Michael Rapaport

Michael Rapaport: Passion, Advocacy, and the Power of Jewish Pride

During an 'IsraelCast' podcast interview with Steven Shalowitz, Award-winning actor Michael Rapaport talked about his Jewish identity, the challenges facing Israel, and the importance of humor.

Israelcast podcast with Michael Rapaport
 (L-R) Emily Damari, Romi Gonen, and Doron Steinbrecher.

Gal Gadot, Gwyneth Paltrow and other celebs salute the hostage release

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT: More is at stake when performing in Israel.

Michael Rapaport brings his standup act to Israel during the war

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT.

Michael Rapaport to perform in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv in October


A serious look at the silly Oscars - review

This year it seems borderline ridiculous, since, for most of us, there will be more suspense over which celebrities wear yellow ribbons to draw attention to the 134 hostages held in Gaza by Hamas.

 CILLIAN MURPHY plays J. Robert Oppenheimer in ‘Oppenheimer,’ written, produced, and directed by Christopher Nolan.

Michael Rapaport calls out Hollywood for ignoring the hostages on 'Eretz Nehederet'

The sketch was especially striking in the way it used clips of real stars attending recent awards shows to make it look as if Rapaport was actually hosting the awards.

 Michael Rapaport and 'Eretz Nehederet' actress/comedian Liat Harlev, pose on the set of the new skit.

Politicians, musicians and Hollywood actors gather in Hostages' Square rally

This demonstration came following an announcement that hostage deal negotiations made meaningful progress and that Hamas was willing to be more flexible with its demands.

 Relatives of Gaza hostages speak at the rally at 'Hostages Square' in Tel Aviv, February 24, 2024

'Bring Them Home Now': Israel airs Gaza hostage ad during Super Bowl

“So use the app, don’t use the app, I don’t give a f*ck," comedian Michael Rapaport says. "Let’s bring them home now!”

 Screenshot of Israel's Super Bowl advertisement.

Michael Rapaport: Nobody said anything about hostages at Golden Globes

“I’m embarrassed that not one person said one thing... at the Golden Globes the other night, about the 133 hostages that were kidnapped in broad daylight, Rapaport said.

 MICHAEL RAPAPORT in Israel.