“it’s all about giving viewers a sense of artistic connection to the stories that have brought us to this point in our Jewish evolution,” explains co-founder Neil Friedman.
TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIFLICKS
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Israeli Professor now one degree from Kevin Bacon.
Dear reader,
I’m trying to reach Kevin Bacon. If any of you know anyone who knows anyone who knows him, would you be so kind as to forward this email to them.
Movie? What Movie?
A standing ovation for “Tatami” at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, and the cat is out of the bag.
Ditch Tiktok and Do Shabbat Dinner Right
Shabbat, much like yoga or meditation for some, is an act of rebellion against a constantly moving world.
Florida Jewish and Black high school students learn from each other
“It was really impactful for me to learn about African American history as well as their experiences in modern society, and to relate that to the Jewish American experience as well.”
Smart Cookies
“The Sunflower experience is transformational,” she beams, “Students come in and they don’t leave as the same people. The growth, self-confidence, and self-esteem are life changing.”
WHAT HAPPENED TO ELLEN GREENBERG?
The Philadelphia Medical Examiner’s Officer, at the insistence of the Philadelphia Police, “suspiciously reversed itself” regarding the cause weeks after Ellen’s death was ruled a homicide.
Lilach Mazor revels in her newest strain of menopause fighting marijuana.
Menopause is spoken about in whispers. But Power is lifting her voice to shake off that stigma.
top 10 ways to cure holiday blues
It’s not about thinking about ways to improve the world or help others. It’s about taking action in the here and now. Helping others is free, but the reward is priceless.
Yuval David : TV Star, Activist, Filmmaker and Global Storyteller
I understood that my life isn’t only my own. I am of my family and I’m of my people and I’m for my family and I’m for my people. So, I better make the most of it.
Jewish dog creates cultural phenomenon
I came out of my Jewish shell the first time I put on a kippah (yarmulke). It was overwhelming. I was glowing. The cameras began to flash and suddenly I was wishing people all across the world a Shabbat Shalom on Instagram.
StopAntisemitism Isn’t Giving Up. Neither Should You.
“We count our success not in the statements we release, but in the people we help and the antisemites we hold accountable. We model the saying that ‘actions speak louder than words’ every day by upholding our mission statement.”
COMFORT ON A PLATE:
“They tried to kill us, we survived, let’s eat!” That may be the underlying theme of all Jewish holidays, which is perhaps why every traditional holiday meal is focused on the pure comfort and pleasure of tucking into a plate full of food prepared with and surrounded by love.
TO LIFE, TO LIFE, L’CHAIFLICKS
“it’s all about giving viewers a sense of artistic connection to the stories that have brought us to this point in our Jewish evolution,” explains co-founder Neil Friedman.
Israeli Professor now one degree from Kevin Bacon.
Dear reader,
I’m trying to reach Kevin Bacon. If any of you know anyone who knows anyone who knows him, would you be so kind as to forward this email to them.
Movie? What Movie?
A standing ovation for “Tatami” at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, and the cat is out of the bag.
He’s no Sid Luckman
It’s my least favorite time of year. I used to adore autumn. The cool crisp air, vibrant colored falling leaves, the anticipation of fall and winter holidays. But now it’s just the time of year when my husband abandons me. It’s NFL football season.
Come on Iran. How petty can you be?
What’s the big deal of a handshake after a Full Nelson, a Real Naked Choke, or a Figure-Four leglock?
by Debra Rich Gettleman If you’re not a scribe but have always wanted to feel more personally...
Hate crime or pubescent prank?
by Debra Rich Gettleman This past Shabbat, the first one of the 2023 school year at UC Berkeley,...
Adidas: Fighting antisemitism or prospering because of it?
Is this really about fighting antisemitism? To me, it seems more like a clever business stunt to use negative publicity to increase Adidas’ bottom line. I mean, they say a portion of the proceeds will go towards fighting bigotry, hatred and antisemitism. What portion?
Barbie’s Fate is not yet Sealed
by Debra Rich Gettleman Barbie, created by Ruth Handler, the first woman President of Mattel, (and...
Love is the Answer – said no neo-Nazi ever!
by Debra Rich Gettleman What if there was a drug that could rid the world of hatred and...
@LawyerLimor Talks Sense
But with a jury even remotely believing that a woman is capable of piling pooh next to her lover’s pillow, it’s unlikely they’re going to see her as a credible sane defendant.
TURNING THE TABLES
By Debra Rich Gettleman When someone says “fashionista,” your first thought probably isn’t...
Use your words instead of your fists. Unless…
by Debra Rich Gettleman …you’re a big time Israeli MMA fighter standing up to antisemitism. If you...
Holocaust Loners: The First to Die
by Debra Rich Gettleman If you haven’t broken out of your pandemic isolation mode, you...
“Swatting” More Than Annoying Flies
When asked for the location of the bomb, the caller leaves the address of a synagogue that is livestreaming its services. Then, callers watch in real time as police interrupt frightened worshipers. They later post clips of the incidents online.
Only the Nose Knows
Another poster lashed out about having seen Cooper play the elephant man on Broadway without the use of any prosthetics. “But then he plays a Jew and decides he needs a huge nose?
