Yuval David : TV Star, Activist, Filmmaker and Global Storyteller
By Debra Rich Gettleman Yuval David is one of those “got it all” kind of people. He’s super handsome, outrageously talented, deeply thoughtful, and genuinely cares about other people and the world. He actually sounds too good to be true. But I sat down with him and...
Jewish dog creates cultural phenomenon
By Debra Rich Gettleman Shayna Maydele opens up about Jewish life, love, and standing up to hate. “Wait, you don’t want to talk to me?” Heidi Silverstone asks at the onset of our interview. “Well, it’s not that.” I gently explain. “I appreciate your translating. But I...
StopAntisemitism Isn’t Giving Up. Neither Should You.
By Masada Siegel Liora Rez, Executive Director of StopAntisemitism would love to be put out of work but the reality is StopAntisemitism is busier than ever. Rez created the organization in 2018 as a response to the ever-increasing number of antisemitic incidents....
Standing tall with Israel: What you can do to help
By Cindy Saltzman As Israel and America stand strong against Hamas, Hezbollah, and anyone who supports the massacre of innocent civilians, the desire to help is palpable. But how do you know where and how to give? How do you determine a charity is credible and...
The $75,000 Lulav controversy
by Debra Rich Gettleman The real question to ask ourselves about Sukkot today is, “Does the Lulav shaking need to be done by a human in order for one to fulfill the mitzvah?” Huh? You’re asking yourself. Like can my dog do it? Well, the answer to that is obvious. Your...
Israeli Professor now one degree from Kevin Bacon.
By Debra Rich Gettleman 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. That’s basically the premise of the whole 6 degrees of Kevin Bacon game. But...
Movie? What Movie?
by Debra Rich Gettleman A standing ovation at the prestigious Venice International Film Festival, and the cat is out of the bag. “Tatami,” is the story of female Iranian Judoka champion, Saeid Mollaei, who was ordered to throw a match at the World Judo Championships...
He’s no Sid Luckman
By Debra Rich Gettleman 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...
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