Maia Efrem is the former research editor and assistant to the editor and was also responsible for the Forward’s annual Salary Survey. Previously she served as the editor of Blognik Beat, a blog written by students who emigrated from or have ties to the Former Soviet Union. Maia is a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.
Natalie Portman is about to steal our hearts. Again. The first still from the actress’ upcoming Jackie Kennedy biopic Jackie was and Portman is stunning in her eerie resemblance to the most famous First Lady of the 20th century. Produced by Darren Aronofsky in partnership with Protozoa Pictures, the film follows Jacqueline Kennedy after the…
As the year for the 70th anniversary of the end of the Holocaust draws to an end, The Hollywood Reporter has marked the occasion by honoring some of Hollywood’s last survivors by gathering their stories in their own words. The includes video interviews with the survivors, wistful photographs that survived the ravages of war and,…
Once you feel the Bern, you’re never the same again. And Killer Mike has felt the Bern. Big time. You may remember Bernie Sanders’ and Killer Mike’s much publicized last month. Turns out that that right before that delightful meal, the two sat down for what was a really insightful and honest conversation about race,…
The Force was strong at last night’s star-studded premiere of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens.” Celebrities and fans alike shared the red carpet with a squadron of storm troopers, droids and at least one Yoda. Below are some of our favorite moments: Looks like between director J.J. Abrams and the original intergalactic heartthrob, Han Solo,…
Forward readers were surveyed about their experiences in the workplace. Here are some responses: “I realized that my emails included ‘just,’ ‘don’t want to bother you,’ ‘if that’s okay.’ Men’s emails include statements. I was making way too many excuses and apologizing for having ideas and taking up space.” “If you are in the right…
Dear Republican Presidential candidates, Netflix and chilling to “Schindler’s List” won’t appeal to Jewish voters — they’re much too sophisticated for that. In a hilarious bit, “Daily Show” senior Jewish correspondent Adam Lowitt replayed the most awkward moments from the candidates’ address to the Republican Jewish Coalition and explained which American minority the Republicans actually…
Yakshemash! World renowned Kazakhstani culture reporter and discotheque aficionado Borat Sagdiyev went on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” on Wednesday night to warn the U, S and A of yet another terrible Jewish propaganda movie by Sacha Baron Cohen. View post on imgur.com As the “Jews are home counting their chocolate monies” during Hanukkah, Sagdiyev warned Kimmel…
Seven. That is how many times as a porn star instead of an adult film star. That may not seem like a big deal, and really, on its own it’s not. But that choice of words matters when it’s added to judgmental sentences like this: “I wonder what in her life happened that made her…
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