Category: Entertainment

As the calendar turns to September, many Jews eagerly await an annual fall tradition that signals a new beginning: Week 1 of the NFL season. This year, the season begins on Sept. 7, just about 10 days before Rosh Hashanah. Read on for our guide to all the Jewish players (listed alphabetically) and storylines to […]

Just yesterday, we covered Rolls Royce’s unveiling of a new $30 million car. However, that’s just a hint of the escalating prices in the exclusive classic car market – a far cry from the ’71 Ford Escort you’ve tucked away in hopes of a future windfall. As always, Ferrari takes center stage, achieving exceptional results […]

Music uniquely bridges generations, especially when an artist maintains relevance over decades, appealing to a broad spectrum of ages. One such artist who seamlessly fits this description is the iconic Madonna, a name that speaks for itself. While Madonna’s undeniable status is universally recognized, she is equally renowned for being a controversial figure in music […]

In the 1979 film And Justice for All, Al Pacino, in the role of defense attorney Arthur Kirkland, famously cries out,“You’re out of order! You’re out of order! The whole trial is out of order!” Given the spate of mass demonstrations that have been staged nationwide in Israel in recent months, one could justifiably exclaim, […]

“Golda,” the new biopic starring Helen Mirren as Israel’s first (and so far only) female prime minister, focuses on the few terrible weeks late in her life that would in some ways seal Golda Meir’s legacy. On Yom Kippur 1973, Egypt and Syria led a sneak attack on Israel that, in its stealth and fury, […]

Finding love in the modern age of dating dominated by screens can be challenging. However, this couple knew from the beginning that they were a perfect match despite their significant age difference. Rachel Allen, a 47-year-old woman, connected with 25-year-old Alex Michael on social media, and their bond grew more robust over time. Neither had […]

To prepare for their role in creating Adam Sandler’s latest movie, crew members hit the Toronto bar and bat mitzvah circuit. Production designer Perry Blake and set decorator Julia Altschul, guided by a local consultant on the Jewish coming-of-age ceremony, crashed 10 parties within a matter of weeks. “We saw how amazing and big and […]

Sleeping on a plane can be a difficult challenge for many of us due to the fluctuations in the air, the crowding or the feeling of suffocation. However, Martin Seeley, an American sleep expert, has revealed several great tips that can help you fall asleep easily on the plane. Do not drink alcohol on the […]

Michael Parkinson, the legendary UK TV talk-show host who died last week at age 88 was “the king of the chat show,” said BBC director general Tim Davie, in one of the many tributes that poured in over the weekend.Parkinson, who according to his own estimate had interviewed some 2,000 people from pop stars to […]

It started out as a roots trip, pure and simple. My late maternal grandmother, Elise Rachel Nachmias, daughter of Raphael Nachmias and Blanka Farhi, spent the first 22 years of her life in Bulgaria before being sent to Vienna to marry my grandfather, Czech-born Carl Arenz. In her later years, after a series of strokes […]