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Nerdy Jews and Glamorous Gentiles: A Review of Curtis Sittenfeld’s “Romantic Comedy”

Karen E. H. Skinazi — Fri, 04 Aug 2023 17:47:28 +0000

“Romantic Comedy” is not a deep novel, and, despite its feminist-rage premise, it’s unlikely to change the state of gender roles and expectations going forward. In any case, for lovers of the romance genre, it’s a delightful read.

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‘Ethical Tribing’ is a Public Relations Playbook For the Future of Israel Advocacy

Brian Fishbach — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:52:00 +0000

Joanna Landau and Michael Golden, the authors of “Ethical Tribing” address the fact that there are plenty of reasons why Israel can no longer just play defense on how it is perceived in the eyes of detail-averse media and unengaged youth.

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Jewish Actors Help Feed ‘The Bear’

Alan Zeitlin — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 08:46:29 +0000

The FX production, streaming on Hulu, is the second-best TV show of the year, bested only by “Succession.”

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Why Larry David’s Personal Assistant Is Taking His Own Shot At Stand-up

Alan Zeitlin — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 22:39:01 +0000

While he enjoyed his work behind the camera, Eli Leonard hadn’t seriously considered stand-up until he met comedian Elon Gold.

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Filmmaker Shows Power of Gratitude

Debra L. Eckerling — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 08:05:40 +0000

With so much turmoil around the world, filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg believes that gratitude can help balance the scales.

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After the Destruction: When Justice was Impossible to Achieve, Some Sought Vengeance

Michael Berenbaum — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 07:23:46 +0000

Israeli historian Dina Porat has written a fascinating book about a small band of Holocaust survivors who were intent on full-scale revenge.

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Love Don’t Fade Away

Karen Lehrman Bloch — Thu, 27 Jul 2023 00:28:12 +0000

Written by Glick in 2019, the song captures both the life and death of Samuel Isaac Farkas, who tragically slipped off a balcony to his death a day before his 16th birthday.

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Netflix’s Season 2 of ‘The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem’ Is Explosive

Alan Zeitlin — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:50:04 +0000

“Shtisel” star Michael Aloni and breakout actress Swell Ariel Or deliver powerful performances in the saga about a Sephardic family steeped in tradition but beset by tragedy.

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Frank Melloul: Running a News Channel that Speaks to Arabs and Jews

Kylie Ora Lobell — Tue, 25 Jul 2023 20:52:54 +0000

Over the past decade, Melloul and his team have gained international recognition for their channel, which is the only place Israelis can go for news 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

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“Barbie” Is A Blast That Boasts a Fun Cast

Alan Zeitlin — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:51:14 +0000

Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling impress in a film that includes Rhea Perlman as Ruth Handler, the Jewish woman who created the famous doll.

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