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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
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For New Israelis, Hebrew Names Are About Autonomy, Not Assimilation
31 May 2015
In Israel, the practice of changing or adopting Hebrew names for immigrants has shifted from being a tool of assimilation to a personal choice of autonomy an...
31 May 2015
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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
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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
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Students for Justice in Palestine Builds Support With In-Your-Face Push
20 May 2015
Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) is a decentralized organization with autonomous chapters on college campuses, funded by small university grants and k...
20 May 2015
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Why the New York Times Is Wrong on Reporting While Jewish
16 May 2015
The article discusses the challenges reporters for Jewish publications face when questioning interviewees about their Jewish identity. It delves into the con...
16 May 2015
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Rabbi Barry Freundel Gets 6-1/2 Years for Mikveh Peeping
16 May 2015
Rabbi Barry Freundel, a prominent Washington rabbi, was sentenced to 6-1/2 years in prison after pleading guilty to 52 misdemeanor counts of voyeurism for se...
16 May 2015
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Sheldon Adelson Is Now The Proud Owner of A George W. Bush Original
15 May 2015
Sheldon Adelson, a Jewish casino tycoon and major political donor, is now the proud owner of a painting by former U.S. President George W. Bush, known for hi...
15 May 2015
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HomeLands: 'A Shtetl in Manhattan'
5 May 2015
Letty and Bert Pogrebin, a Jewish couple living on Manhattan's Upper West Side since 1970, share insights into their daily life, household division of chores...
5 May 2015
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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
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Children of Bergen-Belsen Survivors Warn 'Never Forget,' 70 Years After Liberation
27 Apr 2015
Seventy years after the liberation of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, descendants of survivors gathered to share their memories and emphasize the impor...
27 Apr 2015
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This Portuguese Diplomat Was Disgraced For Saving Jews. Now, He's Getting His Due.
26 Apr 2015
Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat, saved 30,000 people, including 10,000 Jews, during World War II by issuing visas against his government's o...
26 Apr 2015
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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
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Food Truck Serves Up Shakshuka — and Middle East Peace?
24 Apr 2015
Three Israeli friends have introduced a unique fusion of gastronomy and cultural diplomacy through their Shuka Truck, which offers the traditional Israeli di...
24 Apr 2015
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Close Encounters of the Steven Spielberg Kind in Arizona
23 Apr 2015
During the late 1950s and early 1960s, the Spielberg family, including a young Steven Spielberg, lived in Phoenix, Arizona, where their encounters with clear...
23 Apr 2015
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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
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Men Refusing To Sit by Women? That's the Symptom. Here's the Sickness.
20 Apr 2015
The issue of ultra-Orthodox Jewish men refusing to sit next to women on airplanes, citing shomer negiah (abstinence from touch with the opposite sex), highli...
20 Apr 2015
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Don’t Be Shocked by Jewish Honor for Anti-Gay Pastor Charles Stanley
17 Apr 2015
The article discusses the controversy surrounding the Jewish National Fund (JNF) honoring Dr. Charles Stanley, an anti-gay evangelical pastor, highlighting t...
17 Apr 2015
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls Mandatory Vaccines 'Holocaust'
14 Apr 2015
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. apologized for describing the effects of mandatory vaccines as a 'Holocaust,' a comparison he used while opposing California legislatio...
14 Apr 2015
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Calls Mandatory Vaccines 'Holocaust'
14 Apr 2015
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. caused controversy by likening mandatory vaccines to a Holocaust, specifically referencing autism in children as a result. Kennedy late...
14 Apr 2015
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Michael Solomonov
8 Apr 2015
Michael Solomonov is transforming the availability of sophisticated Israeli cuisine in the United States through his acclaimed Philadelphia restaurant, Zahav...
8 Apr 2015
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Michael Tilson Thomas
8 Apr 2015
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned music director of the San Francisco Symphony and founder of the New World Symphony Orchestra, has intertwined his personal hi...
8 Apr 2015
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The Women Who Would Be (Carole) King
16 Mar 2015
Maht Wells reflects on his experience attending an open audition for "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" in Chicago during an exceptionally cold February mo...
16 Mar 2015
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How Kayaking in Alaska Prepared Me To Be a Rabbi
7 Mar 2015
Rabbi Niles Elliot Goldstein reflects on his transformative experience leading a kayaking trip through Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, which became...
7 Mar 2015
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Palestinians Cut Security Ties With Israel — Not
7 Mar 2015
The article discusses the complex relationship between Palestinian and Israeli security forces, highlighting the ongoing coordination despite political tensi...
7 Mar 2015
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Pushing the Purim Spiel Envelope at Jewish Museum Ball
5 Mar 2015
The 29th Annual Purim Ball at the Jewish Museum was a lively event attended by over 700 guests, raising $2 million. Notable honorees included Eugene and Emil...
5 Mar 2015
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Why I’m Paying $120 To See Rush
5 Mar 2015
The article discusses the author's decision to pay $120 to see the Canadian prog/hard rock band Rush in concert, possibly for the last time, despite the high...
5 Mar 2015
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The Secret Jewish History of Richard Pryor
2 Mar 2015
Richard Pryor's complex relationship with the Jewish community is highlighted in Scott Saul's biography "Becoming Richard Pryor," which explores Pryor's arti...
