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Variety’s star-studded Hollywood summit on antisemitism takes a turn amid war in Israel

In the first celebrity conversation of the day, award-winning actor Julianna Margulies said “it is shocking” how few members of her industry have spoken out against antisemitism.

A woman poses by the iconic Hollywood sign on the day members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) approved a new three-year contract with major studios, in Los Angeles, California, U.S., October 9, 2023.
Albert Einstein in 1947

Einstein’s letter rebuking creationism up for auction

A wall featuring the cast of the 'Asterix the Gaul' series is seen in Brussles.

The Jewish roots of French icon Asterix the Gaul

Hank Greenberg 150

Hank Greenberg’s bat is up for auction


Jerry Lewis, comedy legend and charity fundraiser, dies at 91

Lewis traveled to Tel Aviv for a weeklong film festival in his honor, produced in association with the Steven Spielberg Jewish Film Archives.

Comedian Jerry Lewis reaches out to cover the camera lens as he arrives at the 12th annual American Comedy Awards.

Turning the contentious stereotype on its head

Adam Sandler's Netflix original film 'Sandy Wexler' portrays a totally different relationship between Jewish manager and black performer.

  Promo for Adam Sandler's Netflix original film 'Sandy Wexler'

Heimlich, Jewish doctor who devised maneuver to save choking victims, dies

In just the US, the maneuver is thought to have saved more than 100,000 lives.

Dr. Henry Heimlich (L), the 96-year-old Cincinnati surgeon credited with inventing the life-saving technique named for him, poses with Patty Ris, 87.

One-two punch

Jay Neugeboren gives fictional life to the historical boxer Max Baer.

Max Baer (left) takes on Lou Nova in a fight in 1939

David Goldfein to serve as US Air Force’s highest ranking officer

The Pentagon announced on Tuesday Goldfein’s nomination by President Barack Obama as the 21st Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force.

A pair of US Air Force F-15E Strike Eagles fly over northern Iraq after conducting airstrikes in Syria

Salomon Benzimra: A terrible loss for the Jewish people

Am Yisrael has lost a true Lion of Judah with the death of this brilliant but humble man who spent the last years of his life fighting for the Jewish people.

SALOMON BENZIMRA

Comedy legend Jackie Mason: Hollywood should blacklist celebrities boycotting Israel

"If not for the Jews who created the industry in Hollywood, all these people would never have a job and would never be working."

Legendary Borscht Belt comedian Jackie Mason has turned his acerbic humor to slamming critics of Israel

Zionist icon Sharansky marks 30 years of freedom from Soviet prison

Sharansky was regarded at the time as a symbol by everyone — the political left and right, religious and secular.

THEN PRIME MINISTER Shimon Peres greets newly released Prisoner of Zion Natan Sharansky at Ben-Gurion Airport where he was flown from Germany after being freed from a Soviet prison, exactly 30 years ago on Thursday or February 11, 1986.

Veteran Israeli actor Ya’ackov (Yankele) Ben Sira dies at 88

A memorial ceremony will be held Friday morning at 10:30 at the Cameri Theater in Tel Aviv. The funeral will be held at 12:00 p.m. in the Kiryat Shaul cemetery.

Veteran Israeli actor Ya’ackov (Yankele) Ben Sira

Larry David calls Donald Trump a racist on ‘SNL,’ earns $5,000

The Deport Racism PAC had offered a $5,000 bounty for anyone yelling out during the live TV broadcast: “Deport Racism” or “Trump is a Racist.”

US Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks at the Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition Forum in Des Moines, Iowa

Jewish American fashion designer Ralph Lauren announces he is stepping down as CEO

The designer is staying on with the company as executive chairman and head of design team.

Ralph Lauren