Maia Efrem

Maia Efrem is the former research editor and assistant to the editor and was also responsible for the Forward’s annual Salary Survey. Previously she served as the editor of Blognik Beat, a blog written by students who emigrated from or have ties to the Former Soviet Union. Maia is a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

efrem@forward.com

Chic Indie Jewelers Pass Proceeds from Ivanka’s Purchase onto Clinton Campaign

Maia EfremAugust 17, 2016

The women behind an indie jewelry line are looking to make an example of Ivanka Trump for her father’s controversial policies.

Egyptian Judo Fighter Refuses to Shake Hand of Winning Israeli Opponent

Maia EfremAugust 12, 2016

Egyptian judo fighter Islam El Shehaby was met with loud boos and jeers after refusing to shake the hand of the Israeli fighter who bested him at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics.

Mazel Tov! Bar Refaeli and Husband Welcome Baby Girl

Maia EfremAugust 12, 2016

Welcome to the world little Liv Ezra!

Sarah Silverman’s Twitter Hacked by Anonymous After Calling ‘Bernie-or-Bust’ Movement ‘Ridiculous’

Maia EfremJuly 28, 2016

Sarah Silverman’s Twitter account was hacked by the international hacktivist group, Anonymous, after the comedian called the ‘Bernie-or-Bust’ supporters ‘ridiculous’ at the Democratic National Convention.

Did Anthony Weiner Just Get Tweet-Smacked by Donald Trump Jr.?

Maia EfremJuly 28, 2016

Anthony Weiner just exchanged a war of words with Donald Trump Jr., and was on the losing end of the tête-à-tête.

Jason Alexander Had Hair When He Starred in These 8 Hilarious ‘80’s Commercials

Maia EfremJuly 27, 2016

Remember that time George Costanza was an 80s commercial star?

Anthony Weiner Asks: ‘Where’s the Forced-Out-of-Office by Scandal Delegation?’

Maia EfremJuly 26, 2016

Is Anthony Weiner back? Some politics junkies might argue that the former Democratic Congressman from Queens never actually went away, and judging by how active his Twitter feed is, that might actually be true.

Bernie Sanders Looks Like Everyone’s Jewish Grandpa in Adorable Democratic Convention Video Clip

Maia EfremJuly 26, 2016

Bernie Sanders doesn’t try to be your cute Jewish grandpa, he just is.

Billionaire Son of George Soros Living Up the Bachelor Lifestyle in the Hamptons

Maia EfremJuly 21, 2016

Summertime in the Hamptons is all fun and (model-filled) games for Alexander Soros, the son of billionaire philanthropist and Democratic donor, George Soros.

Watch Aly Raisman Explain What Goes Into an Olympic Gymnastics Routine

Maia EfremJuly 20, 2016

Aly Raisman is a Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast, but she’s not sitting back on her laurels just yet.