Renee Ghert-Zand
By Renee Ghert-Zand
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The Schmooze Philip Seymour Hoffman’s Jewish Role
I’ve been reading the many pieces remembering actor Philip Seymour Hoffman, who was found dead at the age of 46 of an apparent drug overdose on Sunday morning. Everyone is praising him for his memorable performances in movies such as “Capote” (for which he won an Oscar in 2006), “Moneyball,” “Magnolia,” “Boogie Nights,” and “The…
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Life Garson Romalis, Canada’s Abortion Doctor
The world has lost a Jewish man who was a champion of women’s rights. His name was Dr. Garson Romalis, and he was a member of my extended family. I knew Gary as my cousin’s husband, but the rest of the world knew him as a staunch advocate of women’s reproductive healthcare and a woman’s…
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The Schmooze Yeshiva U. Nixes Edgy Photography Project
Yeshiva University is reportedly not interested in having its students wear their hearts on their sleeves—or faces, for that matter. Y.U. administrators put the kibosh on plans by YU and Stern College students to bring Sacramento,California-based photographic artist Steve Rosenfield to campus for his “What I Be” Project, according to Haaretz, Rosenfield, 38, has visited…
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Food Mayor Bill de Blasio’s Favorite Bagel Shop
Photo: Flickr/CLender If you were following New York City news last week, then you’ll know that millions of tri-state area residents (including an irate Jon Stewart) were flabbergasted to see Bill de Blasio eating a slice of pizza with a fork and knife. Deeply disappointed New Yorkers (as well as citizens of neighboring New Jersey…
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Opinion Can a Government Video Fight Racism in Israel?
A new anti-discrimination video campaign by Israel’s Ministry of Justice sends an important social message and packs a powerful emotional punch. But that doesn’t mean it’s enough to do the enormous job of eradicating racism in the Jewish State. Still, it’s a start. Discrimination on the grounds of race, religion or religious group, nationality, country…
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The Schmooze Haredi TV Drama Poised as Breakout Hit
“Shtisel,” the Israeli television drama about a Haredi family in Jerusalem, is a breakout hit not only in Israel, but now also internationally. It was announced this week that foreign broadcast and distribution rights for the series have been acquired by Pretty Pictures in France and Axess TV in Sweden. The deal was carried out…
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Food Every Kosher Product in Europe — Ever
Imagine you’re a kosher traveler sightseeing in Croatia and you’d like to make sandwiches for a picnic lunch. How would you know which bread is kosher, or which jam to look for on the store shelf? You probably wouldn’t have a clue. Until now, kosher shopping posed a real challenge to those unfamiliar with European…
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Life Joseph Gordon-Levitt Uses the F-Word
Joseph Gordon-Levitt used the f-word, and he used it about himself… and we couldn’t be prouder. The actor and director (and lip syncer extraordinaire) called himself a feminist while recently shmoozing with Ellen DeGeneres. The last thing he wants is for people to confuse him with the title character in his recent film, “Don Jon,”…
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