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Dustin Hoffman and other stars celebrate the Jewish connection to Israel

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026Sara Wood

LOS ANGELES — Dustin Hoffman, Gene Simmons, Jon Voight and Bob Odenkirk were among the Hollywood names who gathered at UCLA’s Royce Hall on Monday night for “Letters, Light and Love,” a theatrical production celebrating the centuries-old connection between the Jewish people and Israel through letters written by historical figures and ordinary people. The sold-out […]

What 9 Time magazine ‘rising stars’ have said about being Jewish

October 4, 2026October 4, 2026Jesse Orine

From artists and actors to technologists to politicians advancing visions for the future, Time magazine has recognized Jewish figures on its list of “the world’s most influential rising stars.” The magazine launched the Time100 Next list in 2019 to highlight people whose influence is still taking shape. This year’s list reflected shifts in popular culture, […]