hollywood Archives – Jewish Journal

Bernie Sanders or Hillary Clinton? Who Jewish celebrities are backing

Jewish Journal February 1, 2016

The entertainment industry famously, or infamously, depending on your perspective, leans Democratic.

Selena Gomez to Howard Stern, celebs share opinions on Gaza in tweets and rants

Jewish Journal August 5, 2014

What do Madonna, Javier Bardem and Rihanna have in common?Aside from talent and many millions of dollars, they’ve all waded into the maelstrom of public debate over the Gaza conflict — and then had to extricate themselves when the going got tough.\n

Making Show Business Our Business

Rob Eshman October 17, 2002

It has almost risen to the level of obsession, this concern about Hollywood Jews and Israel. Why aren\’t they speaking out on Israel\’s behalf? Why aren\’t they flying to Israel to show their support? Why aren\’t they sending gobs of money to help out?

Chabad’s ‘Cowboy’

Sue Fishkoff August 23, 2001

Anyone who\’s ever watched the annual Chabad Telethon, to be aired live this Sunday from 5 p.m. to midnight on UPN Channel 13, knows that it\’s the single most graphic demonstration of this Chassidic group\’s ability to rope in big-name Hollywood celebrities.