Jeremy Lin’s NBA debut, in which he scored more points in his initial five games than any other new player, resulted in a fan frenzy that Charlotte Bobcats third-string small forward Elon Steinman “totally gets.”
For more Gold, check out his video from the Montreal Comedy Festival.
KassemJEW is on the streets of Westwood to talk to Angelenos about Israel Independence Day. Happy Yom Ha\’Atzmaut!
KassemJEW on the streets for Purim. What do you know about Purim?
And in fitting with “Watchmen’s” trademark plot twists and surprising revelations, “Watchmensch” has one of its own: Although it’s crammed with Yiddish dialogue, Jewish in-jokes and black hats, its creator isn’t Jewish.
Four modern-day gladiators do battle for the gold (a lifetime supply of Gold\’s mustard) in the Heeb Olympics
Woody Allen is fitted for a new suit by robot Jewish tailors. Ginsberg & Cohen, Computerized Fittings, Since 2073. From \’Sleeper\’
So what can you say about a 44-year-old comedian who died? That she leaves a certain legacy of laughter, through the efforts of her brother, to those who never heard of her.
The Los Angeles Jewish Film Festival will appropriately mark Israel\’s 60th anniversary with an opening film on the country\’s transition from British mandate to independent state.
Mark Schiff is a rare bird. He\’s made a living as a stand-up comic for more than 30 years and is much admired in the fraternity of American comedians. For years, he\’s been performing on the road with Jerry Seinfeld (one of his closest friends). Last year, his book, \”I Killed,\” a compilation of stories of the road from the country\’s top comedians, got a glowing review on that most exclusive of book review stages, the Sunday New York Times. But swing by my neighborhood at around midday on any Shabbat, and chances are you\’ll see another Mark Schiff. This is the Orthodox Schiff, who is quietly walking back from synagogue with his wife, Nancy, and one or more of his three sons.
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