Jenny Singer is a freelance writer and a former Forward staff writer. She writes a weekly Substack about living with anxiety, called “Uneasy Going.”
Jenny Singer
By Jenny Singer
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The Schmooze ‘The Prince Of Egypt’ Parts Waters For Splashy West End Debut — Is Broadway Next?
Many nights we prayed with no proof anyone could hear — but now, faithful fans of the 1998 DreamWorks movie “The Prince Of Egypt,” may soon get proof that miracles happen when you believe. The animated musical telling of the exodus story soared on screen (and then tape, CD, iTunes, and Spotify) thanks to the…
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The Schmooze President Trump’s Feud With ‘Racist’ Debra Messing Of ‘Will And Grace,’ Explained
President Trump took a breather from the trade war with China Thursday morning to enter the fray against “Will & Grace” actress Debra Messing. Messing, the 51-year-old Jewish actress who became a demi-icon for her portrayal of Jewish interior decorator Grace Adler on NBC’s “Will & Grace,” a role she reprises currently on the network,…
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The Schmooze Rabbi-Zombie Slayer Joins ‘Fear The Walking Dead’
Gaunt and wild-eyed, the hoard of congregants stumbles toward the rabbi, muttering and moaning things that sound like “You need to move my kid’s bar mitzvah date” and “Now let me tell you what I really thought of your sermon.” The rabbi shudders and says a little prayer. Then he cocks his knife-topped Winchester, and…
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The Schmooze Dylan Farrow, Woody Allen’s Accuser: Scarlett Johansson Has ‘Long Way To Go’ In Understanding Assault
Updated, 1:25 PM: This article has been updated to incorporate Dylan Farrow’s response to Johansson’s comments. Dylan Farrow responded to comments made by actress Scarlett Johansson in support of Woody Allen. Farrow, who is Allen’s daughter, says that Allen sexually abused her when she was a child, a claim she has upheld since 1992. Allen…
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The Schmooze Jonah Hill Is Engaged To Be Married
The artist formerly (and currently) known as Jonah Hill is engaged. Our boy, whom we have followed since before he grew beard hair, is set to join another in matrimony, Page Six first reported. It’s a moment that is both gloriously bittersweet, and none of our business. Nevertheless, we crack on. Gianna Santos and Jonah…
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The Schmooze Sharon Osbourne Opens Up About Trauma Anti-Semitism Had On Her Family
When Sharon Osbourne agreed to do the popular BBC show “Who Do You Think You Are,” in which producers and historians trace the lineage of celebrities, she thought it would be fun. But when it came time to investigate her father’s Ashkenazi Jewish side of the family, in Osbourne’s words, “There was nothing for them…
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The Schmooze ‘JoJo Rabbit’ Hitler Satire Trailer Asks: Can Hitler Be Funny?
Six million Jews were murdered in the Holocaust. It’s not funny. Unless you’re a fan of “The Producers,” the Broadway musical that spoofed Hitler and the S.S. to great success with Jews and non-Jews. Jewish and Maori director and all around likable guy Taika Waititi aims for the same gracious response Mel Brooks enjoyed, with…
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The Schmooze Seth And Lauren Rogen Paint A Menorah And Talk About Anti-Semitism On Local TV
In many cases, a rabbi and a rebbetzin (rabbi’s wife) both do full-time rabbinic work, though only the rabbi enjoys acclaim and a salary. Meet their Hollywood corollaries: Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen. In a fun but utterly bizarre segment on local Los Angeles news network KTLA, the Rogens promoted their charity work, painted…
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