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Tablet Rats, Tats, and Automobiles 10 Mar 2016
"Broad City" focuses on the intertwining lives of Abbi and Ilana as they navigate through a series of misadventures in New York City. The latest episode feat...
10 Mar 2016
Unorthodox headphones Miracle of Miracles Ep. 31 3 Mar 2016
This episode of Unorthodox dives into discussions about the Oscars, featuring jokes from host Chris Rock and a notable Hebrew shout-out, while also reflectin...
3 Mar 2016
Tablet Blessedly Inappropriate Statements 3 Mar 2016
The text explores the writer's experience and reflections on watching the TV show Broad City, focusing on its humor, eccentric characters like Ilana, and the...
3 Mar 2016
Unorthodox headphones Brand Awareness Ep. 30 25 Feb 2016
In this episode, graphic designer Ben Ostrower discusses the evolution and impact of campaign logos, particularly how Barack Obama's branding brought logos t...
25 Feb 2016
Tablet Twerking at the Food Coop: A Beloved ‘Broad City’ Tale 25 Feb 2016
In a humorous take on the Brooklyn food coop culture, a writer reflects on their experiences as a member, including encounters with holier-than-thou attitude...
25 Feb 2016
Tablet Never Change, ‘Broad City’ 18 Feb 2016
The author reflects on watching the third season of "Broad City" and fears that the show might have lost its charm and relatability due to fame. However, upo...
18 Feb 2016
Forward That Time John Kasich Tried to Ban a Coen Brothers Movie From Blockbuster 11 Feb 2016
During his political career, John Kasich, a former GOP candidate, was so disturbed by the Coen Brothers' film "Fargo" that he attempted to have it removed fr...
11 Feb 2016
Unorthodox headphones Hannah (Montana) and Her Sisters Ep. 27 4 Feb 2016
This episode of Unorthodox features guest Lizzie Skurnick, a word maven known for her book "That Should Be A Word" and founding Lizzie Skurnick Books. The po...
4 Feb 2016
Forward How 'The Birdcage' Married Jewish and Gay Civil Rights 29 Jan 2016
The 1996 film "The Birdcage," directed by Mike Nichols and written by Elaine May, is celebrated for its blend of Jewish and gay cultural themes, exploring ci...
29 Jan 2016
Forward Remembering Abe Vigoda, Big-Screen Gangster, TV Detective and Real-Life Mensch 27 Jan 2016
Abe Vigoda, of Russian Jewish descent, was a versatile actor celebrated for roles such as Detective Fish in the TV sitcom "Barney Miller" and Salvatore Tessi...
27 Jan 2016
Forward Why Gad Elmaleh Is the Most Popular Jewish Comic You've Never Heard of 13 Jan 2016
Gad Elmaleh, a Moroccan-Jewish-French comedian, is making a name for himself in English-language stand-up comedy, incorporating aspects of Sephardic Jewish c...
13 Jan 2016
Jewish Review of Books Two Poems 28 Dec 2015
These two poems by an unknown author express themes of love, death, and the power of mourning. The first poem reflects on the idea of weeping and finding sti...
28 Dec 2015
Promised Podcast headphones The "Breaking the Left?" Edition 24 Dec 2015
In this episode of The Tel Aviv Review, Allison, Noah, and Gilad Halpern discuss the controversy surrounding the NGO Breaking the Silence, known for reportin...
24 Dec 2015
Unorthodox headphones I'm Dreaming of an Unorthodox Christmas Ep. 21 24 Dec 2015
In this festive episode of Unorthodox, the hosts explore the cultural crossover between Jews and Christmas, marked by the traditions of watching movies and e...
24 Dec 2015
Unorthodox headphones I'm Dreaming of an Unorthodox Christmas Ep. 21 24 Dec 2015
In episode 21 of Unorthodox, the hosts celebrate a Christmas tradition of watching Netflix and eating Chinese food with guests Yael Stone from Orange is the ...
24 Dec 2015
Tablet The Force Isn’t With Me Anymore 16 Dec 2015
The author reflects on their deep childhood love for Star Wars, how the franchise shaped their interests, and their disappointment with the newer films like ...
16 Dec 2015
Tablet Dear ABC, Please Don’t Bungle the ‘Dirty Dancing’ TV Special 11 Dec 2015
ABC announced a three-hour made-for-TV remake of "Dirty Dancing" starring Abigail Breslin, part of a trend in television musical events. The original movie i...
