Over the past few years there's been a ton of conversation about representation in the media, and the power of seeing one's self onscreen. That includes representation when it comes to gender, sexuality, race, disabilities, and religion. While there is no shortage of Jewish characters in pop culture, the inner workings and traditions of that demographic aren't always fully fleshed out. But there has been some great content released over the years that does just that, to wildly successful results.
Since May is Jewish American Heritage Month I thought I'd look back and celebrate some of the most iconic TV show episodes and movies that are centered around the Jewish faith — many of which came together before the discourse surrounding representation came to the forefront. Let's break down some of my favorite projects.
