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'Daily Show' Picks Jon Stewart's Top Jewish Bits
27 Aug 2013
The article reflects on Jon Stewart's return to 'The Daily Show' and highlights some of his most notable Jewish-themed comedic moments. Particularly, it ment...
27 Aug 2013
Tablet
Orthodox Singers With a Dream Get Their Own American Idol-style Reality Show
6 Aug 2013
"A Jewish Star" is an Orthodox Jewish singing competition modeled after American Idol, providing a unique platform for Jewish male singers within the constra...
6 Aug 2013
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The Heroic Brit Who Saved 600 Jewish Children
17 Jul 2013
Sir Nicholas Winton, a British hero, saved nearly 700 Czech and Slovak Jewish children before World War II, a story captured in the documentary "Nickys Famil...
17 Jul 2013
Tablet
‘Commie Camp’ Documentary Captures Camp Kinderland’s Idealism, and Its Imperfections
27 Jun 2013
"Commie Camp" is a documentary showcasing Camp Kinderland, a Jewish socialist summer camp in the Berkshires. The film captures the camp's unique mix of ideal...
27 Jun 2013
Tablet
Wu-Tang’s Kiddush
15 Apr 2013
The article discusses the significance of Emil Katz, a Holocaust survivor, whose Kiddush was featured in the opening scene of "Schindler's List". Emil's auth...
15 Apr 2013
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Kippah Man Settles Spider-Man Lawsuit
19 Mar 2013
Avi Binyamin, the owner of the Kippa Man store in Jerusalem, settled out of court with Marvel Comics and Warner Brothers after being accused of selling unlic...
19 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Famous Jews
18 Mar 2013
In "Jewhooing the Sixties: American Celebrity and Jewish Identity," the author David E. Kaufman examines the intersection of Jewish identity and celebrity th...
18 Mar 2013
Tablet
There May Be Two New Big Films About Moses
15 Mar 2013
As Passover approaches, Hollywood is showing renewed interest in Moses with two potential film projects - Warner Bros.' "Gods and Kings" helmed by Steven Spi...
15 Mar 2013
Jewish Review of Books
In Brief, Spring 2012
27 Feb 2013
Jerry Weintraub, in his autobiography, paints a picture of a Bronx kid with chutzpah who made deals with Hollywood icons like Elvis and Sinatra. Shmuel Rosne...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Marginalia
27 Feb 2013
"He'arat Shulayim," directed by Joseph Cedar, is an Israeli film focusing on the tensions between father and son professors in the Hebrew University's Talmud...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
Swept Up
27 Feb 2013
"Leap of Faith" is a documentary exploring the journeys of individuals and families converting to Orthodox Judaism, highlighting the sacrifices and challenge...
27 Feb 2013
Jewish Review of Books
No Sex in the City: On Srugim
27 Feb 2013
"Srugim" is a unique Israeli show focusing on a group of modern Orthodox singles in Jerusalem, navigating the intersection of their faith with contemporary I...
27 Feb 2013
Tablet
A Very Gay, Jewish Christmas
13 Dec 2012
The article explores the Jewish background and themes in the classic Rankin and Bass animated Christmas specials like "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer" and "T...
13 Dec 2012
Tablet
Avraham Lincoln Avinu
9 Nov 2012
"Lincoln," a movie directed by Steven Spielberg and written by Tony Kushner, portrays Abraham Lincoln as the ultimate mensch - a skilled psychologist, interp...
9 Nov 2012
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Q&A: Richard Lewis on Comedy and Therapy
26 Apr 2012
Comedian Richard Lewis, known for his role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, is currently touring and unsure about the show's ninth season. His real-life friendship w...
26 Apr 2012
Tablet
Semiteseeing
8 Aug 2011
Sarah Lazarovic is a versatile artist who works in film, animation, and illustration.
8 Aug 2011
Tablet
Judy Blume: Still Awesome
31 Mar 2011
Judy Blume, renowned for pioneering young adult fiction, shares her perspective on writing from both her adult and childlike self. She reflects on her charac...
31 Mar 2011
Tablet
Passion
23 Mar 2011
Elizabeth Taylor's death prompts reflections on her remarkable life, marked by tumultuous relationships, health challenges, and enduring glamour. Despite her...
23 Mar 2011
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Quintessential British Actor’s Jewishness Not ‘Gone With the Wind’
17 Nov 2010
Leslie Howard, renowned for his quintessentially British roles, was in fact of Hungarian Jewish descent. Born Leslie Howard Steiner, Howard's life trajectory...
17 Nov 2010
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Paul Rudd Bat Mitzvah Video Makes the Rounds
5 Aug 2010
Paul Rudd, the beloved actor known for his humorous roles, has garnered attention with a video related to a bat mitzvah making waves online. The video has be...
5 Aug 2010
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Paul Rudd Was My Bat Mitzvah DJ
3 Aug 2010
Before achieving fame in film and television, Paul Rudd charmingly emceed Gabrielle Birkner's bat mitzvah in 1992. During his time working the L.A. bar and b...
3 Aug 2010
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Hedy Lamarr, Queen of Hollywood Chutzpah
22 Jul 2010
Hedy Lamarr, a famous Hollywood actress, concealed her Jewish background during her lifetime. New biographies by Stephen Michael Shearer and Ruth Barton reve...
22 Jul 2010
Tablet
Today on Tablet
6 May 2010
Tablet Magazine's recent articles cover the funding challenges facing the San Francisco Jewish Film Festival due to financial shortages, as well as the debat...
6 May 2010
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'Snooki' and 'Mr. Big' Unhurt After Incident at Star-Studded Purim Bash
28 Feb 2010
At a star-studded Purim party in New York attended by 300 guests, including celebrities like Snooki and Mr. Big, shards of falling glass injured at least 10 ...
28 Feb 2010
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Comedy Writer Rob Kutner Has Some Advice for Forward Readers
30 Jan 2010
Emmy-winning comedy writer Rob Kutner, known for his work on The Daily Show and The Tonight Show, will be the guest advice columnist for The Forward's Bintel...
30 Jan 2010
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A Waltz With the Unredeemed Past
9 Jan 2009
Ari Folman's animated documentary, "Waltz With Bashir," explores the elusive nature of memory and trauma through the lens of his own experiences as a soldier...
9 Jan 2009
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Borat Gets His Close-up
11 Aug 2006
Sacha Baron Cohen's character Borat, a crude but beloved Kazakh persona, is set to star in his own feature film titled "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America ...
11 Aug 2006