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Stars of the small screen

By Jennifer Lipman, September 14, 2011

The Jewish actors on your TV screens this autumn

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Autumn films 2011

By Jennifer Lipman, September 7, 2011

Kosher cinema to keep you warm as the days get shorter

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This one time, at summer camp...

By Jennifer Lipman, June 29, 2011

It's that time of year again - the time when thousands of British children and teenagers set off for Jewish summer camps, programmes and tours.

But whether it's a tent in a muddy field, a room at a disused boarding school or a hostel somewhere far flung and exotic, it's probably made it into a Hollywood version already.

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Five top Jewish film moments

By Anna Slater, June 16, 2011

Movie humour, Jewish style

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The best Jewish baby names

By Jennifer Lipman, June 15, 2011

Natalie Portman is now a mother, but what will she call her son? A look at the Jewish celebrities who found unusual names for their offspring.

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Kosher characters: TV's favourite Jewish faces

By Jennifer Lipman, May 26, 2011

From Jerry Seinfeld to Sandy Cohen, a look at the kosher characters who have lit up our television screens over the years.

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From Frankie to Borat

May 19, 2011

Click through for the best British Jewish stars of the last seven decades, as chosen by Michael Freedland.

If you think there's someone who has been missed off the list, email editor@thejc.com to let us know and we'll put together a gallery of the top suggestions.

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Israel, in the words of the stars

By Jennifer Lipman, May 6, 2011

The great and glamorous discuss the Jewish state.

Full coverage of Israel's 63rd birthday here

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Moses in the movies

By Jennifer Lipman, April 6, 2011

Seder night as seen on screen.

Full coverage of Pesach here

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Showbiz stars in fancy dress

By Jennifer Lipman, March 15, 2011

Coming up with the perfect Purim look year after year can be a challenge. With the festival around the corner, take some tips from the stars about who or what to dress up as.

Full coverage of Purim here

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Oscar dresses: stars on Red Carpets past

By Jennifer Lipman, February 25, 2011

The Oscars take place on Sunday and as always, it's all about the dresses. A look at what some Jewish leading ladies wore in the past.

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The rise of Aaron Sorkin

By Jennifer Lipman, February 21, 2011

Hollywood writer and creator Aaron Sorkin looks set to pick up at least one Academy Award this year for his work on The Social Network, the film about the creation of Facebook. A quick look at his career so far.

Sorkin Returns: Read more about the man himself here

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Natalie Portman: a life on film

By Jennifer Lipman, February 9, 2011

Nominated for an Oscar, the Jerusalem born actress has already scooped a Golden Globe for her turn as a deranged ballerina in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan. A look back at the career of Natalie Portman (filmed around her studies at Harvard, of course)

For more Red Carpet news, clips, galleries and more, go to the JC’s dedicated Red Carpet page

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Oscar winning actresses

By Jennifer Lipman, January 31, 2011

Jerusalem-born actress Natalie Portman could soon pick up her first Academy Award for her performance of the twisted dancer Nina Sayer in Darren Aronofsky's Black Swan.

If she does, she'll be joining an impressive list of Jewish leading ladies who have gone on to Oscar glory - or at least come close.

For more Red Carpet news, clips, galleries and more, go to the JC’s dedicated Red Carpet page

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The Brit awards in history

By Jennifer Lipman, January 14, 2011

Jewish musician Mark Ronson is up for the award for Best British Male Solo Artist, while Vampire Weekend, the New-York based band with a Jewish guitarist called Ezra Koenig, could win the International Group nod.

Actresses Lea Michele and Dianna Agron could also win as part of the Glee Cast in the International Breakthrough category.

To warm you up for this year's show on 15 February, take a look back at the Jewish stars who have graced Brit awards past.

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A year in Jewish showbiz news

By Jennifer Lipman, December 21, 2010

The celebrity gossip of 2010 - in pictures.

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Nominated for a Golden Globe

By Jennifer Lipman, December 14, 2010

The Jewish stars in with a chance of winning at the 2011 ceremony.

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Trinny and Susannah in Israel

By Jennifer Lipman, December 2, 2010

Photos from the party for Trinny and Susannah hosted by British ambassador to Israel, Matthew Gould

photos: Mati Milstein

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Katie Waissel's family album

By Jennifer Lipman, November 18, 2010

She's on our screens and in our living rooms every weekend, but what did Katie Waissel look like before she was famous. Some exclusive snaps of Katie over the years.

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