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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MTV Dig at White Men Triggers Jew Hater David Duke
David Duke, who spies a Jewish conspiracy behind every corner, let loose today at MTV. MTV is an anti-White, hate propaganda machine that is owned and operated by Jewish Supremacists who hate America and Christianity.#MAGA https://t.co/BrSNep7o2o — David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) December 19, 2016 Duke’s fulminations came in response to a short clip the network posted…
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39 Things for Jews To Eat, Watch, Read and Do on Chrismukkah
We’ve compiled a list of 39 things to eat, watch, read and do on Chrismukkah. The only hard part now is choosing! Go out for (or make!) hot chocolate Get your sugar rush at one of these restaurants, cafes or bars open on December 24 and 25. • Try Max Brenner’s Pumpkin Spiced Mocha: hot chocolate…
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Yes, There are ‘Hamilton’ Themed Hanukkah Music Videos
You knew this was coming, we knew this was coming, and we’re sorry: this is your Hanukkah “Hamilton” parody roundup. As inevitable as overeating latkes at your family’s Hanukkah festivities or Lin-Manuel Miranda tweeting encouraging messages of nerdy optimism, it seems preordained that when Jewish a capella boy bands took on their annual task of…
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Can You Make it Through This Cringeworthy Interview with Jerry Lewis?
To say that Jerry Lewis and reporter Andy Lewis didn’t hit it off would be an understatement. For seven cringeworthy minutes, the interviewer asked the actor questions about his career for The Hollywood Reporter’s feature “Creative Until You Die,” a series of interviews with working actors in the 90’s and up age bracket. “Throughout the…
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David and Helen Jaffe and Jetblue Honored at Fare Food Allergy Ball
“Our family is committed to creating national food allergy awareness and to find a cure” Karen Mandelbaum Gala Co Chair of the 19th Annual Food Allergy Ball and grandmother of three with life-threatening food allergies told the black tie guests at the Waldorf-Astoria. “Since we met last year, two people died from food allergy episode—a…
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Chuck Schumer and Jason Biggs Onstage for Survivors at Blue Card Benefit
Acknowledging diplomats from Austria and Germany among the 400 guests at the “Broadway Salutes The Blue Card” Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, Blue Card president Gia Machlin informed that to date “Blue Card has distributed $30 million—100% going directly to survivors.” Masha Pearl Blue Card Executive Director “thanked everyone involved…
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This Jewish Artist is Hilariously Face-Swapping Donald Trump and Queen Elizabeth
Donald Trump has been rocking a lot of pearls and tiaras lately — and the internet couldn’t be more delighted. That’s all thanks to Michal Krauthamer, a 29-year-old Jewish graphic designer, who created @ogtrumpqueen , an Instagram account created exclusively to showcase pictures of the president-elect’s face on Queen Elizabeth II’s body. By day, Krauthamer…
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Will Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner Set Up a Private Synagogue in Washington?
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner may have their sights set on Kesher Israel as their new Washington synagogue, but there’s a chance they might opt for a more intimate option. The couple, who plan to relocate to D.C., often frequented services at a private synagogue in New York City, hosted by investor Ronald Perelman. The…
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8 TV Shows that Get Hanukkah Just Right
Tis the season of TV Christmas specials
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Guess Who Almost Played Elaine on ‘Seinfeld’?
It’s hard to imagine “Seinfeld” without Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Believe it or not, though, there was a time Dreyfus went neck and neck for the role with another hilarious actress. Megan Mullally, who later hit the big time with her starring role on “Will and Grace,” told television host Andy Cohen last week that the part…
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8 Breathtaking Photos of Zsa Zsa Gabor
Zsa Zsa Gabor may have been best known for her 9 ex-husbands and some attendant legal and other drama. But the Hungarian-born actress, whose parents were Jewish, was also one of the most gorgeous Hollywood starlets of her day. Gabor died Sunday at 99. Here’s eight stunning photos to remember her.
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