'The Encampments' provides a sympathetic look at the Columbia student protests while our critic says 'October 8' serves as a vehicle for tired Israeli propaganda
Even by the madcap standards of New York City mayoral races, the 2025 campaign for City Hall looks like a doozy. The election’s most unanticipated elements are the surprise surges of former New York governor Andrew Cuomo—who survived short-lived political exile to become the race’s frontrunner—and his chief rival, Queens socialist and state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.
The YouTube series And They’re Jewish with Hen Mazzig is really making waves, with Hen sitting down with some big-name Jewish celebs to dig into stuff that actually matters.
Queer Jews are facing a moment of increasing challenges — experiencing both antisemitism and LGBTQ+ hate, disillusioned by crises in Israel and the U.S. and lacking seats at the table for our voices to be heard.
LOS ANGELES — On October 11, 2023, actress Emmanuelle Chriqui wrote the following on her Instagram page: “I stand with Israel when she defends herself against Hamas, a terrorist organization whose mission it is to seek the destruction of the Jewish state. I stand with Israel today and always.”
Join us for an illuminating conversation between acclaimed Israeli author and activist Hen Mazzig and CJP’s Dr. Sarah Abramson, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Impact, as they address the role of media in shaping public perception of Israel post-October 7, intersectionality and identity, and how these and other topics are informing discourse.
After 471 days in Hamas captivity, Romi Gonen opens up about her slow recovery, ongoing struggles, and hope for the safe return of all captives.
In this powerful conversation, Hen Mazzig — Israeli writer, activist, and advocate — sits down with Abigail Pogrebin to share his journey and his crucial role in shaping today's Jewish conversation. As a proud Mizrahi Jew, Hen speaks about amplifying diverse Jewish voices, fighting antisemitism, and building bridges across cultures. Hear how his personal story and public work are helping to redefine what it means to belong in the Jewish world today.
The country came to a standstill during a two-minute siren honoring the 6 million Jews murdered in the Holocaust; Netanyahu lays wreath in solemn tribute at Yad Vashem.
Unlike traditional venues like network television, when you’re making a streaming web series, there are no rules. And that’s one of the reasons why Hen Mazzig chose the YouTube format for his new series, And They’re Jewish
