Theodor HerzlTheodor Herzl – the man behind Israel documentary review: A deep dive into a man you probably don’t know that much aboutDavid Baddiel narrates this deeply researched and fascinating portrayal of Zionism’s founding fatherBy Josh Kaplan3 min read
FilmSuperman review: ‘You don’t get more Jewish’ ★★★★★The superhero’s Yiddishe soul forged by the experience of being an immigrant is on full display in this stirring rebootBy John Nathan2 min read
FilmHot Milk review: ‘delicately adapted for the screen’ ★★★In her directorial debut, Rebecca Lenkiewicz establishes the characters of Deborah Levy’s 2026 Booker-nominated novel with care and admirable economyBy John Nathan1 min read
FilmJurassic World Rebirth review: ‘Scarlett Johansson breathes new life into dinosaurs’ ★★★The Jewish Hollywood star helps make this as good as a Jurassic movie can beBy John Nathan2 min read
DocumentariesBarbara Walters: Tell Me Everything review – a fascinating exposé with one glaring omission ★★★★The American broadcaster known for her intimate interviews with celebrities and politicians alike was a complicated figure according to a new documentary. But was her Jewishness part of her complexity?By Eliana Jordan3 min read
FilmReview: F1 ★★★ A Pitt stop for BradThis film about Formula One fails to pick up speed despite great action sequencesBy John Nathan1 min read
Jewish starsI’ve been called a ‘Zionist baby killer’ for wearing hostage pin, reveals Jason IsaacsThe White Lotus star revealed why he feels a responsibility to advocate for those still in Hamas captivity and gave his view on the Gaza WarBy Jacob Jaffa2 min read
FilmThe Ballad of Wallis Island review: ‘hits the sweet spot’ ★★★★★This gently strummed folk take will make your heart singBy John Nathan1 min read
documentary‘They would call me a Jewish dog, a Jewish pig and spit on me’Former hostage Omer Shem Tov on a new film documenting his ordeal in GazaBy Nicole Lampert6 min read
October 7‘We both broke down together’: Montana Tucker grieves with October 7’s youngest survivors in new documentaryDirector Asaf Becker’s ‘The Children of October 7’ features searing testimonies from children who endured the unthinkableBy Eliana Jordan2 min read
FilmThe Salt Path, review: ‘Jason Isaacs in touching tale of homelessness’The Jewish star is the tent born in this feel-good film about the sanctuary of a good marriageBy John Nathan2 min read
FilmThe Phoenician Scheme, review: ‘Wes Anderson’s latest absurd comedy’It’s an enjoyable romp with a succession of big star cameos, but you leave unsure if your time was well spentBy John Nathan1 min read
FilmYes, review: ‘This Israeli filmmaker’s voice is unmeasured’Nadav Lapid’s latest movie is unapologetically in your face and it doesn’t help its caseBy James Mottram1 min read
FilmThe Disappearance of Josef Mengele, review: ‘long and necessarily sombre’This portrait of the Angel of Death played by German actor August Diehl cuts very deepBy James Mottram1 min read
BBC‘Towering figure in British broadcasting’ Alan Yentob dies aged 78Yentob was responsible for bringing Absolutely Fabulous and Have I Got News For You to our screensBy JC Reporter2 min read
Jewish Culture MonthBritain’s first Jewish Culture Month launched’This will be more ‘joy’ and less ‘oy’, said Board of Deputies PresidentBy Gaby Wine1 min read