2 Mar 2015
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'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
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Fight Over Real-Life Schindler's List Rages in Court
21 Feb 2015
The legal battle over Oskar Schindler's suitcase, containing valuable documents including his famous lists of Jewish workers saved during the Holocaust, has ...
21 Feb 2015
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For 'Aya,' From Israel to the Oscars
18 Feb 2015
"Aya," an Israeli short film directed by Mihal Brezis and Oded Binnun, grew from a simple daydream into an Oscar-nominated cinematic work. The film portrays ...
18 Feb 2015
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6 Valentine's Day Tips From Dr. Ruth
13 Feb 2015
Dr. Ruth Westheimer, the renowned sex therapist, provides six Valentine's Day tips for various scenarios. For singles feeling lonely, she advises making plan...
13 Feb 2015
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Jon Stewart Quitting 'The Daily Show' — Says 'Been an Absolute Privilege'
11 Feb 2015
Jon Stewart, the iconic host of Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" known for his sharp satire on politics and media, announced his departure from the show aft...
11 Feb 2015
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70-Year-Old Jewish New York Knicks Fan Hits Back at Owner James Dolan
9 Feb 2015
Irving Bierman, a 70-year-old Jewish fan, confronted New York Knicks owner James Dolan about his poor management of the basketball team, which has floundered...
9 Feb 2015
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'The Simpsons' Go to Auschwitz
4 Feb 2015
Artist Alexsandro Palombo sparked controversy with his series of drawings depicting 'The Simpsons' as famished inmates of Auschwitz, using Nazi Holocaust ima...
4 Feb 2015
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Yeshiva U. Finally Closes Deal To Shed Burden of Money-Losing Einstein Medical School
4 Feb 2015
Yeshiva University faced a financial crisis exacerbated by its money-losing medical school, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, draining $90 million from it...
4 Feb 2015
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Swastikas, 'Hitler,' Graffitied on Former Mauthausen Concentration Camp
2 Feb 2015
Swastikas and the word "Hitler" were found graffitied at the former Mauthausen concentration camp, now a museum and memorial. The graffiti, done with a felt ...
2 Feb 2015
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My 'Unorthodox' Journey to Berlin
2 Feb 2015
Deborah Feldman narrates her unexpected move to Berlin from the U.S. with her son, highlighting her complex relationship with Germany as a Jew. Despite initi...
2 Feb 2015
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The Courageous Jewish Abolitionists We Forgot
30 Jan 2015
Marking the 150th anniversary of the Thirteenth Amendment's passage, Richard Kreitner's piece examines the overlooked contributions of Jewish abolitionists i...
30 Jan 2015
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A Jewish David Foster Wallace? Welcome to Sundance
27 Jan 2015
Jason Segel, a Jewish actor better known for his comedic roles, takes on the serious portrayal of renowned author David Foster Wallace in "The End of the Tou...
27 Jan 2015
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10 Movies for International Holocaust Remembrance Day
26 Jan 2015
The article discusses a list of 10 movies suitable for International Holocaust Remembrance Day, excluding some well-known choices like "The Diary of Anne Fra...
26 Jan 2015
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Ayn Rand, Worst Jewish Aunt — Ever
15 Jan 2015
Ayn Rand, known for her staunch individualism and capitalist philosophy, demonstrated these values even in personal interactions with her family, as evidence...
15 Jan 2015
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Jewel-Toned Winter Slaw
2 Jan 2015
The article discusses a vibrant and flavorful winter slaw recipe shared by the author's friend Judy, referred to as the "Slaw Queen." The slaw features beets...
2 Jan 2015
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Female Rabbis Lead Pioneering Prayer Communities
15 Dec 2014
In recent years, a new form of Jewish spiritual community has emerged, predominantly led by female rabbis. These innovative communities, such as Ikar in Los ...
15 Dec 2014
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The Great Food Fight of 1883
15 Dec 2014
In 1883, the contentious trefa banquet in Cincinnati celebrated the ordination of the first American Reform rabbis with a decidedly non-kosher menu, sparking...
15 Dec 2014
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Award-Winning Retired MIT Professor Dumped Over Sexual Harassment Claims
10 Dec 2014
MIT has parted ways with retired professor Walter Lewin, known for his award-winning teaching and popular online lectures, following a sexual harassment inve...
10 Dec 2014
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Food, Sex and Giving to Charity
23 Nov 2014
Research shows that giving to charity not only stems from awareness of needs, such as natural disasters, but also from personal well-being, invoking feelings...
23 Nov 2014
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Exploring the Pickle’s Storied Past
14 Nov 2014
National Pickle Day, observed on November 14, highlights the deep cultural and historical connections between Jewish immigrant communities and pickles. Pickl...
14 Nov 2014
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My Sephardic Guilt on Kristallnacht
10 Nov 2014
Rachel Delia Benaim reflects on her feelings of Sephardic guilt during Holocaust remembrance days, such as Kristallnacht. While her family found refuge in Ma...
10 Nov 2014
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Nazi Hunter Meets Nazi Architect
10 Nov 2014
Israeli artist Dani Gal's installation "As from Afar" at the Jewish Museum explores the unexpected late-life friendship between Nazi hunter Simon Wiesenthal ...
10 Nov 2014