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Wrestler Maxwell Jacob Friedman is glad to be seen as a strong Jew

Friedman is the longest-reigning world champion in the four-year history of All Elite Wrestling — a pro wrestling promotion based in Jacksonville, Florida.

By ELLIOT OLSHANSKY/JTA
23/12/2023

Jerry Seinfeld, Scooter Braun among celebrities to ‘bear witness’ after Oct. 7 massacre

Over the last week, a slew of actors, comedians, music executives and social media personalities, Jewish and non-Jewish alike, have visited Israel.

By JACKIE HAJDENBERG/JTA
21/12/2023

20 Jewish celebrities who died in 2023

Here is a selection of obituaries of 20 of the most famous Jews who died in 2023m in chronological order.

By GABE FRIEDMAN/JTA
20/12/2023

Actor Matthew Perry died from 'acute effects of ketamine'

Perry, 54, best known for his role as Chandler Bing of the 1990s hit television sitcom "Friends," was found lifeless in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on Oct. 28.

By REUTERS
16/12/2023

Actor Josh Gad shares middle finger candle for people 'triggered' by Hanukkah

Gad posted an image of a candled hand displaying its middle finger with the message "For those of you triggered by people wishing each other happy Hanukkah, this is for you."

Taylor Swift named Time's Person of the Year, capping her record-breaking 2023

Swift took the award in a year when her nearly two decades of fame and influence came to a peak, the magazine said in announcing the title.

By REUTERS
07/12/2023
The Weeknd performs during the halftime show

Artist The Weeknd donates $2.5 million to Gaza residents

Celebrities have taken public stances on the Israel-Palestine conflict since Israel began its war with Hamas following the October 7 terror attacks that left over 1,200 dead and 240 kidnapped. 

Susan Sarandon apologizes for verbal attack on American Jews

Following her comments, the actress was dropped by United Talent Agency (UTA), as first reported by Page Six.

Scooter Braun: I light Shabbat candles for the children of Israel and of Gaza

Music executive urges people to stop tearing down posters about hostages

19/11/2023
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