Star Wars

Hollywood stars gather to remember Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds

"Star Wars" director George Lucas joined actors Stephen Fry, Gwyneth Paltrow, Meg Ryan and Meryl Streep at a private memorial service in Beverly Hills for the celebrity mother and daughter.

Alden Ehrenreich introduced as the new Han Solo

Rumors floated two months ago that Ehrenreich would be cast in the prequel about the early life of a beloved "Star Wars" character.

Why scientists are fighting about the origins of Yiddish – and the Jews

And what Yoda has to do with it.

Culture

The new Han Solo is Jewish – and he was discovered at a bat mitzvah

Before Yoda and Miss Piggy Was a Hitler Puppet Buried in Antwerp

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Before Yoda and Miss Piggy There Was This Hitler Puppet Buried in Antwerp

Culture

Han Solo a Jew? 4 Jewish actors are reportedly on the short list for the role

Culture

Jewish actor who voiced ‘Star Wars’ character Boba Fett dies

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Op-Ed: The Force is strong with Conservative movement teens

Culture

That Time Princess Leia Married Paul Simon

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Star Wars’ Yoda or Jewish sage: Who said these quotes?

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