11 Dec 2015
Unorthodox headphones Leading Ladies Ep. 19 10 Dec 2015
In this engaging episode of Unorthodox, hosts explore discussions around the pop culture phenomenon of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg with journal...
10 Dec 2015
Tablet Throwback: Happy Hanukkah, Love Goldberg 4 Dec 2015
The video features wrestler Goldberg, known as The Hebrew Hulk, in a Hanukkah-related episode of The Man Show from 2000. It is recommended as a must-watch fo...
4 Dec 2015
Forward Ranking Woody Allen Lists on His 80th Birthday 1 Dec 2015
In celebration of Woody Allen's 80th birthday, various outlets have created rankings of his movies, showcasing different perspectives on his filmography. The...
1 Dec 2015
Forward The Sorrow and Pity of Arthur Miller's 'Incident at Vichy' 27 Nov 2015
Arthur Miller's play, "Incident at Vichy," performed recently at the Signature Theatre in Manhattan, delves deeply into the themes of collaboration, race, an...
27 Nov 2015
Unorthodox headphones A Very Unorthodox Thanksgiving Ep. 17 25 Nov 2015
In episode 17 of "A Very Unorthodox Thanksgiving," the podcast expresses gratitude for good health, cats, and Drake, but especially for the listeners who hav...
25 Nov 2015
Forward Google Doodle Celebrates Hollywood Vamp Hedy Lamarr 9 Nov 2015
Hedy Lamarr, the Jewish actress and inventor, was celebrated in a Google Doodle for her 101st birthday on November 9. Born in Vienna, Lamarr made a scandalou...
9 Nov 2015
Forward Andy Kaufman Lives! (Through His Hologram) 25 Oct 2015
A new hologram show by Hologram USA will bring Jewish comedian Andy Kaufman back to the stage, tapping into the cult belief that he faked his death in 1984 a...
25 Oct 2015
Forward Comedian Nathan Fielder Creates Outerwear Company to Promote Holocaust Awareness 23 Oct 2015
Comedian Nathan Fielder created Summit Ice, an outerwear company, to promote Holocaust awareness after discovering that a previous jacket he wore paid tribut...
23 Oct 2015
Forward Marlee Matlin Explains How Her Bat Mitzvah Led to Her Oscar 20 Oct 2015
Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin discusses her current role in the Broadway revival of "Spring Awakening," which includes a cast of deaf actors who sign t...
20 Oct 2015
Tablet A Conversation With Gillian Laub 9 Oct 2015
Photographer Gillian Laub spent 12 years documenting a community in Mount Vernon, Georgia, known for one of the last segregated proms in America, which led t...
9 Oct 2015
Forward 'Son of Saul' Captures Intense Brutality of Auschwitz 25 Sep 2015
The Hungarian Holocaust drama 'Son of Saul,' starring Geza Rohrig, is a haunting cinematic portrayal of life within the Auschwitz-Birkenau death camp. At the...
25 Sep 2015
Jewish Review of Books The Great Whitefish Way 16 Sep 2015
Larry David's play "Fish in the Dark" is a reflection of American Jewish comedy tradition, seen through the lens of Larry David's distinct style and wit. The...
16 Sep 2015
Tablet Rosh Hashanah Recipe: Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes 11 Sep 2015
The author shares a recipe for Lamb Tagine with Apricots and Prunes inspired by their experiences in Morocco and Israel, aiming to evoke warm flavors for Ros...
11 Sep 2015
Forward Backstage With Michelle Lee's 'Wicked' Madame Morrible 31 Aug 2015
Michelle Lee, a twice Tony-nominated actress, discusses her role as Madame Morrible in the Broadway musical 'Wicked' during an interview in her dressing room...
31 Aug 2015
Unorthodox headphones Did You Hear The One About Ep. 5 27 Aug 2015
In episode 5 of "Did You Hear The One About," Tablet staffers discuss various news items, including the death of the world's oldest living Jew and a Palestin...
27 Aug 2015
Unorthodox headphones Did You Hear The One About Ep. 5 27 Aug 2015
This episode of Unorthodox explores a range of topics from the week's Jewish news, including cultural curiosities such as Israeli spy animals and contemporar...
27 Aug 2015
Forward Is the New 'Star Wars' Villain a Nazi? 26 Aug 2015
The upcoming Star Wars installment, 'The Force Awakens,' presents new villains, Supreme Leader Snoke and Kylo Ren, whose origins reflect a speculative world ...
