The Schmooze lies at the intersection of high and low culture. Here, the latest developments and trends in Jewish art, books, dance, film, music, media, television and theater are all assimilated into one handy pop culture blog.
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WATCH: Lena Dunham And ‘Girls’ Cast Spoof ‘Golden Girls’
“Girls” is wrapping up its final season, and for all of you mourning the loss of Hannah, Jessa, Marnie and Shoshanna, boy, do we have a treat for you. The cast slipped back into their characters during a reunion on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” Wednesday night, in a sketch that explores where their characters end up…
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This Ten Plagues Face Art Is Truly Impressive
Well, color us impressed. Three siblings put together the ultimate display of all ten plagues — just in time for Passover. Face painter Chaya Pekar turned her sister Rivka Goldin into blood, lice, hail and the like, while their brother Zusha Goldin photographed the results. Check out below for some serious #facepaintinggoals. Blood Frogs Bugs…
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Samantha Bee Slams Ivanka Trump: She’s Not Your “Secret Progressive Buddy”
Samantha Bee has some choice words for anyone who thinks Ivanka Trump is their progressive, feminist, White House savior. “Stop it, Democrats,” Bee said during her show Wednesday night. “She’s not a wailing wall for you to desperately stuff your prayer notes into.” The host pointed out that Ivanka has only allegedly put a stop…
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We Asked Mayim Bialik About Her Super-Organized Seder — And She Answered
This week, we ran a piece applauding the insanely organized Passover schedule Mayim Bialik posted on Instagram — and also had a whole lot of follow-up questions. Like, does Mayim Bialik sell her chametz? Did Mayim Bialik invent the term “crazy-tush”? Why is this chart different from other charts? Well, turns out, ask and you…
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Barry Manilow: Why I’m Coming Out At 73
Barry Manilow has opened up about his sexuality for the first time, and revealed why he kept his nearly 40-year romance with his manager, Garry Kief, a secret from the public. The 73-year-old singer-songwriter, known for his hits “Can’t Smile Without You” and “Copacabana,” told People that he kept his sexuality under wraps because he…
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WATCH: Ivanka Trump Opens Up About Her Critics And New White House Role
Ivanka Trump opened up about her critics, her new White House role and conflict of interest issues during a sit-down interview with CBS host Gayle King. Here’s a breakdown of everything she discussed. Trump weighs in on whether or not she’s “complicit.” Trump details why she’s taking a role at The White House — and…
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Here’s Chelsea Clinton’s Message To Ivanka Trump
Chelsea Clinton has some kind words for her (former?) friend Ivanka Trump. During an interview with CBS on Tuesday morning, the “She Persisted” author was asked to relay a message to Trump, who will be appearing on the network tomorrow. “I hope her kids are doing well,” Clinton replied. “I hope they’re enjoying their new…
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WATCH: This ‘La La Land’ Passover Video Is A Must-See
There are a lot of Jewish music parody videos out there. This “La La Land” meets Passover Acapella number is well worth a three-and-a-half minute break in your day. The song, performed by the musical group Y-Studs, is a spin-off on the “La La Land” song “Another Day of Sun,” and takes place in —…
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You Are Going To Fall In Love With This Israeli Musical Duo
Need a pick-me-up on a very dreary Tuesday morning? Check out this Israeli couple singing their new original Hebrew single Rega Mehuvan (Moment) for some lovely, unadulterated joy. Yoni and Nina Tokaye, who go by the stage name Yonina, have already racked up more than 100,000 Facebook views for their new music video, along with…
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WATCH: The Tiniest Victims of Passover Cleaning
Chances are you are just a tiny breadcrumb trying to make a life in New York, one of the most expensive cities in the world. You never hurt a fly. You did all the right things. But you somehow failed: You found your way into the house of a nice Jewish family, you got a…
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10 Reasons To Love Rachel Bloom On Her 30th Birthday
30 years ago a child was born unto Southern California who would change the way people view women, Judaism, mental health, and television. Her rise ushered in a messianic age in which a not-conventionally thin Ashkenazi woman can star as both a sex symbol and a comedy icon in her very own musical television show….
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