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When quizzed, Beckham perfectly completed the Jewish blessing over bread
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The Schmooze How David Beckham’s Jewish Grandpa Made Him Feel ‘a Part’ of Tribe
— Former British soccer star David Beckham told a JCC audience in London that although he was not raised Jewish, he feels like a member of the tribe. Beckham, 41, was asked last week at a public interview at the JW3 center, “Do you see yourself as Jewish in any way?” He replied: “My grandfather was Jewish, that was on…
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The Schmooze Jew(ish) Hottie David Beckham Named ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Retired English soccer star David Beckham, an international celebrity both on and off the field, was named People magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive,” on Tuesday. “It’s a huge honor,” Beckham, 40, told People of being handed the title on its 30th anniversary. “I’m very pleased to accept.” The soccer legend and husband of pop star and…
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The Schmooze 6 Most Jewish Super Bowl Ads
Everyone is talking about Scarlett Johansson’s upcoming Super Bowl ad for SodaStream. FOX has already nixed the original version, though not because of any political concerns — apparently it’s a big no-no to make fun of Coke and Pepsi. But what about the other Jews who have carved their spot in the Super Bowl ad…
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The Schmooze Barbara Walters Interviews The Tribe
TV journalism matriarch Barbara Walters will be hanging up her mic in May 2014. Over her 52-year career, she’s interviewed every US President and First Lady since Richard and Pat Nixon, Hollywood icons, world leaders, dictators, Justin Bieber, and even a member of the tribe or two. Here’s a look back at some of her…
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Life Talking ‘Trash’ With Romance Novel Queen
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