Comic Gianmarco Soresi mines his mixed Jewish background for laughs
The 37-year-old Gianmarco Soresi has seen his online popularity explode in recent years, as he joins a generation of comics finding audiences outside the comedy clubs.
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At Emmys, Hollywood stars display pro-Israel, pro-Palestine messages
FOZ launches annual Charlie Kirk Award, invites public to nominate first honoree
Dr. Maurit Beeri: Changing the world for the better, one patient at a time
Jerry Seinfeld compares 'Free Palestine' movement to Ku Klux Klan in surprise university speech
The famed comedian made the speech before introducing former Israeli hostage Omer Shem Tov.
TIFF strengthens security among pro-Palestinian protests for Israeli film shown in festival
Director Avrich told Deadline he planned to bring his own security team to supplement the festival’s, and Toronto Police told AFP that they had “a strong presence across.”
Kevin Spacey to headline 'One Night Only' concert at Tel Aviv’s Hangar 11
Kevin Spacey will headline a special Tel Aviv show, performing jazz standards and recounting stories from his decades in film and theater.
Ruth Hotel in Safed provides welcome break from reality
The hotel building is really beautiful. Originally, it was a khan, an inn, built by the Mamelukes in the 13th century.
At Toronto film festival, 'Palestine 36' tackles the past, echoes in the present
Annemarie Jacir’s 'Palestine 36,' set in 1936 under the British Mandate, premieres at TIFF as Palestine’s Oscar submission.
'The Voice Of Hind Rajab' wins runner-up award at Venice Film Festival
The film focuses on telephone operators from the Palestinian Red Crescent Society talking to a Gazan girl who was trapped in a car where her family already lay dead.
Gadi Zaig: Star of the news, the stage, and (soon to be) the silver screen
Behind the Bylines: Gadi Zaig is a talented thespian and veteran breaking news desk editor and was one of the first journalists in the world to report on the October 7 massacre.
Gaza girl’s desperate pleas in ‘The Voice of Hind Rajab’ shake Venice
Meanwhile, US director Julian Schnabel criticized calls for two of the stars of his latest film, Gal Gadot and Gerard Butler, not to show up at the festival over their support for Israel.
Daniel Levy steps down after nearly 25 years, leaving impact of Jewish identity at Tottenham
Levy's departure, as one of the senior Jewish figures in English soccer, closes a chapter of Jewish leadership at a club with one of soccer’s most prominent Jewish fanbases.
Israel's Guy Sasson starts strong in singles, doubles at US Open
Despite the straightforward win, Sasson acknowledged the nerves of opening matches at a Grand Slam and praised his opponents.
