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.

January 6, 2017 6:24 am

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.

July 17, 2016 4:15 pm

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

And what Yoda has to do with it.

May 25, 2016 11:40 am

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

By Julie Wiener May 6, 2016 11:21 am

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

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

By Abby Sher

from Jewniverse

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

By Gabe Friedman January 12, 2016 4:58 pm

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

January 5, 2016 4:03 pm

Ideas

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

By David Levy December 28, 2015 3:45 pm

That Time Princess Leia Married Paul Simon

By Molly Tolsky

from Jewniverse

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

By Gabe Friedman December 9, 2015 4:35 pm

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