Category: Culture
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Celebs and their obsession with psychics
Reports surfaced last week that King Charles sought spiritual guidance to mend fences with his estranged son, Prince Harry. While you might think it doesn’t take a spiritual guru to suggest father-son reconciliation, the king and many… Continue Reading
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Documentary about celebrity tailor and Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield premieres in NYC
When filmmaker Rick Minnich first met Martin Greenfield in 2017, the celebrity tailor was 88 years old and still hard at work at his factory, Greenfield Clothiers, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn “He had this amazing charisma to… Continue Reading
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Crowd in Israeli singer Ishay Ribo’s New York show calls for hostages’ release
Crowd calling for release of hostages (Video: Yehuda Gabay) Israeli singer Ishay Ribo performed in New York’s prestigious Madison Square Garden during which the crowd cried out for the release of Israeli hostages being held by Hamas in Gaza. Ribo,… Continue Reading
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Alex Edelman wins Emmy for ‘Just For Us,’ his HBO comedy special on antisemitism and Jewish identity
Alex Edelman won an Emmy for “Just For Us,” his comedy special about attending a white supremacist meeting that put a spotlight on contemporary antisemitism and the place of Jews in the United States. Edelman took home the… Continue Reading
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The story of a 4 year-old’s triumph over brain cancer
When Sarah arrived at Alyn Rehabilitation Hospital a year ago, it was hard to believe she’d ever reach this moment—starting a new school year in kindergarten. But she did. Four-year-old Sarah had undergone brain surgery to remove a tumor and… Continue Reading
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First private spacewalk: This week in space
The crew of the private space mission Polaris Dawn successfully performed the first spacewalk in history by private astronauts who did not undergo a traditional space agency’s training program. This historic feat marked the highlight of the… Continue Reading
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Jerusalem Design Week opens Sept. 19 with ‘ark’ theme
To survive a flood, you need an ark. That’s the theme of this year’s Jerusalem Design Week (JDW), which explores the endeavors we make to preserve life and allow us to rebuild after a catastrophe precipitated by human evil. The biblical… Continue Reading
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‘Shogun’ wins best drama, ‘Hacks’ surprises in comedy at TV’s Emmys
“Shogun,” a sweeping, historical epic set in imperial Japan, claimed the prestigious best drama trophy at Sunday’s Emmy Awards, and “Hacks” upset defending comedy champion “The Bear” at television’s highest honors. 4 View gallery The Bear, Shogun… Continue Reading
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Gal Gadot says Jews, Israelis will overcome if they stand together
In a candid exchange, movie star Gal Gadot opened up about the antisemitism she navigates as an Israeli in Hollywood today. “Of course, I see antisemitism around me,” she said during an online conversation with Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
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Film abut Jewish accountant wins people’s choice award in Toronto
The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) concluded on Sunday with a modest yet impactful awards ceremony, setting the stage for the upcoming Oscar race. The festival’s top honor, the People’s Choice Award, was awarded to Mike… Continue Reading