Lior Zaltzman was the Forward’s Digital Fellow. Follow her on twitter @liorca.
Lior ZaltzmanDigital Fellow
By Lior Zaltzman
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Culture The 8 Best Jewish Graphic Novels of 2015, From Ayn Rand to Orthodox Babysitters
It’s never too late to jump on the comic books wagon, or as some call them: graphic novels. We definitely know they’re not just for kids anymore, after Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer and all that. Reading comics makes you look cooler, smarter and younger: it’s a fact (ok, it’s not, but don’t blame me…
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The Schmooze Feel the Bern With This Steamy 2016 Calendar
Do you love keeping track of important life events, democratic socialism and scantily clad, good-looking men? This calendar is for you! Joe Beuerlein is an actor, bartender and a die-hard Bernie Sanders supporter. He loves the Democratic presidential candidate so much that he started an Instagram account in his honor. And not just any Instagram….
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The Schmooze Amy Schumer’s Biggest Flop and 5 Other 2015 Jewish Moments Immortalized in Barbie Dolls
Remember that prank Amy Schumer pulled on Kanye West and Kim Kardashian? When she fell straight on her face on the red carpet in front of them at the Time 100 Gala? Now that moment, and a few other great moments of this past year, have been immortalized thanks to our favorite Jewish doll and…
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The Schmooze Daniel Radcliffe Has More Than $100M to His Name
It’s safe to say that, despite playing one in “Trainwreck,” Daniel Radcliffe will never have to be a dog walker to make ends meet. The Daily Mirror estimated that the assets of the 26 year-old Jewish actor, who starred as Harry Potter in the eight-movie franchise, are worth over £69 million. Which is over $102…
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The Schmooze What is this Mysterious Object Found at Jerusalem Gravesite?
An ancient rolling pin? An unusable bowling pin? An impractical paperweight? Six months ago, a 19-pound object was brought to the attention of the Israeli Antiquities Authorities after it was found at a burial site in Jerusalem. So this week, the Authorities put out one heck of audience engagement project. Fearing it might be an…
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The Schmooze I Am the Grinch and I’m Here to Steal Your Christmas
Everyone who lived in Whoville Liked Christmas a lot… But the Grinch, Who Grew Up Overseas, Did NOT! The Grinch hated Christmas! The whole Christmas season! And you should know why. There’s obvious reasons. And it wasn’t that her heart was two sizes too small. It was that she came from a place where they…
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The Schmooze Chelsea Clinton Is Pregnant With Baby Number 2
Chelsea Clinton took to Twitter this Monday to announce some pretty great news: baby number two is on the way! Next summer, Charlotte is going to be a big sister! Feeling very blessed & grateful this holiday season. pic.twitter.com/gpCGqcmeCq — Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) December 21, 2015 Chelsea and husband Marc Mezvinsky — a Jewish investment banker…
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The Schmooze What Miss Israel Was Up To at the Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Israel, Avigail Alfatov, didn’t make it to the top 15 in Sunday night’s Miss Universe Pageant. In the grand scheme of things, that might not be such a bad thing. At least Steve Harvey never got the chance to confuse her with any other candidate.. But despite losing the ultimate title, our 19-year-old beauty…
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