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‘The Band’s Visit,’ Drake win Grammy Awards

The Jewish rapper was cut off mid-speech, possibly for criticizing the awards show.

Jack White gets writing credit for the Israeli Eurovision-winning song ‘Toy’ after plagiarism dispute

The rock star had nothing to do with the song’s creation, but Universal Music Group alleged it sounded too similar to White’s anthem “Seven Nation Army.”

Woody Allen sues Amazon for nixing $68 million movie deal, claims it’s because of abuse allegations

Sexual abuse allegations against the Jewish filmmaker resurfaced as the #MeToo movement gained steam last year.

Billy Crystal plays a rabbi for the first time in this indie drama

A journal’s new editor wants to steer the Modern Orthodox debate into the 21st century

This Eurovision contender showed how Israel has failed its religious Jews

Popular singer in Iceland compares Jews to Nazis

This band of musicians with disabilities wanted to represent Israel at Eurovision. Their Sabbath observance became a problem.

British historian Simon Schama is now Sir Simon

In ‘To Dust,’ a Hasidic cantor and a biology teacher played by Matthew Broderick are quite the odd couple

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