5 Notable Jewish-Themed Nominees for the 2021 Oscars
“Mank” leads the pack of Academy Award nominations this year.
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Starring Gary Oldman, "Mank" was tapped for best picture among its 10 Academy Award nominations. (Nikolai Loveikis/Netflix via JTA)
“Mank” leads the pack of Academy Award nominations this year.
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(Left to right) Jack Antonoff, Doja Cat and the Haim Sisters. (Photo designed by Emily Burack/Getty Images, JTA)
The 2021 Grammy Award nominees feature a diverse array of Jewish music luminaries.
Read MoreThis Syrian Jewish therapist is the baker behind Madonna’s favorite challah, and he uses baking therapy for everyone from couples working on intimacy building to individuals coping with grief and loss.
Read MoreJews around the world have joined in a movement to sell food online for racial justice non-profits.
Read MoreSome Jewish celebrities are turning to Jewish comfort during the coronavirus pandemic, and they’re sharing their food adventures on social media.
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(Left to right) Natalie Portman, Taika Waititi and Timothée Chalamet pose in the press room during the 92nd Annual Academy Awards. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage, via JTA)
Among the night’s big winners were Taika Waititi, the Maori-Jewish director and writer of “Jojo Rabbit.”
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Tony Shalhoub is shown with star Rachel Brosnahan in season 3 of "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel." (Amazon Studios)
As “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” returns for season 3, actor Tony Shalhoub talks about playing Abe Weissman, the show’s success and more.
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Comedian Tiffany Haddish will release her new Netflix special "Black Mitzvah" on her 40th birthday. (Netflix)
Comedy Special 2019
The comedian and actress hopes to inspire others to examine their heritage and backgrounds.
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Josh Gondelman's new book is "Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results." (Photo by Mindy Tucker)
Comedian Josh Gondelman talks about his new book, “Nice Try: Stories of Best Intentions and Mixed Results,” his favorite Jewish holidays, his evolving thoughts on Twitter and more.
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The full roster for the United States Women’s National Team that is heading to France for the 2019 World Cup, shown just after a friendly match against Mexico at Red Bull Arena in Harrison, N.J., May 26 2019. (Ira L. Black/Corbis via Getty Images)
Here are some fun Jewish facts about this year’s tournament, which takes place from June 7-July 7.
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Sammy Sadovnik is one of Telemundo’s main soccer play-by-play announcers. He visits Israel every year. (Telemundo Deportes)
Sammy Sadovnik is a play-by-play announcer who has been with Telemundo since 2007, but he’s covered sports since 1989.
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