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Abbi Jacobson, left, and Ilana Glazer speaking in Beverly Hills, California, July 25, 2017. (Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for Viacom)
April 13, 2018, 5:15 am
The most Jewish moments from ‘Broad City,’ as it comes to a close
Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson say the next season of their Comedy Central wacky sitcom with be its last
By Gabe Friedman
Screen capture from video of Seth Meyers telling the story of son's birth on on his NBC show “Late Night with Seth Meyers,” April 9, 2018 (YouTube)
April 11, 2018, 1:22 pm
Seth Meyers, wife name son after Holocaust survivor grandparents
Baby Axel Strahl Meyers was born in the lobby of their apartment building
By Gabe Friedman
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots takes the field against the Kansas City Chiefs during the AFC Divisional Playoff Game at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Massachusetts on January 16, 2016. (Jim Rogash/Getty Images/AFP)
April 5, 2018, 4:55 am
Patriots’ Edelman helped stop a possible school shooting
Jewish wide receiver notified authorities about Instagram comment threatening violence
By Gabe Friedman
In 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,' Michael Zegen plays a Jewish husband who leaves his Jewish wife for a Christian woman. The TV show is set in the 1950s, when interfaith marriage was much more rare among Jews than it is today. (Amazon)
April 4, 2018, 6:46 pm
What that much-hated WashPo essay gets wrong about Jewish men
Can a whole people be judged based on just the two described in the piece? Many are calling out -- and mocking -- the author's depictions of old-fashioned stereotypes
By Gabe Friedman
Musicians Nils Lofgren (L) and Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band perform at the Los Angeles Sports Arena on March 15, 2016 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images via JTA)
April 3, 2018, 5:09 am
Bruce Springsteen’s guitarist saved by old bar mitzvah gift
Hours before sold-out solo show in Dallas, Nils Lofgren discovered his four vintage guitars had been stolen
By Gabe Friedman
Old illuminated Haggadah (Presburg 1773). A Jewish text that sets forth the order of the Passover Seder. Switzerland. (Godong/UIG via Getty Images/via JTA)
March 26, 2018, 11:53 am
5 new Haggadahs to update your seder
From a Trump parody to a compassionate look at Jewish diversity, these options will spice up your seder with a distinct 2018 flavor
By Gabe Friedman
Lin-Manuel Miranda at The Public Theater in New York City on February 20, 2018. (Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images via JTA)
February 27, 2018, 8:45 am
‘Hamilton’ creator sang in Jewish a cappella group in college
Jewish fans applaud Lin-Manuel Miranda after video emerges of him performing Hebrew solo while at university
By Gabe Friedman
A promotional image for the “Black Panther” film. (Chadwick Boseman/Facebook)
February 22, 2018, 4:11 am
Why ‘Black Panther’ might also be a milestone in black-Jewish relations
Breaking box office records as well as Hollywood assumptions about race, the Marvel character created by two white Jews offers a unique opportunity for healing
By Gabe Friedman
Kelly Barbieri (l) editor in chief of The Fresh Toast and comic, writer and Letterman alum Jena Friedman (r) at The Fresh Toast Launch Party at Campeon, New York, on October 5, 2016. (Amy Sussman/Invision for The Fresh Toast/AP Images)
February 16, 2018, 6:23 am
Comedian Jena Friedman: It’s easier to be a neo-Nazi than a woman right now
The Jewish comic appears on Conan and focuses mainly on two subjects in her set: misogyny and neo-Nazis
By Gabe Friedman
Aly Raisman poses for Sports Illustrated, with a message to abuse survivors (Aly Raisman / Instagram, via JTA)
February 15, 2018, 3:02 am
Aly Raisman poses nude, with message for abuse survivors
Addressing sex assault by doctor, Jewish Olympic gymnast has 'trust yourself,' and 'every voice matters' painted on her body for photo shoot
By Gabe Friedman
Short track speed skater Vladislav Bykanov, lower left, leading the Israeli Olympic team at the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia, February 7, 2014. (Quinn Rooney/Getty Images/via JTA)
February 5, 2018, 4:24 am
Winter Olympics 2018: Five Jewish storylines to watch
Keep your eye on these athletes at the upcoming games in Pyeongchang, South Korea
By Gabe Friedman
Timothee Chalamet, up for best actor this year for "Call Me By Your Name," shown at the Screen Actors Guild Awards in Los Angeles, Jan. 21, 2018. (Frazer Harrison/Getty Images via JTA)
January 23, 2018, 10:59 pm
Five Jewish takeaways from the 2018 Oscar nominations
While 'Call Me Be Your Name' is the biggest Jewish triumph, and 'Foxtrot' the biggest Israeli disappointment, many Jewish actors, directors and composers could star at the Academy
By Gabe Friedman
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December 30, 2017, 12:18 am
10 inspiring Jews who died in 2017
Remembering those members of the tribe who accomplished great things in the arts, comedy, politics and leadership
By Gabe Friedman
Jake Tapper speaking to a crowd at the Harvard Institute of Politics Forum, on December 1, 2016. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images via JTA)
December 23, 2017, 3:46 am
Jake Tapper blasts human rights violators for criticizing Israel at UN
Jewish CNN anchor takes to task Venezuela, Syria, Yemen, North Korea, Myanmar and others who railed against US Jerusalem recognition
By Gabe Friedman
Yo La Tengo members, from left to right: Georgia Hubley, Ira Kaplan and James McNew. (Jacob Blickenstaff/via JTA)
December 13, 2017, 5:51 pm
The world’s most famous indie rock Hanukkah tradition makes a comeback
Yo La Tengo, once famous for its eight-night annual holiday pageants, takes the stage tonight through December 19 for the first time since 2013
By Gabe Friedman
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