The Bagel Report

This week's melange of media includes Nora Ephron Autumn, Rachel Bloom's upcoming projects and what it would take for media programming to help curb antisemitism. Plus, Esther sort of spoils a movie that's been out since 1999 and Erin brainstorms about Jewy Halloween costumes. Finally, Esther gets to talk about "Supernatural," and Erin introduces her new Halloween-themed segment. Relevant Links: W...

Is the Academy Museum erasing or omitting Jews from the Hollywood narrative? Erin and Esther make some recommendations for a Jewish exhibition at the new L.A. museum and consider what Mel Brooks might include in his upcoming "History of the World Part II." Plus, the bagels talk about William Shatner going to actual space; the Star Trek exhibit at L.A.'s Skirball Cultural Center; Jewish space laser...

Erin and Esther had a star-studded Hollywood adventure weekend! They served as extras in a synagogue scene for a Netflix movie; visited the new Academy Museum; and brunched with celebrities to benefit Second Nurture's efforts to support people who are fostering/adopting children. This episode also contains more representation conversations, and discussion of Sarah Silverman's recent comments about...

Is a sukkah made of bagels acceptable in Jewish law? It is in Jewish podcast law! Welcome to the virtual sukkah lovefest as the Bagels welcome special guests (ushPODzin!)—and Jewy writers' room-in-formation—Jodi and Yechiel from the 2MovieJews podcast. Looking at the whole world through a Jewy lens, the foursome pitches concepts for Sukkot-themed movies and TV shows. Later, they share their celebr...