O'Hara observed people closely; she found the tics, the mannerisms, the specific beats of drunkenness and used them to open us up to her characters' frailty, their vulnerability, their humanity.

The actor, who died at 71, will be remembered for 'Home Alone' and 'Schitt's Creek,' but her turn in a Christopher Guest lowlight deserves its due.

Menachem Daum (1946-2024) was not your typical Orthodox Jewish filmmaker. In his work, the late director often strove to find ...

Last week my wife Jacqueline and I visited our youngest daughter in Paris where she is studying for the semester. We had the opportunity to spend time with her friends, hear about her courses, visit ...

SCRANTON, Pa. — Folks in Scranton came together to celebrate the Jewish holiday of Purim Saturday night. Temple Hesed hosted a special event to mark the occasion. Rabbi Daniel Swartz says Purim is one ...

Chabad of Manhasset transported guests back in time with a “Purim in Persia” celebration at the Starry Ballroom, immersing the community in the royal splendor of the Purim story. The evening was ...

Of the many Jewish holidays that dot the calendar, one of my son’s favorites is Purim. For children, Purim is celebrated with costumes, festival foods like hamantaschen, donations to those in need, ...

CHICAGO – Community members in Andersonville gathered Sunday for the neighborhood’s first ever Purim Carnival. The holiday celebrates the Jews’ salvation in Ancient Persia in the face of a plan to ...

Purim is a Jewish holiday that celebrates events told in the Book of Esther. Synagogues throughout the island this week marked the Jewish holiday of Purim with festive celebrations. The holiday honors ...

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – As antisemitic incidents have risen nationally over the past 18 months, the Jewish community in Northeast Florida is finding strength and solidarity through the celebration of ...

Get your party on; Purim is almost here! The holiday is one of the most joyous and fun on the Jewish calendar, complete with everything from feasts to costumes to wine, all in honor of Queen Esther ...