Purim in Paris: Rachel Félix and the Paradox of French Anti-Semitism
180 years ago, Rachel Félix became a star at the Comédie Française, starring as the titular character in Jean Racine’s “Esther.”
Sebastian Gorka Makes Dumbest Tweet Yet About Harvey Weinstein — And ‘Pence Rules’
Gorka said on Twitter that Weinstein should not have met with women alone - the so-called Pence Rules.
Bella Abzug Could Get Manhattan Corner Named For Her
Bella Abzug, who represented Manhattan as a feminist congresswoman, might get a street corner named after her in her native West Village.
Football Star Julian Edelman Will Read Children’s Book At JCC
Edelman will read to children at the Newton JCC a book about a football-playing squirrel named Jules.
David Duke Red-Baits (((Communist))) Forward After New York Times Story
Duke wrongly accused the Forward of having “communist” origins after a New York Times profile took a look at the Jewish magazine.
Rabbis Plan Sukkot Protest At Trump Tower Over Immigration
T’ruah, the rabbinic human rights group, will erect a booth in front of Trump Tower to protest the administration’s immigration policies.
Kushner Co. Is Really Trying To Unload This Brooklyn Brownstone
Kushner Co. has slashed the price on the luxe Brooklyn Heights townhouse that it’s been trying to flip – it’s been on the market since last year.
Las Vegas Mayor: ‘Israel Lives With This Every Day’
“I am so proud of everybody. The first responders. The people who were there. It could have been worse.
Democrats Feel Heat To Return Weinstein Donations After Sex Harassment Bombshell
So far, four Democrats – including Massachusetts senator Elizabeth Warren – have returned campaign gifts made by Hollywood producer Weinstein.
Israeli Political Strategist Runs Afoul Of Anti-Nazi Laws In Austria
Tal Silberstein, who worked for Austria’s Social Democrats, might have violated anti-Nazi laws in accusing political rivals of anti-Semitism.