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: Werewolf Bar Mitzvah PaleyImpact: The Role of Entertainment and Social Media in Combating Antisemitism Hunters Season 2 Buffy the Vampire Slayer- Halloween episode Hey Alma's Jewish take on Nancy Drew Adam Rose dancing "Supernatural" Everybody Hates Hitler

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 lasers; Jewish astronauts; and Dave Chappelle pitching a project called "Space Jews." Plus they talk about actress Sarah Podemski ("Reservation Dogs") and her Jewish and Native background.

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 non-Jewish actors playing Jews. Erin comes down hard on the new "Rugrats" reboot on Paramount+ and Esther manages a speed round that's actually speedy for once.

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 celebrity Sukkot guest lists in a modern interpretation of Ushpizin, the invocation of ancestors as Sukkah guests. Follow 2MovieJews on social media @jodibee (@jodibeek on Instagram), @yakhoffman and @2MovieJews. Follow Erin and Esther on social media @estherK, @ebenmoche and @thebagelreport.

In honor of Yom Kippur, Esther and Erin are asking TV characters to apologize to other characters/audiences/The Bagel Report itself, and the co-hosts admit that they may need to repent for their comments about "Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist." Plus, the movement around #CancelTheActivist; a new Jewish superhero; looking for Jews on "Grey's Anatomy"; defining what Teshuvah (repentance) looks like for Midge Maisel and more. Judd Nelson is Jewish! Vu Le Article Rachel Sumekh/SwipeOut Hunger/The Activist Advot Project's lessons on Teshuvah PJ Grisar's article about Whistle

It's our last episode of the old Jewish year, so it's time for the Bagels to get real about spiritual resolutions and think about how our lives have changed since last year: Esther takes us on a tour of her complicated brainspace and Erin talks about her new beginnings and what she's looking forward to. Plus, saying goodbye to Ed Asner and 5781, New Year's puns and some bad, partially improvised parody lyrics to recap the year that was with its plethora of Jewish content and opportunities for pop-culture-infused Jewish meaning. https://jewishjournal.com/judaism/190337/simanim-signs-new-year/ (2016) https://www.hebrewhelpers.com/welcome-to-the-80s-the-5780s/ (2019)

High Holy Days prep meets pop culture as Esther and Erin become your content sommeliers, sharing their TV and movie recommendations with ties to the themes of the season. From Kvetching to Kibbitzing, this episode is both Marvelous and Magnificent, and contains Maisels and Meyersons and Meyerowitzes, oh my... Plus, some super-early talk about that "other holiday season." Yes, in August. All the holidays are coming early this year...

A celebration of young Jewish actors Ben Platt and Beanie Feldstein becomes a conversation about the power dynamics of the Clinton scandal, plus appreciating Monica Lewinsky and her anti-bullying activism. After four new episodes of Grace & Frankie, Erin and Esther talk about its Jewy moments including mohels and circumcisions again, plus our most favorite new made-up Jewish holiday of M'Challah. And a special look back at our favorite Bagel Report episodes as we celebrate episode number 50. Link to trailer of ACS: Impeachment Ben Platt album and Dear Evan Hansen trailer Monica Lewinsky on Twitter TED Talk Follow and connect with us on social media @estherk, @ebenmoche and on Twitter and Facebook @TheBagelReport

What if everything was different? Inspired by Marvel's new animated show "What If...", Erin and Esther explore pop culture moments that could have been, especially if shows like Friends and Seinfeld had leaned into their Jewishness, or away from the typical Hollywood ending. From the midrash of Marvel to the inciting incidents and nexus events that inspire us to make big or small life changes, the Bagels consider their own what-ifs as the new Jewish year approaches. Watch Kiryat Moriah scene from "Friends" Which version do you like best? "The Wizard of Oz" melting or Mel Brook's? Follow and connect with us on social media @estherk @ebenmoche and on Twitter and Facebook @TheBagelReport

Scarlett Johansson's lawsuit against Disney is also about how creatives are paid for their work, but is it also about the Torah? How does the not-Jewish Ted Lasso's midwestern optimism fit into a Jewish context? The Bagels also hope for mother-daughter drama around a Sex and the City bat mitzvah and wonder whether SATC and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel characters will have grown and learned from their mistakes when we see them next. Plus, a Kvell about our former guest, High School Musical: The Musical: The Series actor/singer Julia Lester! Follow us and connect with us on social @estherk, @ebenmoche and on Twitter and Facebook @TheBagelReport.