Academy awards
Alan Bergman, Oscar-winning lyricist and ‘father figure’ to Barbra Streisand, dies at 99
“Alan Bergman was not only a prolific lyricist, and incredible husband, father and grandfather, he was family to me — a father figure,” said Streisand.
Oscars recognize Israeli company Sound Radix for audio technology excellence
Jewish and Israeli presence felt at Oscars
‘No Other Land’ wins Best Documentary Oscar, director calls for hostages release
‘Anora,’ a movie with heart, is likely to win big at the Oscars
You can expect a few red Artist4Ceasefire pins on the red carpet – even though there actually is a ceasefire now – and likely no yellow-ribbon pins.
Gal Gadot to be a presenter at the 97th Academy Awards
The announcement of Gadot’s participation comes following her appearance at the Golden Globes in January, where she also presented an award.
Netflix musical 'Emilia Perez' leads Oscar nominations
Walt Disney's ABC will broadcast the event, and comedian Conan O'Brien will host.
Palestinian films make the Oscar shortlists, as Israeli hopefuls are passed over
Yariv Mozer’s We Will Dance Again, a hard-hitting film about the massacre at the Supernova music festival, was one of the eligible films that was passed over this year.
Jerusalem Cinematheque celebrates Robin Williams' legacy with special tribute series - opinion
The Jerusalem Cinematheque honors Robin Williams’ legacy with a month-long film series starting August 1. Catch classics like Aladdin and Good Will Hunting on the big screen.
Robert Downey Jr. returns to MCU as Dr. Doom: A game-changer for Marvel's future?
Robert Downey Jr. is set to play Dr. Doom in Marvel’s upcoming films, starting with 'Avengers: Doomsday' in 2026. Revealed at Comic-Con, his new role could reinvigorate the MCU's recent decline.
There are signs of growing antisemitism, and Jews are at the heart of all this - opinion
Instead of helping people relate to what happened at Auschwitz and highlighting the brutal extermination of the Jewish people, Glazer assisted those who sought to downplay the Holocaust.
Hollywood is failing Jewish-Americans despite a history together - opinion
Far from Jews controlling Hollywood, it would seem that in order to get ahead, they must bury their Jewishness, or else prostrate to antisemites.
Holocaust survivors to Glazer: Shameful for using Auschwitz to bash Israel
A letter criticizing Glazer's comments in his Oscar acceptance speech was penned by Holocaust survivor David Schaecter and signed by numerous other survivors and the children of survivors.
From hell to Hollywood: Freed Hamas hostage Mia Schem attends Elton John’s Oscar bash
Schem attended the star-studded Oscar party hosted by Elton John, where she wore a dress with a yellow pin in solidarity with those still held hostage by Hamas.
How Israeli hostages in Gaza wound up on display outside an Academy Awards afterparty
While Hollywood attends the Academy Awards and afterparties, the Hostage and Missing Families Forum have worked to display videos featuring their loved ones to advocate for their release.
