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: Lipa Schmeltzer, AKA The Hasidic Lady Gaga, Shakes Up Purim
The stereotype-defying Orthodox singer and composer, also known as the Hasidic Lady Gaga, talks to the Yiddish Forward at his latest concert in Manhattan.
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This App Helps You Drown Out President Trump During Purim
You can drown out more than just Haman this Purim. “The Donald Noisemaker,” a free app available in the iTunes store, allows users to shake away their distaste for President Trump during the holiday. Wave your phone up and down and you’ll get sound bytes of Trump saying the words “wrong,” “oy-ya-ye,” and “boo” over…
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Jews About Town: Wizard Fest, Beer and Science, Spice Up Your Cooking and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that features the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. Last night, the NYC #JewsAboutTown hung out with Isramerica at their annual…
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6 Hilarious Videos To Watch For Purim
Purim is coming up this Saturday, and we found the perfect six videos for you to watch in celebration. You know, in between digging through your closet for a last minute D.I.Y costume and shoving endless hamantaschen into your mouth. “Esther’s a Jew” by Erez Cohen Esther, JSwipe and a well-produced spin on Ellie King’s…
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In The Writers’ Room: An Exclusive Look Behind-The-Scenes Of ‘Girls’
Sarah Heyward’s rise from personal assistant to writer on a hit HBO show can be traced back to a graduate school essay about sex. Fresh out of Iowa Writers’ Workshop, the 24-year-old got her start in television as an assistant to Jenni Konner, executive producer of the then soon-to-be shot series “Girls.” “Jenni knew I…
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Thanks To Team Israel, #JewCrew Is Trending On Twitter
The day before Team Israel kicked off the 2017 World Baseball Classic with an upset win over South Korea, manager Jerry Weinstein, pitcher Jason Marquis and third baseman Cody Decker held a press conference to discuss the team’s preparation for the tournament. Decker brought along the team’s 5-foot tall mascot, Mensch on a Bench. He…
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WATCH: Team Israel Wears Matching Kippot During Hatikvah
Israel’s World Baseball Classic squad is almost entirely made up of American Jews, but the team has put on a heartwarming display of Israeli pride and camaraderie before each of their games at the tournament. During the playing of Hatikvah, the Israeli national anthem, the players took off their baseball caps and replaced them with…
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Here Are The 40 Countries Ranked Higher At Baseball Than The 2-0 Team Israel
Despite being the consensus underdogs heading into the World Baseball Classic, Team Israel is 2-0 and stands on the cusp of qualifying for the second round of tournament play. The unheralded collection of Jewish athletes has defeated the No. 3 (South Korea) and No. 4 (Japan) teams in the world, and face the Netherlands on…
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LISTEN: Sean Lennon Sings Carrie Fisher’s Last Song
This weekend, Sean Lennon, son of John Lennon and Yoko Ono, released a stunning recording of a song he co-wrote with Carrie Fisher. The tune, sung by 16-year-old Willow Smith, was penned during one of Lennon and Fisher’s late night hang out sessions. “Carrie and I wrote this song years ago,” Lennon wrote on his…
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Meet The 42 Most Popular Men On JSwipe
If you’re Jewish and single, you’re probably already well-acquainted with JSwipe. This week, the dating app is set to release a new feature called “Explore,” which allows premium users to browse the most popular profiles around the world. On Friday, we introduced you to the most popular women on JSwipe. Just in time for #ManCrushMonday,…
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It’s Time To Pay Attention To Team Israel’s Merry Band Of Misfits
To call Team Israel an underdog at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) would be something of an understatement. ESPN called the squad a cross between the Mighty Ducks and the Jamaican bobsled teams. Bookmakers listed Israel at 200-1 to win a tournament that has just 16 teams. Goliath, meet David. It’s time to hop on…
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