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Director James Burrows poses on March 25, 2025, at the Directors Guild of America in Los Angeles. (AP/Chris Pizzello, File)
June 22, 2026, 6:52 am
James Burrows, director of classic TV comedies including ‘Cheers’ and ‘Friends,’ dies at 85
Jewish director grew up in New York City, helmed more than 75 pilots that were picked up as series; he quipped that his Jewish heritage ‘certainly helped with the humor’
By Beth Harris
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February 12, 2026, 1:24 pm
4 Must-watch Israeli series now streaming on ChaiFlicks – 50% off!
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.
By Anis Modi
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From the WebJanuary 21, 2026, 1:53 pm
Watch “The Chef” and other hit Israeli TV series on ChaiFlicks
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!
PROMOTED CONTENT
January 20, 2026, 9:02 am
4 Must-watch Israeli series now streaming on ChaiFlicks – 50% off!
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.
By Anis Modi
A Box of Grossinger's Rye Cracker Boards, produced by Streit's Matzos. (Courtesy Harris Salomon via JTA)
July 29, 2025, 12:51 am
Grossinger’s iconic rye bread rises again — in a new form
The Borscht Belt resort that served as the inspiration for ‘Dirty Dancing’ is the subject of a new scripted TV show – and it’s launching a product aimed at stoking fans’ appetites
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Il Volo, three Italian operatic singers who perform 'popera' and will appear in Israel on October 14, 2023. (Courtesy: Opera Bleus)
October 2, 2023, 6:29 pm
Il Volo, trio of Italian operatic singers, to perform in Tel Aviv
The three male singers, who met as teens in a singing contest, cover works by Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and others
By Jessica Steinberg
Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale in 'Pokerface.' (Photo by: Evans Vestal Ward/Peacock)
January 26, 2023, 1:33 am
Natasha Lyonne’s well-played old Jewish man shtick makes ‘Poker Face’ a sure bet
Airing Jan. 26 on streaming service Peacock, this mystery of the week show is like a newish-Jewish spin on the old classic ‘Columbo’ – and we hope it runs just as long
By Jordan Hoffman
This image released by Peacock shows Jeff Wilbusch, right, in a scene from "The Calling." (Heidi Gutman/Peacock via AP)
November 11, 2022, 3:46 am
New crime show ‘The Calling’ tells story of a religious Jewish detective
Based on books by Israeli Dror Mishani, Peacock-streaming version puts Avraham Avraham, who quotes from the Torah, at forefront amid new spasm of antisemitism
By Mark Kennedy
In 'The Patient,' Andrew Leeds plays Ezra Strauss, who turns to Orthodoxy in college, a path his parents don't understand. (Suzanne Tenner/FX/ via JTA)
October 14, 2022, 2:40 am
Hulu’s ‘The Patient’ gets at a dynamic rarely seen on TV: Orthodox-Reform tensions
From the Mourner’s Kaddish to kosher observance, creators Joel Fields and Joe Weisberg, both Jewish, give a nuanced portrayal of Judaism, reflecting their deep-rooted identities
By Linda Buchwald
A photo of TV producer Eric Weinberg is displayed before a news conference to announce sexual assault charges against Weinberg, October 5, 2022 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Christopher Weber)
October 6, 2022, 1:38 pm
Eric Weinberg, producer of hit TV show ‘Scrubs,’ charged with sexual assaults
62-year-old allegedly assaulted five women after luring them to photoshoots; charged with 18 felony counts including rape; DA urges more potential victims to come forward
By Christopher Weber
Dana Blankstein-Cohen (left), director of Sam Spiegel Film and Television School with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos at the September 2022 awards ceremony of the Sam Spiegel Series Lab (Courtesy Shelly Simon)
September 28, 2022, 2:51 pm
Jerusalem film school lab project singles out 2 promising TV scripts
Scripts of legal dramas in Israeli court system and Arab LGBTQ families win prizes given in partnership with Netflix, Westend Studios and Paramount’s VIS Social Impact studio
By Jessica Steinberg
American television host, comedian and producer Conan O’Brien filmed an episode of his travel series 'Conan Without Borders' in Israel in 2017, working with local Israel producer Asaf Nawi. (Courtesy Yonatan Sindel/Flash 90)
August 22, 2022, 11:32 am
Seeking to woo TV and filmmakers, Israel offers 30% rebate to sweeten the deal
Producers say long-sought effort coordinated by several government ministries will bring in big budgets from foreign production companies
By Jessica Steinberg
Miriam Eskenasy, left, speaks with Angela on 'The Rehearsal.' (HBO/ screenshot)
August 17, 2022, 6:47 am
Hebrew tutor Miriam stole the show on ‘The Rehearsal.’ Here’s what she has to say
Hired to give lessons to Nathan Fielder’s fake family on the hit HBO series, Miriam Eskenasy, who came to the US via Romania and Israel, has a fascinating tale of her own
By Jackie Hajdenberg
Ashton Kutcher reveals his battle with a rare form of vasculitis during an episode of 'Bear Grylls: The Challenge' that aired August 2022. (YouTube)
August 11, 2022, 10:50 am
Ashton Kutcher says he’s ‘lucky to be alive’ after battling autoimmune disease
Actor reveals difficult ordeal during an episode of ‘Running Wild with Bear Grylls: The Challenge,’ says ‘rare form of vasculitis’ robbed him of sight, hearing and equilibrium
By ToI Staff
Actor Henry Winkler spoke at Jerusalem's Sam Spiegel of Television and Film while in Israel in March 2022 to film his role as the father in HOT comedy series 'Chanshi,' created by Sam Spiegel graduates. (Courtesy: Sam Spiegel)
March 11, 2022, 11:59 am
Ayyy! The Fonz arrives in Israel, playing role of Jewish dad in HOT comedy ‘Chanshi’
Actor Henry Winkler speaks to students at Jerusalem’s Sam Spiegel Film and Television School, practices his ‘het’, shares memories and motivation
By Jessica Steinberg
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