Long-starved ‘Shtisel’ fans can take a bite of ‘Kugel’ The two shows are “in the same jungle, but they’re different breeds. It has all the jokes that you would recognize from ‘Shtisel,’ but it also really stands in its own world,” actor Mili Avital told JNS. Jacob Kamaras Feb. 27, 2025
Idan Amedi celebrates birthday at comeback concert The popular singer and TV star performs in Jerusalem for the first time since being wounded in Gaza. JNS Staff Feb. 20, 2025
Joe Biden’s sycophants in the Hebrew media That Oded Ben-Ami and Yonit Levi are able to take time out of their frenetic schedules to hail the U.S. president as a high-functioning Zionist hero is as politically transparent as it is embarrassing. Ruthie Blum Aug. 7, 2024
‘Your Honor’: Israeli drama adaptation tops US streaming charts American version of hit series becomes most-watched show in the United States. Eran Itzkovitch July 10, 2024
‘Fauda’ star posts photo of injuries sustained in Gaza Idan Amedi is best known for his role in the Netflix hit show “Fauda.” Feb. 20, 2024
Israeli satirical show mocks wealthy Hamas chiefs Hamas's three top leaders outside of Gaza—Ismail Haniyeh, Khaled Mashaal and Abu Marzouk—have an estimated combined net worth of over $10 billion. Dec. 14, 2023
US actor Michael Rapaport appears in Israeli satirical show Since the Oct. 7 attack, Rapaport has emerged as a major pro-Israel voice in the public diplomacy sphere. Dec. 13, 2023
A monolithic media, essential to the left, imperils democracy As in the United States, Israel’s mainstream media outlets favor the political left. That’s why they’re trying to crush “Channel 14,” which favors Netanyahu and judicial reform. Jonathan S. Tobin Aug. 13, 2023
Jerusalem bridge-builder revisits intifada hot spots for new streaming series Avi Melamed trekked back to Isawiya, East Talpiot and Jabel Mukaber to catch up with community leaders for a series called “The Seam Line,” which breaks down the fabric of Jerusalem. Mike Wagenheim June 30, 2023
