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Brett Ratner speaking at The Simon Wiesenthal Center's 2017 National Tribute Dinner at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif., April 5, 2017. (Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
October 4, 2023, 2:32 pm
Disgraced Hollywood Director Brett Ratner Immigrates to Israel
Ratner was well known as a supporter of Jewish and Israeli organizations and has been honored for his Jewish philanthropy and other humanitarian efforts.
By Ron Kampeas / JTA
Ilene Grant and Adrian Grant, event founder, pose with Rabbi David Silverman, head of Kollel.
September 27, 2023, 10:12 am
Kollel Brings Hollywood to Annual Dinner
Rabbi David Silverman and Kollel rabbis presented an evening of networking and knowledge at City Springs.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, is interviewed at a Writers Guild of America rally outside Paramount Pictures studio, May 8, 2023, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
July 19, 2023, 3:49 pm
SAG Strike Puts Brash Jewish President, Fran Drescher, Squarely in Spotlight
The union she has led since 2021, the Screen Actors Guild, has launched a strike over their treatment by studios in an age of digital streaming.
By JACKIE HAJDENBERG / JTA
Polly Adler was an internationally notorious madam in Jazz Age Manhattan, whose opulent brothels served as secret salons where celebrities, politicians, gangsters, businessmen, athletes and entertainers mingled // Photo Credit: The Polly Adler Collection courtesy of Eleanor Vera.
October 13, 2022, 12:16 pm
What’s Jewish About…The Jazz Age?
In this month’s column, Pulitzer Prize-winning, historian author Debby Applegate shares a fascinating perspective on Polly Adler in her book, “Madam: The Biography of Polly Adler, Icon of the Jazz Age.”
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man (by Paul Newman)
October 13, 2022, 10:52 am
The Extraordinary Life of an Ordinary Man
Clea Newman, the actor’s daughter, reflects on her father struggle to understand himself despite his great success.
By Bob Bahr
Visitors are immersed in over 200 of Picasso’s works — some from private collections and museums.
July 6, 2022, 4:25 pm
Entertainment Visionary Pumps Up Pullman Events
Adam Rosenfelt, head of Atomic Entertainment, reflects on his progress in Atlanta and announces big leaps forward.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Ivan Reitman attends the "Ghostbusters: Afterlife" world premiere, Nov. 15, 2021 in New York City. (Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Sony Pictures)
February 16, 2022, 2:36 pm
Ivan Reitman, ‘Ghostbusters’ Director and Son of Auschwitz Survivor, Dies at 75
Other big hits include "Stripes," "Dave," and "No Strings Attached," starring Natalie Portman and Ashton Kutcher.
By SHIRA HANAU
Photos by Revelry Photo House// The bat mitzvah girl is lifted up, chair and all.
September 28, 2021, 7:08 pm
Family Rolls Out Red Carpet for Emily’s Bat Mitzvah
Emily Tavani, who loves movies, acting, and entertainment, was the star of her own “Emilywood” bat mitzvah production.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
The AJFF’s mini festival in Roswell was said to have been lightly attended
September 2, 2021, 4:51 pm
AJFF Takes A Cautious Step Back To Theaters
The mini festival is an effort to gauge the public’s response to theater presentations.
By Bob Bahr
Michael J. Fox is known for his acting, sense of humor and promotion of Parkinson’s disease research.
November 12, 2020, 2:59 pm
Michael J. Fox on Strength, Life and Aging
New book by celebrity actor combines his humility and outlook on the future.
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Cameron Douglas is the son of Hollywood royalty.
October 29, 2020, 3:40 pm
Fame, Family and Redemption
Cameron Douglas, son of Hollywood royalty, tells of his ‘Long Way Home.’
By Robyn Spizman Gerson
Seth Rogen plays a Russian-Jewish immigrant and his own great-grandson in 'An American Pickle.' (Courtesy HBO)
August 7, 2020, 7:02 am
‘An American Pickle’ is Half-Sour, Still Charming Bite of Jewish Magical Realism
Streaming August 6 on HBO Max, Seth Rogen’s new caper features a surprisingly powerful performance by the comedian/producer. With significant shortcomings, it still has moments.
By JORDAN HOFFMAN
July 1, 2020, 6:54 am
Carl Reiner, Comedy’s Rare Untortured Genius
Writer, director and comedic legend, born to Jewish immigrants in New York, created ‘Dick Van Dyke Show,’ pioneered sitcom and sketch TV programs.
By HILLEL ITALIE
Lin Oliver and Henry Winkler have co-authored 36 books including the latest, “Alien Superstar.”
November 20, 2019, 2:31 pm
Winkler on Fonzie, Dyslexia and Stardom
An appearance by actor/author Henry Winkler at the Book Festival of the MJCCA Nov. 12 was pure entertainment.
By Roni Robbins
Trucks line up in the Antopolsky driveway for a movie shoot Feb. 13.
February 14, 2017, 2:29 pm
BDS Turned to Israel’s Advantage
A Hollywood actor’s BDS activism is producing a donation to a nonprofit organization battling the movement.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
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