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Judaism itself is not just faith-based religion, but also a practice with its own set of unique customs and cultures.

In the Bob Dylan biopic ‘A Complete Unknown,’ Jewish actor Timothée Chalamet delivers standout performance: review

“A Complete Unknown” separates itself from Dylan’s life as a Nice Jewish Boy in Minnesota, but remains a must-see film.

The best Hanukkah movies and TV episodes to celebrate the Jewish Festival of Lights

From animation to horror to even reality TV, there is so much to watch for the eight nights of this wonderful holiday.

Meredith Marks’ ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’ bat mitzvah is Jewish reality television at its finest

There is nothing I love to see on TV more than strong Jewish women choosing to celebrate their faith and heritage.

Why ‘A Real Pain,’ a film about Jewish cousins who visit a death camp will be the movie to beat at the Oscars

Jesse Eisenberg and Kieran Culkin shine in the new film “A Real Pain.”

New book ‘Chutzpah Girls’ inspires Jewish women to be resilient and own their power

Unpacked sat down with Tami Schlossberg Pruwer and Julie Silverstein to learn more about “Chutzpah Girls” and the importance of highlighting Jewish women.

‘Humans of Judaism’ tells the modern story of Jewish life in new book

Is ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’ star Gregg Sulkin Jewish? Unpacking his identity

For many Gen Zers, “Wizards of Waverly Place” heartthrob Gregg Sulkin was their first crush.

How Yosef Yekutieli, the architect of the Maccabiah Games, birthed Israeli sports

Thanks to a Russian-born Turkish World War I veteran, there is a Jewish Olympics.

‘Rachel Weiss’ Group Chat’ is the Jewish ‘Pride & Prejudice’ we’ve all been waiting for

“Rachel Weiss’ Group Chat” is a perfect depiction of growing up, growing friendships, and being open to our first impressions being incorrect.

The ‘Agatha All Along’ bar mitzvah scene is the Jewish representation Marvel has been missing

What “Agatha All Along” provided is even more rare: Jewishness just for its own sake, without a direct relation to plot.

Spooky, scary and mystical Jewish books to get you ready for Halloween

Whether it’s a lighthearted rom-com or a terrifying novel that’ll make you fear turning off the lights, these page-turners are exactly what you need to enjoy spooky season for truly capturing one of the best times of the year.

They wanted to celebrate the Jewish contributions to comics — so they created their own comic con

“Superheroes are a Jewish invention, and it’s this amazing chapter of American history that’s been overlooked,” Roy Schwartz said.

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