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Isaac Asimov’s epic ‘Foundation’ series is now a TV show. His Jewish life was complicated.

On the one hand, Asimov became one of pop culture’s most prominent atheists. On the other, he was open and prideful about his Jewish heritage.

Kathryn Hahn’s next Jewish role: Joan Rivers

The series “The Comeback Girl” will focus on the years in the 1980s after Rivers dealt with a string of professional defeats and contemplated suicide.

Levi, Thirza and Ezra: Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?

Some are attracted to them for religious reasons. Others just like the short, decisive sounds of Hebrew names.

Netflix renews ‘My Unorthodox Life’ for second season

A leather shop that used to be a synagogue in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. Cnaan Liphshiz

For Mallorca’s Jews, their first ‘public’ sukkah is a triumph over the Spanish Inquisition

Sheila Bromberg, Jewish harpist who was first woman to play on a Beatles album, dies at 92

Emmys 2021: ‘Ted Lasso’ star, ‘Queen’s Gambit’ director make up few Jewish wins, while acceptance speech angers crowd

‘Ted Lasso’ goalkeeper Moe Jeudy-Lamour is a citizen of the world

Meet the Jewish mustard maven who founded a museum for his favorite condiment

Whistle, Gotham City’s latest superhero, is Jewish. It’s a full-circle moment for the comics industry.

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