Jewish life in New York can often feel embattled — politically, culturally, even existentially. And then there are nights when nearly 3,000 Jews gather at the Javits Center in Manhattan, supported by ...

As my mother likes to remind me whenever I host, it’s better to err on the side of too much food than too little. But 811 pounds of potatoes for kugel, 402 challahs, and 22,500 hors d’oeuvres? Even ...

When “Bad Shabbos” began its American run in Delray Beach last year, the reception was enthusiastic and heimish. So where else could the comedy film possibly finish its tour? Back at the Movies of ...

True Detective star Matthew McConaughey says he'd return to the hit HBO series, but only under one condition: the script would need to live up to season 1. "We nailed that first season," he said in a ...

Gathering for Shabbat or any of the many Jewish holidays brings smiles to the attendees of these Shabbat Club celebrations. Looking to find your people on a Friday night? Join the club. Literally, as ...

This fall, a group of organizers in New York are planning to break a world record: 3,000 guests gathered at the Javits Center for what they hope will be the largest Shabbat dinner ever held. The event ...

Menemsha Films’ comedy Bad Shabbos passed $1 million at the U.S. box office this weekend with a $53k gross on 30 screens, the latest in a string of small often quirky indie releases that opened ...

“Bad Shabbos” is a dark comedy that’s neither dark nor particularly funny. It’s a low-stakes, bickering family sitcom that benefits from being just under 90 minutes long. In a cast that includes ...

OneTable is the AirBNB of Shabbat. Aimed at adults 21 to 39, it provides a platform for Shabbat hosts and guests to connect with one another, while giving them resources and support they need to start ...