“I wish that you cared what I had to say. I wish that some knowledge, some context, some understanding, could reach beyond the slogans and chants for my death that you are repeating mindlessly…”
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Finally, justice is served for murder victim Dan Markel
By Cindy Saltzman Today, Dan Markel's former brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, 47, was found...
Normalization still possible?
normalization w israel
Real talk about the war
“They know that bad people are trying to hurt them.”
Where are the facts?
The floodgates of civility have burst open and unleashed a deluge of hatred that is gushing across the globe.
Two of the 203 hostages have been released!
Cindy Saltzman @jewishbreakingnews is reporting that two of the 203 hostages have been freed. ...
And we’re paying for this?
“Where are you, President Shafik of Columbia University?” Davidai pleads. “We are waiting for you to eradicate all pro-terror student organizations from campus.”
Fighting for Israel: Literally!
Mayweather is as strong in his convictions as he was between the ropes.
Speak your truth about Israel
by Debra Rich Gettleman “Hate never goes away; it just goes underground until it is given a little...
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.