Lior Zaltzman was the Forward’s Digital Fellow. Follow her on twitter @liorca.
Lior ZaltzmanDigital Fellow
By Lior Zaltzman
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The Schmooze 8 TV Shows that Get Hanukkah Just Right
Tis the season of TV Christmas specials
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Breaking News Children’s Clothing Store Defends Strict Return Policy for Hasidic Areas
On Wednesday, a high-end children’s clothing retailer, had a very specific return policy: Customers could return non-sale items for a full refund — except for residents of five communities in New York and New Jersey, all of which have a significant Orthodox population. Those living in those zip codes, which include Brooklyn and Passaic, New Jersey, could exchange unworn…
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Breaking News Is High-End Children’s Clothing Store Discriminating Against Hasidic Jews?
A high-end children’s clothing shop is facing a bit of scandal — and not for its steep prices or frivolous sartorial designs. Shan and Toad, an online store that carries brands like Kenzo, Little Mark Jacobs and Gaultier Junior, is facing criticism for its very specific return policy. The company — which “aims to please!” according to…
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Breaking News 10 Jews You Need To Follow on Snapchat
Snapchat, it’s what the kids are doing. Even if you’ve never used Snapchat — an ephemeral video- and image-sharing social media platform — you’ve probably seen its bright yellow ghost logo. By “ephemeral” we mean that most videos and images — known as “snaps” — disappear forever from the app within 24 hours of being posted. Snapchat…
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The Schmooze Jon Stewart Returns to Late Night TV — With Biting Takedown of Donald Trump
(JTA) — Donald Trump’s long, dark speech at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland this Thursday left many viewers pining for some comic relief. Luckily, they got that and more with the return of a familiar Jewish voice: Jon Stewart. The beloved comic and political satirist came out of his late-night retirement for a few minutes…
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The Schmooze Michael Ian Black Trolled By Neo-Nazis for His Donald Trump Children’s book
(JTA) — Where do babies come from? Are we there yet? What should I make of the Donald Trump phenomenon? Jewish comedian Michael Ian Black tackles the Trump question in his forthcoming children’s book, “A Child’s First Book of Trump.” Though it doesn’t come out until July 4, the Dr. Seuss-like book is already on…
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Food Celebrate Chametz With These Mind-Blowing Bagels
Passover ends at sundown this Saturday, which means the feasting on chametz is almost upon us. Which is why we decided to put together a list of delicious yeasty bagels for you to potentially stuff your face with once the chametz ban is over. 1) The Rainbow Bagel: The invention of Brooklyn bagel maven Scott…
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The Schmooze This Is the Perfect Antidote for Your Case of Mimouna Sephardi-Envy
A Moroccan bar in Israel has found the cure for Sephardi-envy around mimouna season. For those who do not know, Mimouna is a Jewish North African tradition. The holiday takes places the day after passover, and celebrates being able to eat hametz again with delicious confectionary and floured foods and much merriment. If you grew…
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