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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Newt Gingrich Talks Tough About Anti-Semitism
Newt Gingrich, one of seven honorees at the May 28 Third Annual “Champions of Jewish Values Awards Gala,” at the Marriott Marquis, launched his no holds barred address to the nearly 800 guests with: “I want to talk to you with a heavy heart.” Recipient of the Guardian of Israel Award, Former Speaker of the…
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Lisa Kron’s Fun Home Takes 5 at Tony’s
The magic of Broadway is far more than the amazing casts’ ability to do it — and do it right — eight times a week. The magic is the ability to stage something original (or sometimes translate it from film) that speaks to a broad audience. That touches their hearts. And, sometimes, tells a story…
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7 Things About American Pharoah and His Jewish Owner
A brawny 3-year-old colt named American Pharoah will take to the Belmont Stakes racetrack in a bid to become the first Triple Crown winner since 1978. A win would not only rock the sports world, it would also be a triumphant stand for Ahmed Zayat, an Orthodox Jew from Egypt who has become one of…
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Sarah Palin Defends Josh Duggar — by Slamming Lena Dunham
You just knew that Sarah Palin was going to defend Josh Duggar. But attacking Lena Dunham? Come on. The former Alaska governor and 2008 vice presidential candidate , angrily calling out the “radical liberals in the media” for “crucifying” Josh Duggar as a pedophile while letting Lena Dunham off scott-free. Bristol Palin also wrote a…
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What’s In a Jewish Father?
Pop culture is flooded with images and stereotypes about Jewish moms. But what makes a Jewish dad is still shrouded in mystery. Is he nebbishy? Is he silent, reading his morning paper? Is he boisterous and argumentative? Is he a hippy like in ‘Dharma and Greg’? Portrayal of Jewish dads are all over the board…
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Tzedaka, Wall Street Style: Howard Lutnick Honored By Museum of Jewish Heritage
“We are much more about life than death,” informed David Marwell director and CEO of the Museum of Jewish Heritage: A Living Memorial To The Holocaust at the museum’s 19th Annual Heritage Dinner on May 26 held at the museum which honored Howard Lutnick Chairman and CEO, Cantor Fitzgerald, LP. “This building came together in…
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Is Zara Anti-Semitic? A Former Employee Thinks So.
Remember Zara’s . According to a former employee, that was no coincidence. Ian Jack Miller, the fashion giant’s ex-general counsel for the U.S. and Canada, has filed a $40 million lawsuit against the retailer detailing a history of racism and intolerance, and claiming that he was fired for being Jewish, gay and American. The McGill…
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Jon Stewart Welcomes Caitlyn Jenner… To the World of Sexist Media
We’ve all been , formerly known as Bruce Jenner, taken by the amazing Annie Leibowitz. But despite the fact that many hailed it as an important milestone for media coverage on the trans community, Jon Stewart is here to bring us down to Earth. “It’s heartening,” he said, “that not only is everyone willing to…
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Lena Dunham and Leandra Medine Talk Hasidic Fashion
We all have that friend we turn to for last minute fashion advice. For Lena Dunham, that friend is Leandra Medine, a.k.a. The Man Repeller. This text-message exchange, posted to Dunham’s Instagram account on Tuesday, has them discussing a Very Important question: Despite what would have you believe, the runways have recently been clogged with…
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Is John Galliano Poised For a Comeback?
John Galliano, the star designer sacked by Dior for a drunken anti-Semitic rant, has been successfully rebuilding both himself and the Maison Margiela fashion brand since he took over its helm in October, said the man who gave him the job. Diesel founder Renzo Rosso, chairman and main shareholder of Maison Margiela’s parent OTB group,…
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Judy Blume on Sex, Her New Book, And A Long-Kept Secret
Judy Blume taught countless little girls about sex. But who taught Judy Blume? At BookCon to promote her new book,”In The Unlikely Event,” — the first one geared to adults in nearly 16 years — the author gave a little insight of what it was like to grow up as a tween without the comfort of…
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