Culture
How Jewish immigrants invented American childhood through classic toys, comics, and media
Virtually every major American toy company at the turn of the 20th century, with a few exceptions, had been founded by first-generation Jews, who invented the material culture of American childhood.
A world of Jewish flavors for Rosh Hashanah
Syria’s credit card comeback, Damascus International Fair mark return to global economy
Shabtai Zvi exhibition explores the false Messiah who mesmerized Jews across the world
What to watch in Israel this week: Classic action movies, and remembering Dolly Parton’s best roles
TV Time: This week’s picks include classic action, a psychological thriller, and some of Dolly Parton’s most memorable screen roles.
Omer Adam ties the knot: Pop singer marries Sacha Israelovich in intimate Portofino ceremony
The couple began their wedding festivities with an intimate, family-only gathering, with events set to continue over the next two days.
Legendary Festigal producer Miki Peled dies at 87
Peled, considered one of the pillars of Israel’s entertainment industry, left behind a remarkable legacy that shaped the childhoods of generations across the country.
'Kat World:' Artist Risa Brooke Oze turns wartime life in Israel into whiskered, cat-themed satire
Oze’s signature style filters big, uncomfortable themes through a distinctly feminine lens – bright, playful, and unmistakably her own.
What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse
TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.
New York Magazine’s ‘Habibi City’ celebrates 'jihad chic,' while pushing Jews out of the picture
MEDIA AFFAIRS: Critique of New York Magazine’s “Habibi City” package argues it ignores Jewish communities while presenting a one-sided Middle East narrative.
Italy is having a Yiddish moment. An unprecedented I.J. Singer translation is part of the boom.
The novelist’s dispatches from his 1932 journey through America are newly available in Italian.
ZZ Top drummer, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Frank Beard dies at age 77 in Texas home
The trio of Beard, guitarist Billy Gibbons, and bassist Dusty Hill was among the most enduring lineups in music history. They first played together in 1970 and continued until Hill's death in 2021.
Ofra Yitzhaki talks to ‘Post’ about new albums focusing on monumental musical figures - interview
As Bardanashvili aptly put it, Yitzhaki’s dedication is “a gift to everyone – to the audience, to the history of music, and especially to composers.”
Israel Plus: Israeli content is ready for its global moment
As audiences embrace stories from beyond their borders, Israel Plus is opening Israeli culture, creativity and entertainment to the world - now in English.
