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She Was Told to Perform on Shabbos, So This Orthodox Jewish Virtuoso Violinist Created Her Own Stage 29 Oct 2026
At just 17 years old, Orthodox Jewish virtuoso violinist Nesya Fertel has already built an impressive musical résumé. A student at Los Angeles’s prestigious Colburn School, where she studies under renowned violin instructor Robert Lipsett, Nesya has performed internationally as…
Hollywood Stars Set to Present at JITC’s 3rd Jewish Media Awards 28 Oct 2026
Some of Hollywood’s most recognizable faces are coming together to celebrate authentic Jewish representation in entertainment! JITC is thrilled to announce the celebrity presenters for its 3rd Jewish Media Awards, taking place Thursday, November 5, at Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln…
What Happens When Kosher Cuisine Earns a Michelin Star? 22 Oct 2026
When Chef Raz Shabtai’s North Miami restaurant, Mutra, became the world’s first kosher restaurant to earn a Michelin star earlier this year, it marked a historic moment for kosher fine dining—and challenged long-held assumptions about what kosher cuisine can be. For Shabtai, who…
The Catholic Italian Ventriloquist Who Loves Hasidic Jews 20 Oct 2026
John Pizzi emerged as one of the hottest rising stars in the entertainment industry and has appeared on America’s Got Talent as well as comedy clubs all over the U.S. where he opens for celebrities like Joy Behar and Weird Al. Besides being a sought-after ventriloquist and…