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Stephen Silver

Jewish Telegraphic Agency contributor

Posted inCulture, Film, History, TV, TV & Film

To save Jews and keep the Nazis away, these doctors invented a fake infectious disease

by Stephen Silver and JTA August 12, 2022August 12, 2022
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

‘Jackass: Forever’ star Rachel Wolfson on being the first Jew and woman on the stunt comedy team

by Stephen Silver and JTA February 24, 2022February 22, 2022
Posted inBooks, Culture, TV, TV & Film

Isaac Asimov’s epic ‘Foundation’ series is now a TV show. His Jewish life was complicated.

by Stephen Silver and JTA September 24, 2021September 27, 2021
Posted inU.S., World, California, News, Seniors, Sports

A 76-year-old Jewish philanthropist from Los Angeles is one of the world’s most prolific Olympic pin traders

by Stephen Silver and JTA July 27, 2021July 27, 2021
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

A short film offers new perspective on Birthright — through the eyes of young Russian Jews

by Stephen Silver and JTA December 8, 2020December 8, 2020
Posted inFilm, TV, TV & Film

ChaiFlicks, the ‘Jewish Netflix,’ launches with 150 movies and TV series

by Stephen Silver and JTA August 12, 2020
Posted inUncategorized, Culture, Film, Religion, Jewish Life, TV & Film

‘Keeping the Faith’ is 20 years old. Rabbis and priests look back at the interfaith romcom that was ahead of its time.

by Stephen Silver and JTA April 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inAnalysis, Culture, Film, TV & Film, Opinion

‘Uncut Gems’ puts age-old Jewish stereotypes front and center. Why has there been no backlash?

by Stephen Silver and JTA January 14, 2020
Anton Yelchin (Photo/Courtesy Lurker Films)
Posted inCulture, Film, TV & Film

New documentary celebrates the life of precocious Jewish movie star Anton Yelchin

by JTA and Stephen Silver August 12, 2019August 12, 2019

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