Tag Archives: pop culture

As a Jewish fan of Japanese animation and games, I only rarely get to see my own culture and traditions reflected in the media I enjoy; nor do I ever expect it. This story is well-timed for the month of Elul.

BJN's Pop Culture correspondent, Lauren Fellows, reports on some surprisingly Jewish characters and themes in the world of Japanese anime.

In Part 2 of 2, we take a look at what makes Pokemon GO so appealing to fans and newcomers alike and about how the game itself works.

You may have already heard of the recently-released game called Pokémon GO. In this two-part series, BJN's Pop Culture reporter will explain it all to you.