Jewish Life Now

01/11/2026

🎉 Today, Walter Bingham turns 102.

From escaping N**i Germany as a child to becoming one of the oldest active broadcasters in the world, Walter Bingham’s life is a living testament to Jewish resilience, moral clarity, and the power of memory.

At 102, his voice still reminds us: survival is not just about living—it’s about bearing witness.

Mazal tov, Walter. May your strength and message continue to inspire generations.

01/11/2026

Not saying Marty Supreme is a Jewish movie — but it’s also not not a Jewish movie.
When Isaac Mizrahi is fan-girling over Timothée Chalamet and Fran Drescher, Gwyneth Paltrow, Odessa A’zion, and Josh Safdie are in the mix… this ping-pong movie starts to feel like a very chic Jewish reunion.

01/11/2026

What do you think?

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01/10/2026

A Jewish baby was once used by N**i propaganda as the ideal “Aryan.”
I just learned about this, and it’s a stark reminder that Jew hatred has never been based in reality — only in myth, fear, and libels.
May the memory of Hessy Levinsons Taft be a blessing.

01/10/2026

“Make sure the future you’re helping to open is one you’re allowed to live in.”

“Political, cultural, or technological...know the win before you join the fight.”
Becki Saltzman on LinkedIn or visit her website: appliedcuriositylab.com

01/10/2026

Mossad sends a message to the Iranian people on X: “Let us gather in the streets. The moment has come. We are with you, not only from afar and in words. We are also with you on the ground.”

01/10/2026

Peace through strength. 🇮🇱🇲🇦
Hananya Naftali

01/10/2026

Robin Williams was such an incredible person. He was so keyed into the Jewish community for decades too.

❤️ Robin Williams constantly phoned Steven Spielberg during 'Schindler's List' to lift his spirits.

In a recently resurfaced interview (which you can watch below), Williams recounts reaching out to his friend, Steven Spielberg, during the filming of "Schindler's List." Knowing it was highly stressful and troubling material that Spielberg was exploring, Williams wanted to add some levity and offer relief in the best way he knew how: comedy.

"So I would call him and just riff for him," explains Williams. He then goes on to perform some of the funny characters and improvisational ideas that came to his mind.

Using a Yiddish-influenced accent, he says, "Hello, Steven. I'm sending you some kosher email." The audience breaks into laughter. "You've got Mohel! Steven, I've been on eBay, and I've changed it to oy vey," performs Williams as the crowd roars with laughter again.

Then, Williams reflects on the seriousness of the situation, sharing, "I'd called him, and we would just, every once and a while. Just to give him a fix on that, just because you know, that was a hideous, hideous thing. He kept going. He had to."

01/10/2026

Born in Naples and baked in Israel, this half-meter croissant feeds up to 30 people; passersby think it is plastic until they taste the cream; we went to see how it is made, how you cut it and what it really costs with extras

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In recent weeks, the business WhatsApp of chef Davide has not stopped lighting up with alerts. On the street, people slow down in front of the display window, pull out their phones and sometimes simply stand there, staring at a product that looks like it came straight out of a culinary fantasy.

This is not a standard breakfast pastry, but a giant croissant measuring half a meter in length, weighing nearly two kilos and aiming to replace the traditional birthday cake with something that is impossible to ignore. We caught up with Bar, the pastry chef behind the scenes, to talk about the craze.

Where did the idea for a croissant this size come from?
‘The idea came from the place where I lived before moving to Israel, in the Naples area, where they make giant pastries like this. I was always excited by the concept and told myself I wanted to bring something like that here. It breaks the classic idea of regular cakes and brings something you can share with a lot of people, something you just do not see at all.’

Link to pictures and details on ynet Global story

By: Sapir Gordo (Photo: Sapir Gordo)

01/09/2026

Israeli actress Gal Gadot has been cast as the lead in a new action franchise after Paramount acquired the rights to Janet Evanovich’s bestselling Recovery Agent book series. Gadot will star as Gabriela Rose, a globe-trotting recovery agent tasked with retrieving high-value stolen items in dangerous situations. The project will be produced by Gadot and her husband Jaron Varsano through their company Pilot Wave.

The Recovery Agent series has seen major commercial success, with its latest book becoming a bestseller in late 2025. The role marks another major Hollywood milestone for Gadot following Wonder Woman and Heart of Stone, further cementing her status as one of the industry’s leading action stars.
Israel Hayom ישראל היום

01/09/2026

Former hostage
celebrates his freedom with a new tattoo. May you wear it proudly.
We love you.

01/09/2026

I often think about Elie Wiesel and what wisdom he would be able to bestow upon us during these difficult and challenging times. On the other hand I’m sure it would be so crushing for him to have lived through Oct 7 and everything that has happened since.
We could sure use his wisdom right now though.
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