Hollywood
Hedy Lamarr.Photo: Public Domain, Wikimedia commons
May 1, 2026, 8:52 am
Hedy Lamarr: Hollywood glamour, Jewish roots
During World War II, Hedy Lamarr invented a radio guidance system using frequency-hopping technology. Today that technology is the basis for secure Wi-Fi, GPS and Bluetooth.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Bradley Cooper as Leonard Bernstein in Maestro. Photo: Jason McDonald/Netflix
April 23, 2026, 12:30 pm
Rewriting the script
Hollywood was built by Jewish pioneers, but their story was sidelined. Now, a new generation is pushing for authentic representation on and off screen. Jessica Abelsohn explores how the tide of Jewish representation is turning.
By Jessica Abelsohn
The cast of Seinfeld. Photo: X
August 19, 2025, 8:38 am
Reclaiming the Jewish image through storytelling
'You cannot fight with facts alone. You cannot reason someone out of an image they did not reason themselves into. The ancient answer, and the only one still effective, is story.'
By Michael Weisler
Gal Gadot poses with her new star at a ceremony honoring her on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on March 18, 2025, in Los Angeles. Photo: Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP
March 19, 2025, 10:03 am
Gal Gadot honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Gal Gadot, who found fame with Fast and Furious before transforming into Wonder Woman, is the first Israeli actress to be honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
By Jessica Abelsohn
Photos: Instagram @beingjewishpodcast
January 16, 2025, 3:55 pm
Becoming 10 per cent more Jewish
Josh Gad, Ginnifer Goodwin and Marlee Matlin sit down with Jonah Platt for an episode of his podcast Being Jewish to chat all things advocacy, family and heritage.
By Jessica Abelsohn
The Pasadena Jewish Temple & Centre smolders after burning in the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California. Photo: Mario Tama/Getty Images
January 10, 2025, 8:53 am
LA Jewish community springs into action amid devastating fires
Among the thousands of people who have lost their homes are several Jewish celebrities and at least one area rabbi.
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Harrison Ford presents the award for Best Picture at the 2023 Oscars ceremony at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. Photo: AP Photo/Chris Pizzello
January 18, 2024, 2:54 pm
Jewish entertainers slam exclusion of Jews from Oscars diversity push
Michael Rappaport, Debra Messing, David Schwimmer and Iliza Schlesinger are among 250 signatories on a missive urging inclusion for Jews in 'under-represented' groups outlined by the Academy.
By TOI STAFF
J. Smith-Cameron at the 81st Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California. (JTA: Gilbert Flores/Golden Globes 2024/Golden Globes 2024 via Getty Images)
January 8, 2024, 1:11 pm
Why Golden Globes attendees wore yellow ribbon pins to the 2024 awards ceremony
Yellow ribbons are a longstanding symbol of readiness to welcome home prisoners or hostages.
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Photo: Screenshot X
October 31, 2023, 6:53 am
Julianna Margulies pans Hollywood
"The last thing I thought in my life is that I would be the one actress speaking up for Jews."
By AJN STAFF
October 24, 2023, 7:06 am
Once upon a time in the south
Tarantino visited the Negev region to meet with survivors from the Gaza border communities, and to support local businesses.
Sammi Cohen (left) and Sunny Sandler on the set of You Are So Not Invited to My Bat Mitzvah. Photo: Scott Yamano/Netflix
September 11, 2023, 6:42 am
The makings of an authentic Jewish film
"We really wanted to be careful and represent things authentically and check ourselves. So we had a lead rabbi that was consulting, and then a couple of other rabbis that we would send everything to."
By Lior Zaltzman
David Baddiel. Photo: Steve Best/Xavicus Media
August 24, 2023, 9:39 am
‘Jews don’t count’
British comedian and author David Baddiel is in town, headlining Shalom's Sydney Jewish Writers Festival and Melbourne Jewish Book Week. He spoke to The AJN about everything from his relationship with Judaism, to antisemitism and the issue of authenticity casting in Hollywood.
By Carly Adno
Writer/director/executive producer Greta Gerwig poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film Barbie, in London. Photo: Scott Garfitt/Invision/AP
July 30, 2023, 5:20 pm
Barbie director wants you to feel like it’s Shabbat
Gerwig is winning acclaim for transforming Barbie from a stagnant symbol of capitalism and women's oppression into a canvas for exploring self-discovery, through an accidental jaunt from the toy world into the real one.
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Alan Arkin seen in 2007. Photo: Getty Images/JTA
July 1, 2023, 5:45 pm
Veteran Jewish actor Alan Arkin passes away at 89
Born in Brooklyn to the son of Ukrainian and German Jewish immigrants, Alan Arkin won multiple Academy Award and Emmy nominations during his 65-year career.
By Andrew Silow-Carroll
Photo: Instagram @amyschumer
June 28, 2023, 7:21 am
Amy Schumer calls out Hollywood
"I never thought that I was going to do anything like that. Like when I would hear liposuction I was just like, that's so crazy to me, and I would say that I'm not ever going to do anything …"
By AJN STAFF
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