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Michael Rapaport joins cast of Matchmaking 3, filming in Israel

Rapaport has become an outspoken advocate for Israel and against antisemitism since the outbreak of war on October 7, 2023.

JANUARY 11, 2026|ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, IN COLLABORATION WITH JNF-USA

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

While many celebrities celebrated the release of Romi Gonen, Doron Steinbrecher and Emily Damari, Israel's critics were silent on the women's plight and newly returned freedom.

JANUARY 20, 2025|ByHANNAH BROWN

Michael Rapaport brings his standup act to Israel during the war

"There’s more at stake in performing in Israel, though. So many people have gone through so much sorrow and grief over the last year."

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024|ByDAVID BRINN

Michael Rapaport to perform in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv in October

Rapaport had never visited Israel but since October 7, he’s been back repeatedly.

JULY 21, 2024ByDAVID BRINN

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.

MARCH 10, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 29, 2024ByHANNAH BROWN

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.

FEBRUARY 24, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

'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!”

FEBRUARY 11, 2024BySAM HALPERN

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.

JANUARY 10, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF