James Bond

What to watch in Israel this week: Lansky’s Zionism, E.T. on Disney+, and the James Bond curse

TV Time: A new KAN documentary explores Meyer Lansky’s criminal empire, Jewish identity, and surprising ties to Israel, alongside reviews of new streaming additions including E.T. and Ian Fleming.

JEWISH AMERICAN mobster Meyer Lansky in ‘Lansky – the Zionist Gangster.’
COVERS FROM ‘LAISHA,’ taken from the documentary ‘LAISHA – The Story of a Women’s Magazine.’

What to watch this week: ‘Unconditional’ series grips, Israeli women’s magazine history revealed

007 limited edition James Bond Fabergé egg.

Man charged with theft after swallowing 007 special edition $19k Fabergé pendant from store

 The inviting lobby lounge of the Gordonia

An exclusive escape: Luxurious tranquility at Gordonia Private Hotel


Former 'James Bond' actors rally behind Jewish actor set for 007 role

Due to his Jewish background, controversy erupts over Aaron Taylor-Johnson's rumored James Bond casting. Fans split on boycott calls.

 Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends a photo session after a Buddhism ritual to pray for success for his movie 'Bullet Train' at Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple in Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2022.

What is Biden's boiling point on the Israel-Hamas War?

The Jerusalem Post Podcast with Tamar Uriel-Beeri and Sarah Ben-Nun.

 U.S. President Joe Biden, left, pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel, Wednesday, Oct. 18, 2023.

Jewish actor reportedly offered the role of the next James Bond

The iconic superspy who has become a fixture on the big screens may soon be played by a Jewish actor with significant acting chops.

 Actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends a photo session after a Buddhism ritual to pray for success for his movie 'Bullet Train' at Koyasan Tokyo Betsuin Temple in Tokyo, Japan, August 22, 2022.

Jerusalem Cinematheque celebrates the movies of Sean Connery

Connery famously fought and even hated being identified with James Bond, so only one Bond film will be shown. The rest show the multifaceted actor Connery wanted the world to see.

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Indiana Jones returns: The secret behind a 40-year phenomenon

Indiana Jones returns for another thrilling adventure, leaving fans eager to unravel the secret behind the character's enduring global appeal for over 40 years.

 HARRISON FORD  in ‘Indiana Jones and The Dial of Destiny.’

Is the next James Bond going to be Jewish?

Though nothing is official yet, British Jewish actor Aaron Taylor-Johnson is reportedly a frontrunner to replace Daniel Craig as the next 007.

"MY NAME is Bond, James Bond’: Sean Connery in ‘Goldfinger.’

Tourism Minister or 007? Yoel Razvozov urges to visit Israel in James Bond parody

From Israel with love: The Tourism Ministry aired this commercial to prepare for the "slow season" which comes after the summer and the holidays. 

 Yoel Razvozov as James Bond in new Israeli Tourism Ministry ad.

Monty Norman, British Jewish ‘James Bond’ theme composer, dies at 94

Born to Jewish Latvian immigrant parents in London in 1928, Norman first made a name for himself as a songwriter for early British rock groups.

 Composer Monty Norman (right) in London, with singer and actress Diana Coupland, after the couple announced their engagement, Nov. 26, 1955.

My Word: James Bond and politically challenging times

Joe Biden, even without the “sleepy” epithet, will be pushed by a very “woke” crowd.

Sean Connery arrives at a ‘Dressed To Kilt’ fashion event in New York in March 2009.

Sean Connery – cool, sexy and unflappable

Watching Connery – who was handsome but also projected qualities that made him so much more than just a pretty face – on the big screen was one of the purest joys of moviegoing.

Sean Connery as James Bond in the 1960s.