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The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm
"The History of Curb Your Enthusiasm" is a video podcast making waves among fans of Curb Your Enthusiasm , available for free on YouTube...
Jul 82 min read


Bad Boy - a teen imprisoned in juvenile detention who discovers the power of creativity to heal
"Bad Boy," a new Israeli drama streaming on Netflix since May 2, 2025, has quickly become a global hit, sweeping seven Israeli Television...
Jul 72 min read


Shtisel
"Shtisel" is an Israeli drama that first aired in 2013 on yes, gaining international acclaim through Netflix. Created by Yehonatan...
Jul 21 min read


Wolkenbruch's Wondrous Journey into the Arms of a Shiksa
The Awakening of Motti Wolkenbruch is a 2018 Swiss film directed by Michael Steiner, based on the novel by Thomas Meyer. The 94-minute...
Jun 292 min read


When Hollywood Calls: How Iceland Became the World's Most Epic Backlot
Imagine a landscape so otherworldly it feels like stepping onto another planet. So dramatic it can double for a post-apocalyptic...
Jun 242 min read


The Ambitious Biblical Drama About King David
"House of David," a new biblical drama series streaming on Amazon Prime Video, brings to life the epic story of King David, one of the...
Jun 232 min read


David Baddiel - On Comedy, Jewish Identity, and Family Trauma
I first encountered David Baddiel by chance, and with surprise. I was watching "The Infidel," a sharp and funny comedy in which a British...
Jun 183 min read


Maurice Sendak and the Wild Within
Maurice Sendak, one of the most beloved children's authors and illustrators of the 20th century, was born in Brooklyn in 1928 to Jewish...
Jun 142 min read


James McBride: Telling the Untold, Bridging Worlds
Some writers tell stories. James McBride preserves souls. In his latest literary triumph, The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store , National...
Jun 112 min read


Schitt’s Creek
I went into Schitt’s Creek with zero expectations. I’d barely heard of it, didn’t recognize the actors (at first), and assumed it was...
Jun 92 min read


Iceland's Bookworms Meet Their Match: Hebrew Library Drops in Reading Paradise
Jewish people are often referred to as the “People of the Book,” a term reflecting their deep cultural connection to reading and...
May 262 min read


What Did the Mossad Do Now?
Israel’s Mossad is the star of some truly outlandish conspiracy theories, blamed for everything from pop culture stunts to natural...
May 262 min read


Dimitri Ashkenazy: An Icelandic Clarinetist with a Global Impact
Dimitri Ashkenazy, born on October 8, 1969, in New York City, is an internationally renowned Icelandic clarinetist. His musical roots run...
May 252 min read


The Polar Bear, the Puffin, and a Street Art Encounter in Reykjavík
As a street art enthusiast, and maybe a bit of an art history nerd, I always get excited when the urban landscape is interrupted by...
May 222 min read


The Viking, the Jew, and the Haunted Mansion
The American sitcom Ghosts , now in its fourth season (the first two available on Netflix and the rest on Prime Video), offers a...
May 143 min read


Why is Israel participating in Eurovision?
In 1973, Israel made its debut appearance at the Eurovision Song Contest in Luxembourg. The story began when singer Ilanit discovered that...
May 134 min read


Robert Abraham Ottosson: A Conductor Who Brought Classical Music to Life in Iceland
Robert Abraham Ottosson was a Jewish-Icelandic conductor and musicologist whose work left a lasting mark on Iceland’s classical music...
May 42 min read


If "Will & Grace" Were Older, Jewish, and Gay
Mid-Century Modern premiered on March 28, 2025, on Hulu in the U.S. The 10 episodes of its first season released...
May 12 min read


Little My, Big Chutzpah: How a Jewish Woman Became a Moomin Icon
In a magical world of white, wide-eyed, and soft-hearted creatures, there are no wars. No hatred. No racism. Everyone simply... lives...
Apr 263 min read


Gad Saad Invites Iceland to Think Differently
Has Iceland Become Woke Central? Professor Gad Saad was recently interviewed by host Frosti Logason on a Spjallsins með Frosta Logasyni ...
Apr 233 min read
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