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March 31, 2017, 12:25 pm
In pictures: Schools out for seder!
Children from Etz Chaim, Rosh Pinah, Wolfson Hillel and Mathilda Marks-Kennedy make personalised seder plates representing their schools
By Brigit Grant
March 29, 2017, 8:21 pm
Bob Dylan to accept his Nobel Prize in Stockholm
The Jewish-born musician will pick up the prestigious award for literature in the Swedish capital
By JTA
Smurfette is pictured on the right
March 28, 2017, 8:45 pm
Female Smurf removed from poster in Israeli Orthodox neighbourhood
Female character Smurfette is the latest victim of Israel's Orthodox modesty wars
By JTA
Bar Rafaeli's post on Instagram
March 28, 2017, 8:09 pm
Bar Refaeli announces she’s pregnant with second child
Israeli supermodel has announced she will have another baby, posting 'something’s cooking' on her Instagram
By JTA
March 27, 2017, 9:41 am
Jessica Biel discovers that she’s a little bit Jewish
The actress and wife of Justin Timberlake, delves into her Jewish history during the genealogical programme
By Curt Schleier (JTA)
Screenshot of Richard Gere as Norman Oppenheimer
March 23, 2017, 4:54 pm
Richard Gere on channeling his ‘inner schlub’ in new movie
The Pretty Woman star is set to play a Jewish character in his new film, about a Jewish New York 'fixer' called Norman Oppenheimer
By Curt Schleier (JTA)
Striking close-up of Amy’s face in Stucley Place by Captain Kris and Amara Por Dios
March 23, 2017, 12:01 pm
Come on over…Gallery: Street art tribute to Amy Winehouse
Francine Wolfisz discovers Camden's five new artworks, commissioned by the Jewish Museum and Global Street Art
By Francine Wolfisz
March 22, 2017, 9:42 am
Britney Spears reportedly to play Tel Aviv concert in July
The 35-year-old artist known as 'Princess of Pop' is set to perform in the Jewish state for the first time this year
By JTA
Gal Gadot
March 21, 2017, 10:09 am
What a wonder! Gal Gadot gives birth to baby girl
The Israeli across and her husband Yaron Versano name their new arrival Maya
Ben-Gurion mid interview (1968) Interview Photo by Malcolm Stewart
March 9, 2017, 4:53 pm
Ben-Gurion unplugged: New film shows previously unseen footage of Israel’s founder
The chance finding of a film featuring David Ben-Gurion, Israel’s first prime minister, has been turned into a documentary
By Stephen Oryszczuk
Two Jewish women in occupied Paris wearing the yellow Star of David badge in June 1942, a few weeks before the mass arrest
March 9, 2017, 12:42 pm
Abdol Hossein Sardari: The Iranian consul who saved French Jews
Film-maker Mahdieh Zardiny wants recognition for the Muslim diplomat who saved hundreds from Nazi persecution
By Francine Wolfisz
Billy Crystal arrives at the LA Premiere of FX's "The Comedians" held at The Broad Stage on Monday, April 6, 2015, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
March 9, 2017, 11:13 am
Billy Crystal on why he loves being Jewish
Six-time Emmy Award-winning comedian, actor, producer, director and writer speaks as he currently tours the U.S.
By Cindy Sher (JTA)
Steven Spielberg
March 8, 2017, 3:58 pm
Steven Spielberg to direct new film with Tom Hanks and Meryl Streep
The director will manage the film about Washington Post’s publication of the Pentagon Papers in 1971
By JTA
Natalie Portman
March 5, 2017, 2:07 pm
Natalie Portman announces birth of daughter, Amalia
Israeli-born actress has given birth to a second child with her husband, French choreographer Benjamin Millepied.
By JTA
Jews of colour include famous rapper Drake
March 3, 2017, 2:25 pm
Drake and Jamie Foxx perform at flashy bar mitzvah that shocked Netherlands
Dutch tabloids recently had to teach their readers about bar mitzvahs, as two stars came to town
By Cnaan Liphshiz (JTA)
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