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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Remembering Ralph Lauren’s 18 Most Iconic Looks
Ralph Lauren, the “man who dresses America,” just announced that he is stepping down as CEO and handing over the reigns to Stefan Larsson. Lauren’s designs are so ingrained in American culture and style that we hope the new vision for the fashion line will keep the charm and easy elegance of the old. Having…
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Sheldon Adelson, Mark Zuckerberg Make Forbes 400 List
Forbes just released their list of the top 400 richest people in America, so you know what that means: the Forward’s curated list of the top richest Jews! Here are the first 10, but check out the Larry Ellison: worth $47.5 billion for Oracle Mark Zuckerberg: worth $40.3 billion for Facebook Michael Bloomberg: worth $38.6…
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Fashion Mogul Ralph Lauren Steps Down, Names Successor
The king of fashion is dead(ish), long live the new king. After 48 years, Ralph Lauren, the man behind the quintessential look of American fashion, is stepping down. Lauren surprised many today when he announced he is bowing out as CEO of Ralph Lauren Corp. His handpicked choice, Stefan Larsson, will replace him. Larsson, 41,…
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Books ‘Series of Unfortunate Events’ Author Gives $1M to Planned Parenthood
Daniel Handler is finally trying to make the world a less unfortunate place. The Jewish author of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” and his wife, illustrator Lisa Brown, have pledged a million dollars to Planned Parenthood, . Handler, known to readers under the pen-name Lemony Snicket, tweeted out the news on Tuesday afternoon: .@lisabrowndraws &…
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With Outsider’s Wit, Trevor Noah Aims To Replace Jon Stewart’s Jewish Shtick
“Growing up in the dusty streets of South Africa, I never dreamed that I will one day have…two things really,” Trevor Noah cracked Monday night on his debut show. “An indoor toilet, and a job as host of the Daily Show.” Noah’s peculiarly South African brand of humor might seem an odd choice to replace…
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Hillary Clinton and Lena Dunham on College Debt, Salmon, and Lenny Kravitz’s Wardrobe Malfunction
It’s hard to get past this nugget out of Hillary Clinton’s much ballyhooed interview with “Girls” creator Lena Dunham: The woman who wants to be President of the United States asks where she can find the video of Lenny Kravitz’s junk falling out of his split pants. “Did you see the footage where his, like,…
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Appeal of Conscience Foundation at 50 Honors British PM Cameron
On September 24, as Pope Francis was performing Mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Rabbi Arthur Schneier, founder and president of the Appeal of Conscience Foundation — who’d been knighted by Pope Francis in 2015 — was presiding at the organization’s 50th Anniversary Dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria. Recapping his decades’ long interventions and negotiating accomplishments, Schneier recalled his…
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New Dad Joseph Gordon-Levitt Stars in Robert Zemeckis 3-D Blockbuster, ‘The Walk’
It’s been a busy week for Joseph Gordon-Levitt and, with three major Hollywood films coming out between now and early next year, it’s going to be an even busier year. Gordon-Levitt stars in “The Walk,” a 3-D biopic of famed high-wire artist Philippe Petit’s daring 1974 tightrope walk between the World Trade Center towers that…
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Yes, the ‘Mensch on A Bench’ TV Special Is Coming
Halloween is more than a month away but our minds are already on the upcoming festival of lights, Hanukkah. Last year’s hottest Hanukkah toy, , was a runaway success after its founder, Neal Hoffman, first pitched it on “Shark Tank,” the ABC show where entrepreneurs invest their money in up-and-coming ventures. But we doubt anyone…
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Step Into These 5 Crazy Sukkahs
Ah, Sukkot — the time of year you hope it’s still warm enough to be able to eat outside, lest you freeze mid-Challah bite. And what better way to reflect on the holiday then by ranking our favorite Sukkahs? We’ve got our top 5 ranked. Both #5 and #4 come from the Sukkah City contest in…
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Avoid New York ‘Popelock’ Traffic With a $95 Flight on Jewish-Owned Chopper
Hello New Yorkers, scared for your Pope commute into the city tomorrow? We have a solution courtesy of — Jews. For the low, low price of $95, , the Uber of the skies, will have you flying in a helicopter above the Papal traffic and feeling like Richie Rich above the sweaty peasants waiting for a…
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