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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Black Is Back for Jews on Emmys Red Carpet
Black was back — big time — on the 67th Emmys’ Red Carpet, and the Jewish stars who walked it, by and large, followed the trend. Lisa Kudrow, who was nominated for best comedic lead actress in “The Comeback,” kept it simple but elegant in a black tuxedo pantsuit and clutch that still managed to…
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Israel Film Center Hosting Forgive-Me Film-A-Thon
Now that the apples and honey have been consumed, it’s time to turn our eyes (and our stomachs) towards Yom Kippur. For some lucky few, that means granting forgiveness. For most of us, it means asking for it. In any case, we should all be in repent-mode over the next week. If you need some…
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Jewish Hero Trolls Alex Trebek on ‘Jeopardy’
JTA — If it were asked on “Jeopardy,” it might be phrased like this: “Former JTA intern who became a social media sensation for making Alex Trebek say ‘Turd Ferguson.’” To which the answer (or question, in the distinct lingo of the long-running game show) would be: “Who is Talia Lavin?” Lavin, who worked at JTA…
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Anthony Weiner Is Out of a Job Yet Again
Anthony Weiner just can’t catch a break. After only two months as a consultant for PR firm MWW, that he has been forced out. Apparently, having a disgraced former Congressman on your staff doesn’t exactly reassure clients. In an internal memo obtained by the Post, MWW chief Michael Kempner said Weiner “understands that his presence…
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That Time Carly Fiorina Quoted Amos Oz
As Carly Fiorina checkmated Donald Trump’s “you have a pretty face” gaffe/apology and challenged the 11-strong GOP “boys’ club” presidential candidate lineup at the September 16 presidential Olympiad at the Ronald Reagan Memorial Library, I recalled Fiorina’s address at the October 1, 2002 Appeal of Conscience Foundation Awards Dinner at which she was an honoree….
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Spanish Activists Demonstrate Naked in Front of Palestinian Barrier
In an example of , Spanish activists in full clown makeup — red noses included — disrobed in front of the West Bank separation barrier in Jerusalem to protest the wall’s existence as a divider between Israel and the Palestinian territories. The group, Pallasos en Rebeldia — Clowns in Rebellion — received mixed reactions (to…
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Your Jewish Guide to the 2015 Emmy Awards
Good news! Sunday night is the 67th annual Emmy Awards, an excuse for you to up your cocktail game, grab your fuzzy slippers and settle in for a night of judging celebrities as they walk down the red carpet. Nice Jewish Boy Andy Samberg — and — will be hosting the event, and if the…
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Carrie Fisher’s Iconic Princess Leia Bikini Goes on Block for $100K
While most “Star Wars” fans are clamoring to get their hands on the newest franchise droid BB-8, deep-pocketed collectors will have a chance to buy original movie memorabilia such as Princess Leia’s iconic slave costume in an upcoming auction. More than 50 lots of “Star Wars” props and items owned by those involved with the…
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This is What a $1 Million Bat Mitzvah Looks Like
Pearls, feathered headdresses and a lavish dinner for 300 intimate friends — no, it’s not a Fashion Week bash. Just a bat mitzvah. Hudson News mogul Jimmy Cohen dropped $1 million on a party for his daughter Jaclyn on Saturday at their home in Alpine, N.J. Like all good bat mitzvahs, there was a theme:…
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The Jewish Dude Who’s the ‘Voice of Black America’
‘Empire’ co-creator Danny Strong, right, pictured with series star Taraji P. Henson. (JTA) — Danny Strong is probably most recognizable as being “that Jewish guy” on TV — he played eager adman wannabe Danny Siegel on “Mad Men” and the nerdy, perennial victim Jonathan Levinson on “Buffy: The Vampire Slayer.” But, among those in the…
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Brooklyn Hipster Bowling Alley Hosts Rosh Hashanah Event
(JTA) — Peter Shapiro — the owner of Brooklyn Bowl, a mid-sized music venue in Williamsburg that boasts a bowling alley and a Blue Ribbon restaurant — has referred to himself as the “rabbi” of his unique venue. But, come Monday, an actual rabbi will be taking over the joint. The event, appropriately titled “Bowl…
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