Being a Woman in Wasserstein’s World
Naomi Pfefferman
September 18, 2003
\”Her plays have always dealt with strong, diverse Jewish women,\” said Olivia Cohen-Cutler of the MorningStar Commission, founded by Hadassah.
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Life After ‘Sex’
Amy Klein
September 11, 2003
\”I would prefer to marry someone who\’s Jewish,\” Cindy Chupack said, because most Jews have a \”built-in sense of humor, just because we\’ve had to develop one; it\’s one of our survival instincts or something.\” She finds humor really sexy, and likes Jewish family values, \”but we haven\’t cornered the market on that,\” she said.
Marlene Marks’ Spirit on the Web
Beverly Gray
June 5, 2003
Jana Rosenblatt\’s founding partners in Five Chicks Unlimited are four local businesswomen who have been touched by cancer. They bring expertise in finance, product research, Web design and customer service to the site.
Queen of Laughter
Michael Aushenker
March 27, 2003
The self-described raconteur refuses to label herself a stand-up comedian. But Rhea Kohan\’s wit has, over the last decade, made her a sought-after personality in the local Jewish community, and she refuses to charge money for her humorous hostessing.
The Set Up
Dave Kessler
March 27, 2003
For some reason, it\’s rare that anyone sets me up. You would think being a thin, employed, Jewish heterosexual with a full head of hair, long eyelashes and a great sense of humor would be a gimmie.
Nice, Jewish Maidel
Naomi Pfefferman
March 27, 2003
Four \”Roseanne\” seasons and several failed sitcom pilots later, a WB executive urged Amy Sherman-Palladino to pitch an hour-long show to the network. Her response was \”Gilmore Girls,\” whose pilot featured dialogue she had scribbled during that fateful trip to Washington Depot.
Deconstructing Woody
Michael Fox
August 23, 2001
Woody Allen doesn\’t stutter excitedly when he speaks. Nor does he wave his hands in a state of exaggerated panic.
Big Apple Confessions
Mike Levy
April 12, 2001
With its witty observations, rapid pacing and expertly delivered one-liners, \”The Pages of My Diary I\’d Rather Not Read\” is a great evening of theater for its humor alone. What makes Eydie Faye\’s debut as a playwright special, however, is its trio of strong characters.
So, Nu?
Naomi Pfefferman
September 16, 1999
There is an old joke from the Holocaust, Robin Williams says.
Two old Jews want to kill Hitler. The fuhrer doesn\’t show up. \”So one turns to the other and says, \’My God, I hope nothing happened to him,\’ \” Williams quips.
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