This other Rickles will be revealed in a new feature-length documentary, \”Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project,\” directed by longtime friend and fan, John Landis, best known for \”Animal House\” and \”Trading Places.\” The film premieres Dec. 2 on HBO and will later be released on DVD.
But what is the real origin of gelt? Is it, as my father claimed, really a long-held Jewish custom? And how did gelt evolve from money to chocolate? And why does the chocolate taste so waxy? If gelt is here to stay — if it\’s going to really represent the Jews like mistletoe and holly do the Christians — are there any better options than the molten coins of our childhood? These are some of the questions I had as I set out on my journey in search of gelt.
Letter from France highlights three stories; slander trial raises questions over footage of the killing of Mohammad al Dura in 2000, the mayor of Paris shows his support for captive Isreali soldiers, Israeli Prime Minister Olmert visits Paris.
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