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These Books (And Ties and Socks) Are the Perfect Jewish Father’s Day Gifts

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 11 Jun

Looking for the perfect Jewish Fathers Day gift?

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Adam Nimoy Shares What It’s Like to Be Spock’s Son

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 5 Jun

Adam Nimoy, the son of Leonard Nimoy, shares insights in his new book, "The Most Human," detailing his relationship with his father, known for his iconic role as Spock in Star Trek.

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Chris Pine Talks About His Jewish Great-Grandparents at a Jewish Deli

Lior Zaltzman in Kveller · 15 May

Chris Pine, known for his role in Star Trek, shared his Jewish roots at a Jewish deli in Los Angeles, citing the similarities between his great-grandparents who emigrated from Eastern Europe and the deli's founders from Russia.

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A new William Shatner documentary is more meet-and-greet than film

PJ Grisar in Forward · 18 Mar

William Shatner, known for his iconic roles in Star Trek and Boston Legal, has recently become an ambassador for the "overview effect" after his sub-orbital trip on Jeff Bezos Blue Origin.

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The secret Jewish history of Pi

Seth Rogovoy in Forward · 13 Mar

The concept of Pi, the ratio of a circle's diameter and circumference, has a secret Jewish history intertwined with mathematical and spiritual dimensions.

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Those Long-Ago Crushes on Jewish Actors Playing “The Other”

Lilith · 6 Sep 2023

The author reflects on her childhood crushes on Jewish actors playing non-Jewish characters, such as Ed Ames as Mingo in Daniel Boone and Leonard Nimoy as Mr. Spock in Star Trek.

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Is William Shatner’s ‘Life of Awe’ the memoir we need now?

PJ Grisar in Forward · 2 Oct 2022

William Shatner's latest memoir, "Boldly Go: Reflections on a Life of Awe and Wonder," offers a contemplative look at his life and experiences.

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Today in corporate propaganda: Jeff Bezos and William Shatner take the ultimate ego trip — to space!

PJ Grisar in Forward · 15 Dec 2021

Amazon's Jeff Bezos sent 90-year-old actor William Shatner to space on Blue Origin's rocket, capturing the journey in a one-hour corporate propaganda film "Shatner in Space" on Amazon Prime.

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Master and Commander: Ep. 93

Unorthodox · 8 Jun 2017

This episode of Unorthodox features conversations with Fred Kuhr, a host of a Canadian talk show focusing on the dynamics between gay and straight men, and Jonathan Frakes, renowned for his role in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

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William Shatner Is Salty Over That Daily Beast Interview

Forward · 1 Jun 2017

William Shatner expressed frustration over an interview by The Daily Beast where he mentioned not trying to get deported, in response to a question about a petition signed by his Star Trek castmates.

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William Shatner Wants To Raise $30 Billion To Build a Water Pipeline

Forward · 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 pipeline from Seattle to address California's drought.

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Leonard Nimoy on Spock, Yiddish Theater, and the Vulcan Symbol’s Jewish Inspiration

Abigail Pogrebin in Tablet · 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.

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