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Alan Zeitlin

Alan Zeitlin is a writer whose articles have appeared in The Jerusalem Post, The Jewish Press, The Forward and other publications. He is based in New York and hosts the “Film Fury” podcast.

Seasoned actor Michael Aloni of “Shtisel” and newcomer Swell Ariel Or star in the period piece.
“Moon Knight” features what is believed to be the first overtly Marvel Jewish character in the form of alter-ego Marc Spector.
A 50-year-old director doesn’t shy away from asking tough questions in this documentary that interviews aged individuals who as children met Adolf Hitler and how it affected their lives.
University of Connecticut senior Natalie Shclover said that while it’s not realistic to think that the harassment of Jewish students can be prevented, she does hope that the way such instances are handled by peers, faculty, administrators and academic institutions can improve.
The drama is based on the book by Alan Haft about the life of his father, “Harry Haft: Survivor of Auschwitz, Challenger of Marciano.”
The 67-year-old was irreverent, hysterical, controversial, and if you saw his act, you’d hear big laughs mixed with murmurs by audience members wondering if he’d crossed the line.
“I don’t know where this kid gets it,” said the father of 17-year-old Danielle Finn, before postulating that it may come from his own father, who was a cantor.
Jeffrey Yoskowitz and Liz Alpern say making the dish is a dying art, and they are hoping to jump-start a revival.
Director Norman Jewison understood how to make a monumental musical at a time where many had failed in transporting such work to the screen.
According to the university’s interim president, anti-Semitic comments are unacceptable in any context, but the slurs used are protected by free speech and not a violation of school rules.
“You don’t go after a comedian for telling a joke. If that would have happened at a comedy club, the cops would have been called, and the individual would have been arrested. But in Hollywood, you get an award,” said Dani Zoldan, co-owner of Stand Up NY.
I knew it would be a hit,” says creator Eliran Malka. “Usually, we see [haredim] in political aspects or demonstrations against the [Israeli] army.” But here, he says, “it’s cool yeshivah guys, and it’s like a college series but the Jerusalem version.”