Famous jews
Jerusalem Cinematheque pays tribute to actor, director, and sex symbol Paul Newman
The cinematheque retrospective offers an unusually strong overview of Newman's career, featuring both movies he led and directed.
How Jewish soccer legends forced to flee the Holocaust built modern football
Answering the call: The overlooked Jewish role in America’s revolution - opinion
Actors, leaders, Holocaust survivors among 18 notable Jews who died in 2025
Veteran journalist Arye Mekel passes away, age 75
Veteran journalist, diplomat Arye Mekel interviewed all the big names in politics.
A tale of 2 Jewish Super Bowl linemen: Ali Marpet and Mitchell Schwartz
Both are standout players, but only one — Ali Marpet, a sixth-year pro for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers — is expected to suit up for the NFL championship game on Sunday in his home stadium.
Chuck Schumer is now the highest-ranking elected Jewish official ever
Georgia’s new senators, Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock, were sworn in on Wednesday, making Schumer the new Senate majority leader — the first-ever Jew in that powerful role.
How Jews change the world
It comes as no surprise that two Jews, Bourla and Zaks, are spearheading two COVID-19 vaccines to which many may one day soon owe their lives.
Honoring Kurt Rothschild at 100
The president of the World Mizrachi movement is one of the most indefatigable and loyal soldiers the Jewish People has been blessed with over the past century.
Noa Kirel, Israeli singer and IDF soldier, signs historic deal
The contract signed by the Israeli singer and the American record company is historic in terms of the Israeli music industry.
Idina Menzel, Ilana Glazer and more to lead charity ‘Saturday Night Seder’
The full list includes names such as Idina Menzel, Mayim Bialik, Ben Platt, Ilana Glazer, Josh Groban, Debra Messing, Henry Winkler, Billy Eichner, Andy Cohen, Harvey Fierstein and Michael Solomonov.
Orthodox mother of 5 asks Olympic Committee to keep marathon off Shabbat
The marathon is usually scheduled for a Sunday, but was changed for this summer to a Saturday when a venue outside of Tokyo was chosen for the race.
Former Israel Super League Coach of the Year moves to NY Knicks
David Blatt will take up a role as basketball operations coach with the New York team.
A famous Jerusalem grandfather: Reb Aryeh Levin
Fifty years after the famed ‘Tzadik of Jerusalem’ passed away, his grandson continues in his ways and perpetuates his ideals.