26 Aug 2015
Tel Aviv Review headphones Bread and circuses: Reality TV and the boundaries of artistic quality 13 Aug 2015
Dr. Noa Lavie, a sociologist at Tel Aviv-Yaffo Academic College, explores the influence of capitalism and art on reality television in Israel and beyond. In ...
13 Aug 2015
Unorthodox headphones All's Fair in Love and J-War Ep. 3 13 Aug 2015
This episode of Unorthodox dives into the contentious world of Jewish dating apps, the controversy over a Nazi-themed romance novel, and the disarming blend ...
13 Aug 2015
Tablet An Ode to the Israeli Summer Camp Sexpot 7 Aug 2015
The article is a nostalgic reflection on the complex dynamics of Jewish summer camps in America, particularly focusing on the presence of the charismatic Isr...
7 Aug 2015
Forward How Woody Allen Lost Me 27 Jul 2015
The author reflects on his changing perception of Woody Allen, noting a shift from the filmmaker's once-revered status to current cultural criticism. He reco...
27 Jul 2015
Forward Holocaust Survivor Donates 'Schindler's List' Oscar Statuette to Yad Vashem 7 Jul 2015
Holocaust survivor and Schindler's List producer Branko Lustig, aged 83, is donating his Oscar statuette to Yad Vashem, the Holocaust memorial and museum in ...
7 Jul 2015
Tablet Amy Schumer Satirized the Rite of Visiting Holocaust Memorials—and Nailed It 23 Jun 2015
Amy Schumer's sketch, "Museum of Boyfriend Wardrobe Atrocities," satirizes the solemnity of visiting Holocaust memorials by parodying the meticulous curation...
23 Jun 2015
Forward Prison's Great Kosher Debate Hits ‘Orange Is the New Black’ 15 Jun 2015
Season 3, episode 9 of "Orange Is the New Black" features a humorous yet thought-provoking exploration of who qualifies for kosher meals in prison, highlight...
15 Jun 2015
Forward Jason Alexander Talks Broadway, Israel, and Killing Susan 11 Jun 2015
Jason Alexander, best known for his role as George Costanza on Seinfeld, discusses his recent Broadway endeavors and his lifelong association with his iconic...
11 Jun 2015
Forward Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky Face Off (Again) in New Chess Drama 29 May 2015
The intense 1972 chess match between American prodigy Bobby Fischer and Russian champion Boris Spassky comes to life in a new cinematic portrayal. The film, ...
29 May 2015
Forward Ben Stiller Posts Touching Tribute to Anne Meara 27 May 2015
Ben Stiller honored his mother, Anne Meara, with a heartfelt tribute on social media after her passing at age 85. Meara, a prominent actress and comedienne, ...
27 May 2015
Tablet The Forbidden Films of the Third Reich 12 May 2015
The documentary "Forbidden Films" by Felix Moeller highlights the controversial and toxic legacy of Nazi-era cinema, revealing the propaganda and hate-monger...
12 May 2015
Forward How a German Jewish Refugee Became a Master of Film Noir 5 May 2015
Robert Siodmak, a German Jewish refugee, became a master of film noir after fleeing Nazi Germany and establishing his career in Hollywood. Known for his inno...
5 May 2015
Forward Jason Alexander Re-Records Epic ‘Seinfeld’ Voicemail for Kat Dennings 24 Apr 2015
Jason Alexander, famous for his role as George Costanza on 'Seinfeld,' re-recorded the character's iconic voicemail message for actress Kat Dennings. Denning...
24 Apr 2015
Forward William Shatner Wants To Raise $30 Billion To Build a Water Pipeline 21 Apr 2015
William Shatner, known for his role as Captain Kirk in Star Trek, aims to use Kickstarter to raise $30 billion for a project involving building a water pipel...
21 Apr 2015
Forward 'Live Long and Prosper': The Jewish History of Mr. Spock 27 Feb 2015
Leonard Nimoy, famous for his role as Mr. Spock in Star Trek, drew inspiration from his Jewish heritage to create Spock's iconic hand gesture, which mimics t...
27 Feb 2015
Tablet Leonard Nimoy on Spock, Yiddish Theater, and the Vulcan Symbol’s Jewish Inspiration 27 Feb 2015
Leonard Nimoy, known for playing Mr. Spock in Star Trek, reflects on his Jewish upbringing and the impact of anti-Semitism he faced growing up in Boston. Rai...
27 Feb 2015