Superman

Five facts on Superman’s Jewish immigrant origins and James Gunn’s reboot

Superman has always been an immigrant, and, by extension, a Jewish immigrant, long before today’s culture wars. Gunn’s film merely foregrounds a theme embedded in the hero’s DNA since 1938.

 HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA - JULY 07: James Gunn, Peter Safran, Nicholas Hoult, Rachel Brosnahan and David Corenswet seen at the Los Angeles Premiere of Warner Bros. "Superman" TCL Chinese Theatre on July 07, 2025 in Hollywood, California.
 Austrian Interior Minister Gerhard Karner speaks next to Carinthia's Governor Peter Kaiser, Günther Albel, mayor of the town of Villach and Carinthia's Police Chief Michaela Kohlweiss at a press conference outside a police station in the town of Villach, February 16, 2025.

Deadly Austria attack: suspect swore allegiance to IS, had IS flag

 In Israel, at least 19 children and teenagers have been injured. The "Superman Challenge".

From Israel, to Brazil: TikTok 'Superman Challenge' injures teens, sparks warnings

 BADEN-BADEN in Germany's Black Forest

Cuckoo clocks and comic book superheroes blend in Baden-Baden - opinion


David Corenswet, the next Superman, has deep Jewish roots in New Orleans

David Corenswet, the first Jewish Superman, keeps his life private. He was married by a rabbi and a priest.

 David Corenswet will be Hollywood's first Jewish Superman.

'American Way': Superman, Marilyn Monroe, Nazi escape - review

Here’s a small example of the interconnectivity in the book. Please pay close attention, for this excerpt is much like the book itself – fascinating but a little hard to follow.

 THE US postage stamp commemorating actress Marilyn Monroe was unveiled in New York in 1995.

Gal Gadot may play Wonder Woman again despite film cancellation

James Gunn, the new boss of the DC universe, cleared up the rumors that Gadot will lose the role.

Gal Gadot in Wonder Woman 1984

Gal Gadot, Henry Cavill cut from ‘The Flash’ movie but Ezra Miller stays?

The Flash will be one of the most controversial films to hit theaters in 2023 after Ezra Miller was arrested numerous times over the year.

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1939 Superman comic sells for $2.6 million

The comic, which was sold at newsstands for ten cents at the time of publication, reached the staggering $2.6 million sum at auction.

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‘Is Superman Circumcised?’ ranked oddest book title of 2021

'Is Superman Circumcised?' is an in-depth examination of the Jewish roots of the character over the course of his nearly century-long lifespan.

 1978 Superman/DC Sticker Cards

Jewish filmmaker Richard Donner passes away at 91

Donner was born in New York City to Jewish parents and became fascinated by film at a young age.

Director Richard Donner arrives for the premiere of his film '16 Blocks' in New York February 27, 2006.

Superman taught me how to be a Cuban Jew - opinion

In 2021, I know there are other Cuban Jews like me, but I didn’t know that when I was a kid

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Mensch of Steel: The Jewishness of Superman explored in new book

'Is Superman Circumcised? The Complete Jewish History of the World's Greatest Hero' by Roy Schwartz is an in-depth examination of the Jewish roots of the character,

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The Jewish muscleman who likely inspired the creators of Superman

A popular Yiddish saying went, “If a thousand Breitbarts were to arise among the Jews, the Jewish people would cease being persecuted.”

Siegmund Breitbart, who could pull heavy weights with his teeth, was considered one of the strongest men in the world.

Israel Elections: Gideon Sa'ar: Less Superman, more Clark Kent

Bespectacled, unassuming and understated, the founder of the New Hope party would be the first to concede he is no Netanyahu.

Gideon Sa’ar and his wife Geula Even greet supporters in Rishon Lezion on December 26, 2019.