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Rishik Gandshari spelled “Yiddishkeit” and “keriah” on the way to the co-championship of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, June 2019. (Scripps National Spelling Bee Facebook)
June 6, 2019, 9:21 am
Yiddish word kicks off Scripps National Spelling Bee finals
US contestant nails the spelling of ‘Yiddishkeit’ before also getting a Hebrew word and tying for first in contest
By Lior Zaltzman
'Dead to Me' is a new Netflix show Jewish women need to watch. (Netflix/via JTA)
May 25, 2019, 9:03 am
‘Dead To Me’ is the new Netflix show Jewish women need to watch
Subverting expectations without relying on shock value, this compassionate, thrilling new ‘traumedy’ by creator Liz Feldman is a must for Yiddishe mamas — and TV lovers in general
By Lior Zaltzman
(Collage by Lior Zaltzman/JTA)
March 8, 2019, 5:11 am
12 Israeli shows to binge watch now that you’re done with ‘Shtisel’
From Netflix to Amazon, it seems the world is onto the fact that Israel makes some truly incredible TV
By Lior Zaltzman
(Collage by Lior Zaltzman/JTA)
March 1, 2019, 4:42 pm
Anne Frank comparison sums up problems with Oscar winner ‘Green Book’
Using a white protagonist in a story about racism is like focusing on Holocaust victim’s saviors instead of herself, commentator says
By Lior Zaltzman
Collage of the best sukkot on Instagram. (JTA)
September 28, 2018, 10:13 am
These are the best sukkahs on Instagram
Jews celebrate week-long festival in festival huts reflecting ‘different realities’ — including some made from Lego, magnetic tiles
By Lior Zaltzman
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
From left to right: Jackie Oshry, Claudia Oshry and Olivia Oshry at the Beautycon Festival in New York, May 20, 2017. Their sister Margo, not pictured, runs a food-focused Instagram account. (Kris Connor/Getty Images for Beautycon via JTA)
March 7, 2018, 8:04 am
Instagram stars face backlash over anti-Muslim mother
After Daily Beast revelation, Oshry sisters apologize, disavow their mom, Pamela Geller
By Lior Zaltzman
“Black-ish,” “Will & Grace” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” are among the TV series nominated for this year’s Golden Globes. (JTA graphic/Lior Zaltzman)
January 5, 2018, 11:28 pm
The 3 most Jewish TV shows nominated for Golden Globes
In addition to including a number of Jewish stars, this year’s shows also feature a number of Jewish writers and themes
By Lior Zaltzman
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September 20, 2017, 12:37 pm
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Rosh Hashanah is not the same in the US
When you’re an Israeli outside of Israel, the real challenge is taking Jewish secularism for granted
(Lior Zaltzman)
August 3, 2017, 2:55 am
6 Jewish podcasts that will make you rethink love
These touching podcasts are suggested in honor of Tu b’Av, also known as ‘The Jewish Day of Love,’ coming up next week
By Lior Zaltzman
JTA Collage (Netflix/The CW/Amazon Prime)
May 14, 2017, 4:35 pm
For Mothers’ Day, 8 Jewish TV moms who are smashing stereotypes
From transgender pioneer to charming, eccentric mom, these characters prove that Jewish matriarch is much more than an overbearing stereotype
By Lior Zaltzman
Some of the best Israeli TV shows streaming in the US include “Srugim,” “Prisoners of War” and “Fauda.” (Lior Zaltzman)
January 7, 2017, 12:35 am
6 Israeli TV shows to binge-watch now
Some are funny, some are painfully suspenseful, some are even terrifying — but they’re all worth watching
By Lior Zaltzman
Launched in 2012, Geltfiend was an innovator in the Hanukkah sweater scene. (Image by GeltFiend LLC/via JTA)
December 24, 2016, 2:36 am
Hanukkah sweaters are now a thing — and I love them
They might not be as popular as their Christmas-themed cousins, but they’re ugly, and they’re ours
By Lior Zaltzman
Seth from The O.C. presents Chrismukkah (YouTube screenshot)
December 17, 2016, 8:54 am
Eight TV shows that get Hanukkah just right
Less commonly — or successfully — portrayed than Christmas, the Jewish festival of lights has nevertheless created some great screen moments
By Lior Zaltzman
In this Feb. 28, 2015 file photo, Jon Stewart appears onstage at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" at the Beacon Theatre in New York. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
November 3, 2016, 4:39 am
Jon Stewart recalls Twitter feud with Donald Trump
Comedian says businessman repeatedly brought up his very Jewish birth-name Lebowitz as an apparent insult
By Lior Zaltzman
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