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Culture

Jewish character actor reflects on 102 years

October 7, 2021

LOS ANGELES — When actor, painter and writer Nehemia Persoff, at times dubbed “the last survivor of Hollywood’s golden age,” was a three-year old...

Culture

New documentary explores the man behind the Pulitzer Prize

March 7, 2019

LOS ANGELES — It’s a story that would not sound too out of place in 2019: New York’s leading newspaper accuses the president of the...

Culture

Jewish-themed movies among 2018 Oscar shortlist

January 25, 2018

LOS ANGELES — With the Academy Awards on the horizon, there is no shortage of high-quality films to see in theaters and on the...

Features

Astonishing escape: Holocaust tunnel verified

April 20, 2017

YOM HASHOAH 5777 LOS ANGELES — A one-hour TV program which aired this week on PBS links an incredible Holocaust escape story to advanced scientific...

Culture

Kirk Douglas celebrates his centenary

December 8, 2016

LOS ANGELES — Kirk Douglas — actor, director, producer, author, philanthropist and Torah student — is celebrating his 100th birthday on Friday, Dec. 9,...