JTA: The Global News Service of the Jewish People

RSS Feed Arts & Culture

Clara Khoury, left, and Norman Issa in "Arab Labor," a miniseries written by author Sayed Qashua that will be shown at the Other Israel Film Festival in New York City.
Clara Khoury, left, and Norman Issa in "Arab Labor," a miniseries written by author Sayed Qashua that will be shown at the Other Israel Film Festival in New York City. (Other Israel Film Festival)

Amid criticism, film festival showcases Israel’s Arabs

By Gil Shefler · November 2, 2009

Responding to critics, the organizers of the third annual Other Israel Film Festival in New York say the weeklong November event is a rebuttal to those who seek to protest Israel by boycotting or banning Israeli films. Read more »

When Havdalah haunts Halloween

By Edmon J. Rodman · October 26, 2009

JTA columnist Edmon Rodman suggests that this Saturday night is the perfect time to accentuate the distinction between Holy Shabbat time and the secular every day. Read more »

Museum unveils top Jewish 18

September 29, 2009

The National Museum of American Jewish History announced its selections for its new Only in America Gallery/Hall of Fame set to open next year. Read more »

Toronto film fest calls Israeli PR strategy into question

By Ben Harris · September 15, 2009

As Israeli envoys try to change the subject, a film festival in Toronto triggers a high-profile Hollywood fight over Israel. Read more »

Photos and Videos

Yiddish film star Molly Picon, seen here in the 1923 classic "East and West," rarely wore women's clothes onscreen. (Courtesy Pacific Film Archive) Two kids discover the power of the menorah in "The Amazing Menorah of Mazeltown," among the crop of new Chanukah books for children this year. (Red Rock Press) A make-ahead Autumn Chopped Salad adds crunch to the Thanksgiving menu and is easy for guests to bring. (Linda Morel) Clara Khoury, left, and Norman Issa in "Arab Labor," a miniseries written by author Sayed Qashua that will be shown at the Other Israel Film Festival in New York City. (Other Israel Film Festival) John Safran is nailed to a cross in the Philippines on Easter Sunday, April 10, 2009. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) John Safran in the Ivory Coast, where he had a voodoo spell cast on an ex-girlfriend. (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) Strudel can serve not only as a savory dessert but also as an appetizer or hors d'oeurve. (Linda Morell) Tamir Goodman, driving to the basket during a high school all-star game in the late 1990s, was beset by injuries in his pro career. (Baltimore Jewish Times / David Deal) Lisa Schroeder of Portland, Ore., offered Jewish motherly advice on Sept. 3, 2009 during the Burning Man festival. (Ben Harris)

scroll up
  • Yiddish film star Molly Picon, seen here in the 1923 classic "East and West," rarely wore women's clothes onscreen.
  • Two kids discover the power of the menorah in "The Amazing Menorah of Mazeltown," among the crop of new Chanukah books for children this year.
  • A make-ahead Autumn Chopped Salad adds crunch to the Thanksgiving menu and is easy for guests to bring.
  • Clara Khoury, left, and Norman Issa in "Arab Labor," a miniseries written by author Sayed Qashua that will be shown at the Other Israel Film Festival in New York City.
  • John Safran is nailed to a cross in the Philippines on Easter Sunday, April 10, 2009.
  • John Safran in the Ivory Coast, where he had a voodoo spell cast on an ex-girlfriend.
  • JTA's Wandering Jew takes you on a tour in search of Jewish life at Burning Man in Black Rock City, Nevada. WARNING: Adult content.
  • Strudel can serve not only as a savory dessert but also as an appetizer or hors d'oeurve.
  • Tamir Goodman, driving to the basket during a high school all-star game in the late 1990s, was beset by injuries in his pro career.
  • Lisa Schroeder of Portland, Ore., offered Jewish motherly advice on Sept. 3, 2009 during the Burning Man festival.
scroll down

RSS Feed More in Arts & Culture

Nimoy narrates film about historic synagogue

October 27, 2009

Actor Leonard Nimoy narrates a new documentary about a historic synagogue designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. Read more »

Maccabi coach ejected in N.Y., refuses to exit

October 19, 2009

The head coach of the Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball team refused to leave the court following his ejection from an exhibition game against the New York Knicks. Read more »

Israel wants Kafka manuscript returned

October 18, 2009

Israel is demanding that Germany return the original manuscript of Franz Kafka's "The Trial." Read more »

Heritage Month project hires first national coordinator

October 6, 2009

The Jewish American Heritage Month project hired its first national coordinator. Read more »

View More Stories »

I forgot my password
Get JTA's free Daily Briefing