Holocaust Survivors’ Team Makkabi Goes Down Fighting
By Debra Rich Gettleman It was more than exciting that the Makkabi Berlin team, founded by...
Mark Margolis Will Be Missed
Your favorite mute gangster, Hector Salamanca, from “Better Call Saul” passed away in a New York hospital on Thursday. Margolis, a veteran Jewish actor, was best known for his post stroke cartel role in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul.”
JEWPERMAN by Debra Rich Gettleman
Fast forward to present day Hollywood. Wonder Woman Gal Godot is an Israeli megastar and uber handsome good guy, David Corenswet, will be the first Jewish actor to play Superman in a major motion picture, Superman: Legacy.
Happy Hip-Hop Day!
Not to diss our religion or anything. But, when I think about beatboxing, scratching, and mic drops, Jews are not the first people who come to mind.
But as today is hip-hop’s 50th anniversary, let’s celebrate the Jews who have had a real impact on the genre.
Beauty Influencer LIZ KENNEDY Elevates Women’s Lives from Self-Care to Self-Respect
Liz is genuinely working to help heal and elevate women’s lives from the inside out.
Mandy Silverman: Challah Guru
There are many ways to bake challah and Mandy Silverman offers no less than 370 varieties.
Rudy Rochman: Redefining Jewish activism
In a time of Israeli separatism, internal political divide, and rampant antisemitism, Rudy Rochman wants to empower every single Jew to own, understand, and affirm their Jewish identity.
Myron Sugerman: The Last Jewish Gangster
We sat down with Myron Sugarman and learned about his past mob ties, his efforts to defeat antisemitism, and his historical Nazi hunting experience.
Elon Gold: Show Biz and Shul Biz
“I never shy away from my Jewishness in my comedy, in anything I’m doing in show business,” Elon said. “Over the last decade or so, I’ve had two careers and certainly two acts. I call it showbiz and shul biz.”
Brooke Burke, Life after Dancing with the Stars, divorce and cancer, to a life of meaning, wellness, and joy.
Brooke Burke is living proof that you can grow wiser and more self-assured while remaining healthy, vibrant and youthful through total body wellness, both inside and out.
All of The Respect On Her Name: Meet Tova the Poet
With a name that literally means “good,” Tova Ricardo–aka Tova the Poet–is using her vibrant voice to speak to her unique experience as a young Black Jewish woman at a time when our country has never been more divided.
Toby Gotesman-Schneier: Tragedy Happens In Color
Gotesman-Schneier is a world-renowned artist and has her work displayed in private homes and museums around the world.
Rachel Stubington: No Shrinking Violet
This down-to-earth beauty is charming, open, and funny as hell.
OSNAT TZADOK: THE INNER COLORS OF THE MIND
Osnat Tzadok’s “Tree of Life” represents an inner journey through the artist’s creative subconscious that defines all of Tzadok’s work. Osnat was born and raised in Israel and now lives in Canada, where she relocated with her family 22 years ago.
Brimstone
Brimstone, pro wrestler and radio host, has spent his life building a brand. Now he wants to show his fellow Jews they can ‘kick some ass’
Honoring Those Who Lost Their Lives at Auschwitz
A dedicated high school student starts an online petition to change how visitors pay respect at the Auschwitz Memorial.
Deborah Lipstadt Has Been Monitoring Antisemitism Her Entire Career
Deborah Lipstadt made her first trip to the Middle East in August in her new job as the U.S. State Department’s antisemitism monitor, and she started in Saudi Arabia.
A Rabbi’s Choice – Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz
At 10 years old, the boy who would grow up to be Rabbi Dr. Shmuly Yanklowitz – one of the 50 most influential American rabbis according to both the Forward and Newsweek — made a choice. He chose to be a Jew.
DRAIMAN, Nice Shot! – Lead Singer of Band Disturbed
Jews rock! One unique voice continues to stand out from the vast field of talent in the Tribe, and it belongs to the lead singer of the band Disturbed.
Finding love in Israel: American Jewish Married Couples Meet in The Holy Land
When young Jewish adults travel to Israel through trips presented by organizations such as Taglit-Birthright Israel or Jewish National Fund-USA, they are usually looking for meaningful connections to their heritage and religion.
Boca Raton’s Ayel Morgenstern Spreads Kindness and Love
Ayel’s story first went viral when she was six years old as she painted hundreds of rocks to adorn tombstones that were vandalized in Jewish cemeteries in different parts of the United States. She has worked on several other kindness projects since then.
Idaho: The Next Jewish Frontier?
Among the many newcomers are Jews who have found their new and sometimes first spiritual home in Chabad of Idaho. They are attracted to Chabad’s authenticity and welcoming attitude. Every Jew is encouraged to participate, regardless of affiliation and ability to pay.
Chicago’s Rebbetzin Eve Levy: A Woman Who Leads Women Around The World
Eve Levy is the granddaughter of four survivors, one of whom came from Warsaw and lost a hundred family members in the Holocaust.
The Haggadah Collective
Seeking a seder experience that matters. Haggadah Collective weaves tradition with unique elements in adult and children’s versions.