Devra Ferst
By Devra Ferst
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The Schmooze Jon Voight to Obama: You Lied to the Jewish People
Countless Americans and people around the globe criticize Obama daily (it’s part of the job). But it’s just something special when a major celebrity (and father of a an even more major celebrity) does it in ink. Jon Voight, actor and father of Angelina Jolie, attacked Obama’s treatment of Israel and Jews in an open…
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The Schmooze The Soup Nazi Returns
“No Soup for You!” Well, perhaps not for long. Al Yeganeh, who was nicknamed the Soup Nazi in a 1995 Seinfeld episode, will return to his spot behind the counter of his original “Soup Kitchen International” in New York City’s theater district this July. The cook and owner, who famously deprived George Costanza — and…
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Israel News The New (Jewish) Face of Rap
Music writer Jon Caramanica said it right in the New York Times on June 8: “Biracial Jewish-Canadian former child actors don’t have a track record of success in the American rap industry.” But Drake (born Aubrey Drake Graham), a 23-year-old half-black, half-Jewish gifted rapper from suburban Toronto, is proving Caramanica and us wrong. The rap…
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The Schmooze In America, Flavored Hummus Reigns Supreme
There is likely no food more iconic across the Middle East than the delicious and nutty chickpea, tahini, lemon and garlic puree that is authentic hummus. In Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon and most other countries in the region, it is a crucial part of social, as well as food, culture, with each country producing its…
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The Schmooze "The Hangover’s" Zach Galifianakis in "The Incredible Mr. Limpet"
A milquetoast man, Henry Limpet is transformed into an animated fish that helps the U.S. Navy fight German submarines during World War II. He also falls in love. We know, we know, it’s hard to imagine a sillier premise for a film. But in 1964, Don Knotts starred as the character in the film “The…
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The Schmooze Forward Staffer is Named to Jewcy 100
Not to toot our own horn or anything, but our staffers are a pretty awesome. And turns out, others agree. Yesterday, Jewcy named Forward web editor and Sisterhood blog founder, Gabrielle Birkner, as part of the Big Jewcy: “A list of 100 people that we think deserve to be recognized, like The Forward 50, Time…
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Israel News Pocketing The Dough
Wars over the best New York bagel have likely ensued since the first Jewish immigrants arrived in lower Manhattan. “Zabar’s!” some Jewish families shout about where to buy their Sunday brunch bagels. “Absolute Bagels!” No, “H & H Bagels!” But the battle switched recently from crust quality to finances. The owner of the self-proclaimed largest…
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Israel News Mom Moves In
Everyone has a Jewish mother horror story. Perhaps your mom set you up with an atrocious guy, made you eat chopped liver or, gasp, called you in the middle of a great date. Whatever your mother did, we’re pretty sure that Joan Rivers, Jewish mother and comedian, will top the list this year. In June,…
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