Thea Glassman was an associate editor for the Forward. Follow her on twitter @theakglassman.
Thea Glassman
By Thea Glassman
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The Schmooze 5 Celebrity Book Clubs You Can Actually Join
It’s still chunky sweater and thick socks weather, so really the only thing you should be doing (aside from deciding that it’s too cold to go to the gym) is curling up with a good book. For those of you in need of reading recommendations, here’s five celebrities who have book clubs you can actually…
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The Schmooze This Passover-Themed Nail Art Is All You Need For Seder
There’s ten new terrifying plagues this Passover — and they’re all in the form of cute nail art. Midrash Manicures, a nail painting company that incorporates Jewish themes into wearable items, just released a line of nail art featuring the ten modern plagues. That means you can forget all about about blood, frogs and lice…
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The Schmooze Here’s The Five Upcoming Comedy Specials You Need To Stream
Sometimes you just need a good laugh. Luckily, there’s some major comedy heavy-hitters heading to a laptop near you. From Jerry Seinfeld to Sarah Silverman, we pulled together five upcoming stand-up specials that you’re definitely going to want to stream. Louis C.K. Where: Netflix Release date: April 4 This will be C.K.’s seventh comedy special,…
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The Schmooze This Tree Stump Went Viral After Getting A Touching Shel Silverstein Tribute
A tree stump in California was turned into a Shel Silverstein tribute — and it’s giving everybody the feels. The stump was discovered in a neighborhood in Oakland, carved into a chair, with the last passage from the classic children’s book “The Giving Tree” written in marker. “Come, boy, sit down. Sit down and rest,”…
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The Schmooze ‘Gilmore Girls’ Creators Talk Their Most Jewish Show Yet
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” a new pilot from “Gilmore Girls” creators/husband and wife writing duo Amy Sherman-Palladino and Dan Palladino, is set miles away from Stars Hollow, but it’s just as delightfully fast-paced, sharp and —- bonus points —- super, super Jew-y. The Amazon show, brimming to the top with references of brisket, rabbis and…
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The Schmooze WATCH: Natalie Portman Is Pregnant and Underwater In New Intimate Music Video
Just days before Natalie Portman gave birth to her daughter Amalia, she was the subject of an intimately shot, black and white music video. Set to James Blake’s song “My Willing Heart,” the video features a very pregnant Portman revealing her bare belly as she swims, lies in bed wearing silky pajamas and shows off…
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The Schmooze Gal Gadot Welcomes Daughter With Adorable Family Photo
The littlest Wonder Woman just entered the world. Gal Gadot gave birth to her daughter Maya yesterday, and shared snapshot of herself, her husband, and their 6-year-old daughter Alma. “And then we were four… She is here, Maya. I feel so complete blessed and thankful for all the Wonders in my life #family #newborn #grateful,”…
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The Schmooze 5 Jewish Stars Who Need To Be In These Upcoming Live-Action Disney Movies
Disney is coming out with a whole slew of live-action film adaptations — 22 to be exact! — and thus all is right with the world. To celebrate, we put on our casting hats and chose the Jewish stars we’d most like to see take on some of Disney’s most iconic animated characters. Full list…
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