Emily Burack
Anthony Firkser #86 of the Tennessee Titans runs a pass in for a touchdown during a game against the New York Jets at Nissan Stadium on Dec. 2, 2018, in Nashville, Tennessee. The Titans defeated the Jets 26-22. (Photo by Wesley Hitt/Getty Images)
November 17, 2021, 1:55 pm
Anthony Firkser opens up on being one of the few Jewish players in the NFL
He said he hasn’t experienced any antisemitism in the league, but is often the first Jewish person some of his teammates have ever met.
By Emily Burack
Ari'el Stachel attends as Lionsgate with the Cinema Society host a screening of "Blindspotting" at Angelika Film Center on July 16, 2018 in New York City. (Photo by Paul Bruinooge/Patrick McMullan via Getty Images via JTA)
October 27, 2021, 1:50 pm
Jewish actor declines role as Syrian immigrant amid conversation about representation
"It is not enough to just play a role and have fun, it really needs to exist and align politically, spiritually, artistically, for me."
By Emily Burack
A memorial to the Munich massacre in Tel Aviv. Photo by Dr. Avishai Teiche via Pikiwiki Israel/Wikimedia.
July 23, 2021, 10:57 am
In a first, Olympics opening ceremony honors Israeli athletes murdered in Munich
The International Olympic Committee has rejected campaigns to do so in the past
By Emily Burack
Jurnee Smollett gets ready for the NAACP Image Awards in Los Angeles, March 27, 2021. (Maria Jose Govea/Abigail Bickel via Getty Images)
July 14, 2021, 10:19 am
2021 Emmys: All the Jewish nominees, from Jurnee Smollett to Michael Douglas
Jewish stars will look to build on the success from last year‘s awards
By Emily Burack
Israel's Sagi Muki raises his hands as he celebrates after winning in the men's under 81 kg weight category during the European Judo Championship in Tel Aviv on April 27, 2018. Photo by Roy Alima/Flash90
July 6, 2021, 12:57 pm
Tokyo Olympics: All the Jewish athletes to watch
Jewish competitors from around the world are going for gold
By Emily Burack
Sacha Baron Cohen earned an Emmy nomination for playing Abbie Hoffman in "The Trial of the Chicago 7." (Nico Tavernise/Netflix via JTA)
March 16, 2021, 9:53 am
From ‘Mank’ to an Israeli short film, 5 notable Jewish nominees for 2021 Oscars
Jewish talent and themes are well represented in this year's nominations.
By Emily Burack
Golden Globe trophies are set by the stage ahead of the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards nominations announcement Dec. 9, 2019. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP via Getty Images/via JTA)
February 3, 2021, 12:34 pm
2021 Golden Globes: All the Jewish nominees
The Golden Globes, taking place virtually in the new pandemic normal, will be held Feb. 28 and hosted for the fourth time by comedians Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.
By Emily Burack
Two scenes from the Jan. 6, 2021, rioting: A noose hung by pro-Trump insurgents and a man wearing a "Camp Auschwitz" jacket seen on Reddit. (Noose photo: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images/JTA)
January 8, 2021, 10:34 am
Neo-Nazis, QAnon and Camp Auschwitz symbols on display at Capitol riots
Here’s what you need to know about them and the movements they represent.
By Laura E. Adkins and Emily Burack
Daveed Diggs (Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for WarnerMedia via Hey Alma)
December 4, 2020, 12:28 pm
OMG, Daveed Diggs released a Chanukah song
"Puppy for Hanukkah" is the bop of the season.
By Emily Burack
Tony Shalhoub's one-piece romper in Season 2 was a comedic sensation Photo courtesy of Amazon Prime.
December 11, 2019, 10:54 am
Tony Shalhoub grew up in a Lebanese family in Wisconsin.
He draws on that to play his Jewish ‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ character.
By Emily Burack
“Jacob on the eve of his 5th birthday, right before we began our advocacy, so that he and other transgender children could grow up in a world that understands and accepts them.” Photo courtesy of Mimi Lemay
November 26, 2019, 6:51 pm
Mimi Lemay wants you to understand the reality of raising a trans son
“What We Will Become: A Mother, a Son and a Journey of Transformation,” author discusses her family's journey
By Emily Burack
Photo by Martin Schoeller / JTA Montage
October 23, 2019, 3:54 pm
Jodi Kantor on what’s changed since her Weinstein story unleashed a #MeToo wave
Kantor's book looks back at the last two years
By Emily Burack
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: (EDITORS NOTE: This image is a retransmission) Alex Borstein accepts the Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series award for 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel' onstage during the 71st Emmy Awards on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
September 26, 2019, 8:32 pm
All the Jewish moments from the 2019 Emmys
Alex Borstein led the Jewish pact at this year's Emmys
By Emily Burack
Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Photo by Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call/Getty Images
September 25, 2019, 11:40 am
Ruth Bader Ginsburg on why she did not retire during Obama’s term
"Who do you think the president could nominate that could get through the Republican Senate that you would prefer to have on the court than me?” Ginsburg said of Obama.
By Emily Burack
The logo of the 2018 World Cup is seen in front of the Saint Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow, June 10, 2018. (Photo by Sefa Karacan/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images)
June 15, 2018, 10:58 am
World Cup 2018: 7 Jewish stories to watch
Although there are few Jews involved in the games this time around, there are plenty of Jewish storylines surrounding the international event.
By Emily Burack
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