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Tag: Sesame Street

0 Literature Culture

JC2’s guide to the best new books for toddlers, teens and those inbetween

Jewish Chronicle · 23 Oct

The featured books in JC2's guide offer a range of engaging narratives for young readers.

0 Education Culture

How a Brooklyn Jewish day school principal taught ‘Sesame Street’ how to celebrate Shabbat

Jackie Hajdenberg in JTA · 21 May

Amanda Pogany, the director of a Jewish day school in Brooklyn, became a consultant for Sesame Street, providing input on episodes that showcase Jewish traditions such as making challah for Shabbat and celebrating intercultural aspects like Cuban and Jewish heritage.

0 Culture Television/Film

This New Shabbat ‘Sesame Street’ Episode is Perfect

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 1 May

Sesame Street premiered an episode called "Shabbat Shalom," celebrating the Jewish holiday of Shabbat.

0 Television/Film Art

From a Jewish home in Queens to 'Sesame Street,' Broadway, 'Succession' and 'Job'

Curt Schleier in Forward · 15 Feb

Peter Friedman, known for his roles in shows like "Succession" and "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel," is currently starring in the play "Job" at the Connelly Theater.

0 Television/Film Culture

The Artful Dodger

Unorthodox · 14 Oct 2021

In this engaging minisode, we learn about Arnold Gorlick, whose quirky personality and love for cookies reportedly inspired the creation of Cookie Monster by Jim Henson.

0 Culture Television/Film

The Jewiest (and least Jewish) Muppets

Forward · 22 May 2020

PJ Grisar humorously explores the Jewish identity of various Muppet characters, inspired by a Twitter conversation initiated by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg.