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Coen brothers have bone to pick with Israel boycotters

Popular filmmakers Joel and Ethan Coen said during a visit to Israel that they do not agree with artists who boycott the Jewish state. Asked during a news conference about music and film artists who boycott Israel over its policies regarding the Palestinians, Ethan Coen said it was a mistake.

Actress Elizabeth Taylor dies

Academy Award-winning actress Elizabeth Taylor, who maintained a support for Israel after converting to Judaism in the late 1950s, has died.

Elizabeth Tayor dies at 79

Famed actress, Elizabeth Taylor has died at the age of 79. She had recently been receiving treatment for congestive heart failure. Taylor was raised a Christian scientist, but converted to Judaism at age 27. Her Hebrew name is Elisheba Rachel Taylor.

Jews and Oscars: The Night’s Minyan [SLIDESHOW]

In the opening montage of Sunday’s Academy Award ceremony, hosts James Franco and Anne Hathaway played with a dreidel, which proved to be a good omen that a good night awaited Jewish talent.

Natalie Portman to wed

Actress Natalie Portman, who is expecting her first child, announced she will marry the baby\’s father.

Lovitz on lying, the Talmud and ‘Casino Jack’

“I hate lying,” Jon Lovitz, the comedian, actor and comedy club owner said without a touch of humor in his voice. “I just can’t stand it. I don’t see the advantage of it. It makes me physically ill.”

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