Michael Rapaport

The loud, the quiet, and the hateful: Inside Hollywood's war over Israel

 As Hollywood turns on Israel, some stars speak up, while claims of a pro-Israel blacklist collide with reality

Lawrence Bender, pictured here with Israeli actress Rotem Sela, producer of ‘Red Alert,’ is among other Hollywood figures involved with The Brigade, a group formed by Jewish entertainment figures and allies, who have challenged antisemitism and anti-Israel sentiment within the industry.Premium
EREZ TADMOR

Israeli director Erez Tadmor takes ‘Matchmaking 3’ to New York - and reveals its unlikely secret

American Jewish actor and comedian Michael Rapaport visits the Western Wall in Jerusalem’s Old City on a trip to Israel in December 2023.

Michael Rapaport to star in Comedy for Koby Sukkot tour

Niv Sultan and Maor Schweitzer from Matchmaking 2

Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel


Michael Rapaport: Passion, Advocacy, and the Power of Jewish Pride

During an 'IsraelCast' podcast interview with Steven Shalowitz, Award-winning actor Michael Rapaport talked about his Jewish identity, the challenges facing Israel, and the importance of humor.

Israelcast podcast with Michael Rapaport

Gal Gadot, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebs salute the hostage release

While many celebrities celebrated the release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, Israel's critics were silent on the women's plight and newly returned freedom.

 (L-R) Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher.

Michael Rapaport brings his standup act to Israel during the war

"There’s more at stake in performing in Israel, though. So many people have gone through so much sorrow and grief over the last year."

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT: More is at stake when performing in Israel.

Michael Rapaport to perform in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv in October

Rapaport had never visited Israel but since October 7, he’s been back repeatedly.

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT.

A serious look at the silly Oscars - review

This year it seems borderline ridiculous, since, for most of us, there will be more suspense over which celebrities wear yellow ribbons to draw attention to the 134 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

 CILLIAN MURPHY plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Michael Rapaport calls out Hollywood for ignoring the hostages on 'Eretz Nehederet'

The sketch was especially striking in the way it used clips of real stars attending recent awards shows to make it look as if Rapaport was actually hosting the awards.

 Michael Rapaport and 'Eretz Nehederet' actress/comedian Liat Harlev, pose on the set of the new skit.

Politicians, musicians and Hollywood actors gather in Hostages' Square rally

This demonstration came following an announcement that hostage deal negotiations made meaningful progress and that Hamas was willing to be more flexible with its demands.

 Relatives of Gaza hostages speak at the rally at 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv, February 24, 2024

'Bring Them Home Now': Israel airs Gaza hostage ad during Super Bowl

“So use the app, don’t use the app, I don’t give a f*ck," comedian Michael Rapaport says. "Let’s bring them home now!”

 Screenshot of Israel's Super Bowl advertisement.

Michael Rapaport: Nobody said anything about hostages at Golden Globes

“I’m embarrassed that not one person said one thing... at the Golden Globes the other night, about the 133 hostages that were kidnapped in broad daylight, Rapaport said.

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT in Israel.