To be young, Palestinian and gay in Israel
Avishay Artsy
November 11, 2015
The issue of gay rights has become front and center in Israeli politics.
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Entertainment
‘Smoke and Mirrors’ creator has magic touch
Jewish Journal
November 11, 2015
The day may arrive when writer-actor Albie Selznick declares his magic-infused theatrical performance “Smoke and Mirrors” a finished product, but audiences probably shouldn’t hold their breath.
Actress Zooey Deschanel converts to Judaism
Jewish Journal
November 9, 2015
Actress Zooey Deschanel has converted to Judaism.
Larry David calls Trump a racist on ‘SNL,’ earns $5,000
Jewish Journal
November 9, 2015
Comedian Larry David heckled billionaire presidential candidate Donald Trump during his appearance on “Saturday Night Live” and will pocket $5,000 for it.
The story of Lincoln’s support for Jewry, in his own hand
Jonathan Kirsch
November 5, 2015
According to an old publishing industry joke, one title that is bound to be a best-seller is “Lincoln’s Dog’s Diet,” which helps to explain why more than 16,000 books about Abraham Lincoln have been published so far, and more are offered each year.
Pioneer woman’s tale of life on the prairie brightens a dark place
Jewish Journal
November 5, 2015
In 1894, a young Jewish woman traveled alone from Russia to the United States to marry a man she’d never met and start a homesteader’s life on the stark plains of North Dakota.
With music, fine food, events celebrate Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews
Avishay Artsy
November 5, 2015
The phrase “Kan ya ma kan” is usually translated as “Once upon a time” in Arabic literature, and is the phrase that begins many stories.
Review: Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, Danny Elfman perform ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ live
Jewish Journal
November 4, 2015
On Oct. 31 and Nov. 1, the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, led by John Mauceri, performed notorious \”Halloween Jew\” Danny Elfman\’s music for Tim Burton\’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” live at the Hollywood Bowl in front of thousands of enthusiastic fans.
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