Lior Zaltzman was the Forward’s Digital Fellow. Follow her on twitter @liorca.
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By Lior Zaltzman
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The Schmooze Hanukkah Comes Early for ‘Transparent’ Fans
Hanukkah is coming early for us “Transparent” fans! Jill Soloway, the creator of the show, tweeted out today that first episode of “Transparent“‘s second season will be available for streaming this very night for Amazon Prime members. Episode one of season two sneakin’ out at you tonight! #transparenttv https://t.co/E7N4Fr75rA — Jill Soloway (@jillsoloway) November 30,…
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The Schmooze WATCH: Katniss Everdeen Trades Peeta for Pita in ‘Hunger Games’ Mashup
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re like me, you’ll be spending the weekend watching the latest installment of the “Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2” and weeping at having to part with our favorite characters: Effie played by amazing Jewish actress Elizabeth Banks, the ever-so-handsome Gale, Jennifer Lawrence as the fiercest of the fierce Katniss Everdeen, and Josh…
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Opinion Imam Consoles Jewish Community Over Murder of Ezra Schwartz
After Ezra Schwartz of Sharon, Massachusetts, was tragically killed on Friday in a West Bank terror attack, his Jewish community was heartbroken. Thousands gathered at the funeral for Schwartz, who in his 18 years did so much to brighten his community, and who died while spending a gap year in the country that he loved,…
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News 8 Heartbreaking Pictures of Slain Teen Ezra Schwartz
Ezra Schwartz was just 18 years old when he was killed this Thursday in a shooting attack in the West Bank. Originally from Sharon, Massachusetts, the teen was in Israel for a gap year. He was spending his time studying at at the “Ashreinu” Yeshiva in Beit Shemesh and volunteering. When the terror attack happened,…
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Opinion A Jewish Cartoonist Goes Viral After Paris Attacks — With an Important Message
Like many artists, Joann Sfar’s way of interacting with the world and processing his reality is drawing. The Jewish artist is incredibly prolific. Those who have met Sfar in passing have told me that it’s hard to find him not drawing. Which is why, when the attacks in Paris happened this past Friday, his response…
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News Hundreds Gather In Tel Aviv to Show Solidarity after Paris Attacks
Hundreds of Israelis came to show solidarity with France this Saturday, after Friday’s tragic terror attacks. Carrying French flags and signs, voicing their solidarity, the crowd gathered at Rabin Square. Many of the attendants were French Jews who made aliyah to Israel. French Ambassador to Israel Patrick Maisonnave presided over the rally, which took place…
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The Schmooze Jewish Social Media Responds to Paris Terror Attacks
Jewish organizations, politicians and celebrities took to social media to show their support for France after the deadly attacks which rocked Paris on Friday night. The coordinated terror strikes that took place at several locations throughout the city, including an Eagles of Death Metal concert at the Bataclan theater, took the lives of over 120…
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The Schmooze The War on Hanukkah is Real — Your Chocolate Maccabees are Really Santas
Dear friends, winter is coming. And with the cold wind comes the war on Hanukkah. It’s real, and it’s Santa shaped. When Jennie Rivlin Roberts, owner of , ordered these cute maccabees made out of chocolate — the very same chocolate used to make their seasonal gelt coins — to sell to her Jewish customers,…
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