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Netflix star Brett Gelman says 'Zionism is Sexy,' defends Israel

Gelman agreed with co-star Noah Schnapp's characterization of Hamas as a terrorist organization, also stating that those who are not pro-Israel might be consciously or subconsciously, antisemitic.

Dua Lipa in a surprising statement: 'I feel bad for every Israeli life lost on Oct. 7'

In 2020, Lipa faced criticism for an Instagram post that condemned the actions of the IDF against Palestinians and included controversial statements about "fake Jews" creating Hamas.

'Stranger Things' Gelman guests on 'Eretz Nehederet'

Since the outbreak of the war, Gelman has visited Israel and condemned the Hamas massacre, supporting Israel on social media and at the march in Washington, DC in November. 

Wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman is glad to be seen as a strong Jew

Friedman is the longest-reigning world champion in the four-year history of All Elite Wrestling — a pro wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida.

By ELLIOT OLSHANSKY/JTA
23/12/2023

Jerry Seinfeld, Scooter Braun among celebrities to ‘bear witness’ after Oct. 7 massacre

Over the last week, a slew of actors, comedians, music executives and social media personalities, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, have visited Israel.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
21/12/2023

20 Jewish celebrities who died in 2023

Here is a selection of obituaries of 20 of the most famous Jews who died in 2023m in chronological order.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
20/12/2023

Actor Matthew Perry died from 'acute effects of ketamine'

Perry, 54, best known for his role as Chandler Bing of the 1990s hit television sitcom "Friends," was found lifeless in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.

By REUTERS
16/12/2023

Actor Josh Gad shares middle finger candle for people 'triggered' by Hanukkah

Gad posted an image of a candled hand displaying its middle finger with the message "For those of you triggered by people wishing each other happy Hanukkah, this is for you."

Taylor Swift named Time's Person of the Year, capping her record-breaking 2023

Swift took the award in a year when her nearly two decades of fame and influence came to a peak, the magazine said in announcing the title.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023
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