By Andrew Lapin
Kristen Bell as Joanne and Adam Brody as Noah in 'Nobody Wants This.' (Stefania Rosini/Netflix)
September 30, 2024, 3:38 am
Real-life rabbi coached the ‘overtly Jewish’ scenes on Netflix’s ‘Nobody Wants This’
Series about interfaith relationships is based on filmmaker’s own conversion to Judaism before marrying her Jewish husband. She enlisted her rabbi to make it real on screen
By Shira Li Bartov
The main characters in 'Kissufim,' a Netflix movie set in late 1970s in the southern kibbutz (Courtesy)
September 27, 2024, 2:31 am
The way we were: Netflix’s ‘Kissufim’ an eerily prescient story of kibbutz next to Gaza
Film set in late 70s as Israel and Egypt sign historic peace treaty explores the tensions of those living in and around Gaza, and becomes a window into the kibbutz before October 7
By Jessica Steinberg
A scene from Netflix's 'Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial' docuseries. (Netflix via JTA)
June 10, 2024, 2:14 am
How Netflix’s new docuseries ‘Hitler and the Nazis: Evil on Trial’ aims to reach Gen Z
Now streaming, six-part series constructed as a thriller to hook today’s youth. Director Joe Berlinger explains why educating them is crucial
By Gabe Friedman
Guy Amir (left) and Hanan Savyon at a Beitar Jerusalem soccer game in a scene from their new Netflix series 'Bros.' (Courtesy Netflix)
April 18, 2024, 8:11 am
Banking on ‘Bros’: Netflix’s first original Hebrew-language series is finally arriving
With its original release date delayed by the events of October 7 – and its rescheduled premiere party canceled due to the Iranian attack – ‘Bros’ emerges during a deeply charged moment
By Amy Spiro
Illustrative: Avi Azulay as Moses holds the Ten Commandments in the Netflix series 'Testament: The Story of Moses.' (Courtesy Netflix)
April 10, 2024, 1:58 am
‘Testament: The Story of Moses’ is a top Netflix show — and it features multiple rabbis
Released around Easter and Passover, the docudrama turns to Jewish, Christian and Muslim clergy, making it a great addition to the streamer’s small faith and spirituality category
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Adam Sandler poses for media at a photo-call for the movie 'Spaceman' during the International Film, Festival Berlinale, in Berlin, Wednesday, February 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
March 7, 2024, 10:05 pm
Jewish comedian Adam Sandler was Hollywood’s highest earner in 2023
Netflix subscribers spent 500 million hours watching the actor’s movie catalog during the first half of last year, according to Forbes
By ToI Staff
The main cast of 'The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem,' pictured from left to right: Rosa (Hila Saada), Gabriel (Michael Aloni), Luna (Swell Ariel Or), David (Israel Ogalbo), Merkada (Irit Kaplan). (Courtesy of yes Studios via JTA)
November 15, 2023, 1:04 am
‘Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ star opens up on Israel-Hamas war from afar
Promoting her new film ‘Kissufim’ — coincidentally the name of the kibbutz where 8 civilians, including kids, were massacred by terrorists — Swell Ariel Or says ‘my soul is sad’
By Jackie Hajdenberg
A screenshot from Netflix's five-part series "Life on Our Planet." (Netflix: used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
October 24, 2023, 9:07 am
Spielberg series depicts life’s dramatic battle of survival on Earth
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
By Andrew MARSZAL
Amir Guy (left) and Hanan Savyon in the upcoming Netflix comedy 'Bros.' (Courtesy: Netflix)
October 3, 2023, 6:01 pm
Hebrew-language comedy ‘Bros’ slated to hit Netflix next month
Eight-episode TV series created by and starring Guy Amir and Hanan Savyon tells a tale of two lifelong friends, bar owners and Beitar Jerusalem fans
By Amy Spiro
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