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The Times of Israel

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Writer: Nathan Burstein

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December 3, 2012
4:40 pm

The latest "New Girl" parody reimagines the religious background of the sitcom's title character. (YouTube screenshot)

‘New Girl’ becomes Jewish ‘Old Girl’

Parody converts Zooey Deschanel’s popular sitcom character into a grumpy retiree named Muriel Rosenberg

By Nathan Burstein

November 14, 2012
6:59 pm

With an image of a blindfolded Palestinian prisoner in the background, retired Lt. Col. Jonathan Livny reflects on his 23 years as a military judge. (Courtesy of Cinema Guild)

New film holds IDF judges, lawyers accountable to ‘The Law’

Opening Wednesday in the US, documentary cross-examines the men who established Israel’s legal approach to ruling the territories

By Nathan Burstein

November 2, 2012
9:38 pm

Well-known for her Democratic politics, Barbra Streisand says she's voting for President Obama. (Photo credit: YouTube screenshot)

Obama secures Streisand’s support

Singer throws her endorsement to Democrat, citing his support for Israel and sanctions against Iran

By Nathan Burstein

October 16, 2012
6:34 pm

Known for No. 1 single "Beautiful Girls," Jamaican dancehall star Sean Kingston is collaborating with Meital Dohan, an Israeli actress. (Photo credit: YouTube screengrab)

Bieber, Minaj . . . and now an Israeli

Tel Aviv native Meital Dohan partners with chart-topping pop star Sean Kingston on new dance song

By Nathan Burstein

October 11, 2012
9:46 pm

YThe new Yenta app uses GPS to match up Jewish users. (Photo credit: screenshot)

‘Yenta’ app hooks you up

New smartphone program pairs users according to physical proximity — and may lead to sex rather than marriage, cynics suggest

By Nathan Burstein

October 9, 2012
3:49 pm

The Jew Girl (photo credit: Funny or Die screenshot)

‘Jew Girl’ replaces ‘New Girl’

Comedy website Funny or Die puts a Semitic spin on popular US sitcom

By Nathan Burstein

October 8, 2012
9:50 pm

Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman will be divorcing after 30 years of marriage. (Photo credit: CC BY/Amyrodvia Flickr.com)

Perlman and DeVito to separate

‘Cheers’ and ‘Taxi’ stars, activists on behalf of a two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, split after marriage of three decades

By Nathan Burstein

October 8, 2012
6:45 pm

The "Sexiest Woman Alive" moved to the US to escape anti-Semitism. (Photo credit: CC BY/Gage Skidmore via Flickr.com)

Mila Kunis is ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’

US edition of Esquire bestows annual title, noting her family’s escape from Soviet anti-Semitism

By Nathan Burstein

October 6, 2012
8:37 am

Jennifer Garner jokes that she hopes someday to play a ghost in a stage version of "Fiddler on the Roof." (Photo credit: CC BY/Karon Liu via Flickr.com)

Jennifer Garner dreams of ‘Fiddler’

‘Alias’ star jokes that she hopes to act onstage — even if it’s just to play a Jewish ghost

By Nathan Burstein

September 24, 2012
5:58 pm

Claire Danes a ‘bread’ winner at Emmys

Did ‘Homeland’ actress mention challah in her acceptance speech?

By Nathan Burstein

September 23, 2012
1:03 am

A detail from the cover of a New York Times T Magazine issue featuring a photo shoot with actress Clare Danes in Israel

Claire Danes focuses glowing New York Times spotlight on Israel

Actress raves about the visits she’s made to film TV series ‘Homeland,’ offering high praise in cover story and fashion spread for paper’s style magazine

By Nathan Burstein

September 22, 2012
7:10 pm

Madonna opens her MDNA world tour in Tel Aviv in May. (Photo credit: Flash 90)

Madonna’s ‘bashert’ bar mitzvah reunion

Pop star’s publicist says she was ‘spiritually guided’ to sing with fan who performed ‘Vogue’ at his 1992 bar mitzvah party

By Nathan Burstein

September 21, 2012
10:16 pm

An outspoken critic of Israel and "Zionist hoodlums," Vanessa Redgrave plans to portray a Holocaust survivor in an off-Broadway play. (Photo credit: CC BY/The Drama League via Flickr.com)

Vanessa Redgrave, foe of ‘Zionist hoodlums,’ will play Holocaust survivor onstage

Veteran stage and screen star will portray a Polish Jew in New York City production of ‘The Revisionist’

By Nathan Burstein

September 21, 2012
7:55 pm

Silverman seeks to rock the vote

With ‘Let my people vote’ plea, foul-mouthed Jewish comedian wades into election on Obama’s behalf, again

By Nathan Burstein

September 20, 2012
11:26 pm

Popular Argentine TV show observes Rosh Hashanah

Hit comedy ‘Graduados’ wins Tuesday ratings with holiday-themed episode

By Nathan Burstein

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The Times of Israel

The one-stop news site
covering Israel, the region and
the Jewish people worldwide

Founding editor:
David Horovitz

Fair, fresh and fast

The Jewish world's
fastest-growing
news site

Writer: Nathan Burstein

‘New Girl’ becomes Jewish ‘Old Girl’

Parody converts Zooey Deschanel’s popular sitcom character into a grumpy retiree named Muriel Rosenberg

New film holds IDF judges, lawyers accountable to ‘The Law’

Opening Wednesday in the US, documentary cross-examines the men who established Israel’s legal approach to ruling the territories

Obama secures Streisand’s support

Singer throws her endorsement to Democrat, citing his support for Israel and sanctions against Iran

Bieber, Minaj . . . and now an Israeli

Tel Aviv native Meital Dohan partners with chart-topping pop star Sean Kingston on new dance song

‘Yenta’ app hooks you up

New smartphone program pairs users according to physical proximity — and may lead to sex rather than marriage, cynics suggest

‘Jew Girl’ replaces ‘New Girl’

Comedy website Funny or Die puts a Semitic spin on popular US sitcom

Perlman and DeVito to separate

‘Cheers’ and ‘Taxi’ stars, activists on behalf of a two-state solution to Israeli-Palestinian conflict, split after marriage of three decades

Mila Kunis is ‘Sexiest Woman Alive’

US edition of Esquire bestows annual title, noting her family’s escape from Soviet anti-Semitism

Jennifer Garner dreams of ‘Fiddler’

‘Alias’ star jokes that she hopes to act onstage — even if it’s just to play a Jewish ghost

Claire Danes a ‘bread’ winner at Emmys

Did ‘Homeland’ actress mention challah in her acceptance speech?

Claire Danes focuses glowing New York Times spotlight on Israel

Actress raves about the visits she’s made to film TV series ‘Homeland,’ offering high praise in cover story and fashion spread for paper’s style magazine

Madonna’s ‘bashert’ bar mitzvah reunion

Pop star’s publicist says she was ‘spiritually guided’ to sing with fan who performed ‘Vogue’ at his 1992 bar mitzvah party

Vanessa Redgrave, foe of ‘Zionist hoodlums,’ will play Holocaust survivor onstage

Veteran stage and screen star will portray a Polish Jew in New York City production of ‘The Revisionist’

Silverman seeks to rock the vote

With ‘Let my people vote’ plea, foul-mouthed Jewish comedian wades into election on Obama’s behalf, again

Popular Argentine TV show observes Rosh Hashanah

Hit comedy ‘Graduados’ wins Tuesday ratings with holiday-themed episode

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