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By John A. Oswald
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News Rescuer in George Washington Bridge Plunge Was 2009 ‘Miracle on the Hudson’ Hero
Rescuers saved a woman who leapt from New York’s famed George Washington Bridge — and for one of them it wasn’t the first time playing hero on the Hudson. Ironically, Heshy Gottdiener, Scott Koen and others were on the Hudson River already helping a family from his home in upstate New York look for a…
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Breaking News U. of Chicago Jewish Frat Ensnared in Racist Email Scandal
The AEPi chapter at the University of Chicago is in hot water after a series of stunningly offensive emails between members of the Jewish fraternity were revealed. The emails show the brothers of Alpha Epsilon Pi: – Regularly bandied about the N-word. – Celebrated MLK Day with fried chicken and drinking game. – Called nearby…
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The Schmooze Lena Dunham Thrilled She’s Mistaken for 1 of the ‘Broke Girls’
Lena Dunham (R) says her bodega man thinks she’s one of the stars of “2 Broke Girls.” Tip that man, Lena! “Girls” creator and star Lena Dunham says she’s not going to correct her bodega man on this one. The guy at the bodega on my block thinks I’m the star of 2 Broke Girls…
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News Historic Jewish Theological Seminary Plans $96M Campus Modernization
The 130-year-old Jewish Theological Seminary of America is embarking on a $96 million multi-year modernization that will keep its storied past safe — and carry the spiritual center for Conservative Judaism into the next century. JTS officials on Monday said they have put together a deal to sell one old dorm, a small parcel of…
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The Schmooze ‘DWTS’ Pro Val Chmerkovskiy Sued for Fat Shaming Down’s Girl
A 16-year-old girl who has Down’s Syndrome is suing Jewish “Dancing With The Stars” hoofer Val Chmerkovskiy for posting an Internet that fat shames her. The offensive meme shows her when she was just 8. She’s sipping from a soda at a baseball game and the words superimposed on her say: “Letting your kid become…
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The Schmooze Jeffrey Tambor Triumphs at SAG Awards, Where Oscar’s Diversity Problem Was the Buzz
Everyone was talking about diversity at the Screen Actors Guild Awards Saturday night, with Oscar’s shutout of black actors. But the SAGs had their own diversity issue for the Jews: Other than Jeffrey Tambor, there was a dearth of tribe members in both winners and nominees. Tambor won for best comedy series actor for playing…
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Breaking News The New York Times’ Peter Baker Named Jerusalem Bureau Chief
New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker says it’s official: He will be the new bureau chief in Jerusalem. Baker confirmed the news on Twitter: “Worst-kept secret is out: Heading to Jerusalem as bureau chief, excited to share a new adventure with amazing @sbg1 (his wife, Politico Editor Susan Glasser).” The former longtime Washington…
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The Schmooze Jewish ‘Carmen Sandiego’ Theme Writer Sues Rand Paul Over Marco Rubio Ad
Where in the world is Carmen Sandiego? Why in a Rand Paul attack ad targeting Marco Rubio, that’s where. The Jewish composer of the theme music to the children’s educational game, “Where in the World is Carmen Sandiego” is suing the Paul campaign for using his song to go after Rubio for his record of…
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