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The Schmooze Jews About Town: Shahs of Shabbat, YidLife Crisis, Mardi Gras, and More
Jews About Town is a new weekly column that will feature the hottest Jewish social events, parties, and networking opportunities for young professionals. To suggest a future event or write about one of these events, email us . Follow us on Twitter at @JewAboutTown. The Week Ahead: February 27 – Sunday March 5 Monday Los…
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Community Not Your Average Peep Show: An Israeli Ending To New York Fashion Week
Inbal Dror, an Israeli designer whose collections range from regal Bridal gowns to sultry evening wear, ended New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2017 at a private showing which included a window display hosted by Dorinda Medley of Bravo’s The Real House Wives of New York City, John Mahdessian, owner of Madame Paulette and The Tahor…
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Community Eternal Lessons From Eleanor Roosevelt
On my regular run through Riverside Park I pass Eleanor Roosevelt. I have come to depend on Eleanor’s comforting and consistent stance leaning thoughtfully on her chin and reflecting pensively on life: predictable, dependable, steady and constant as only a statue can be. But recently I noticed something unusual and different about her. Eleanor was…
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Community Jewish Groups Headline Pro-Trump NYC Rally
Jews Choose Trump, Zionists for Trump, Americans for a Safe Israel, and the Jewish Defense League were among the groups who participated in a peaceful, patriotic rally was held this Sunday, February 5th, honoring our president Donald Trump and in solidarity for support of the electoral college process and pride in America. Local Jewish politicians…
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Opinion Inauguration Weekend: Our Scribe Community On President Trump
On Friday January 20th, Donald J. Trump became the 45th president of the United States. Many Scribe contributors attended events around the world in celebration of (and marches in protest against) Donald J. Trump’s inauguration. Others opined on their hopes and dreams for the incoming administration. Read their provocative stories and reflections below: Opinions and…
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Fast Forward Studio 54 Founder Ian Schrager Gets Pardon From Obama on Tax Charge
More than three decades after he ran afoul of his federal taxes, New York City real estate developer Ian Schrager is receiving a pardon from outgoing President Barack Obama. Schrager, the founder of Manhattan’s famous Studio 54 nightclub, served almost two years in federal prison after being judged guilty on charges of tax evasion back…
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Fast Forward New York Pro-Palestinian Leader Celebrates Truck-Ram Terror Attack
Students for Justice in Palestine leader Nerdeen Kiswani posted on Facebook cheering a truck-ramming terror attack that took the lives of four Israeli soldiers — a move that drew condemnation from some Jewish advocates. “While Palestinian and ‘allies’ in the West scramble to condemn, apologize, explain, hide, rationalize, etc what happened this morning, Palestinians in…
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News New York Councilman Hunts for Anti-Trump Staffer As Democrats Plan Resistance
Brad Lander is a city councilman in New York. But that’s not preventing him from setting his sights nationally, as he casts about for a new staffer who will take the fight to President-elect Donald Trump. According to the job posting, the Brooklyn Democrat is looking for a communications director to “resist the threats of…
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Opinion It’s time for the pro-Palestinian movement to make a radical change
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