Expressions of anti-Semitism through Holocaust imagery were so harsh in the Greek media and political circles at the time that Hronika, the official magazine of the Central Board of Greek Jewish Communities, spoke of a climate of \”hysteria and anti-Semitism\” that was masquerading as mere criticism of the State of Israel.
The stars were out again last Tuesday. In the wake of the Emmys, Jewish celebrities, community leaders and entertainment industry people gathered at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills, to honor their peers at the second annual Jewish Image Awards in Film and Television (JIA), sponsored by the National Foundation for Jewish Culture (NFJC).
Ads trumpeting Israeli democracy and the country\’s cultural and political similarities to America came to TV sets nationwide.
They came for the kosher and stayed for the kibitz.
Marlene — you are indelible in the hearts and minds of so many — even those who railed against your politics.
Is it harder for nice Jewish girls in the world of stand-up comedy? Yes.
How much do American Jews know about Israel? Not enough to fight the battle taking place on college campuses over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
She\’s back, baby — and dare we say it? — she\’s shaggable. In the third go-round of Mike Myers\’ Bond spoof, "Austin Powers in Goldmember,"
It\’s hard to know who will suffer the greater wrench this summer: Rabbis Jackie and David Ellenson, as they leave Los Angeles, or Jewish Los Angeles for losing them.
A full-page advertisement in Variety last Monday marked the entertainment industry\’s first public show of support for Israel since the outbreak of the second intifada.
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