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Lior Zaltzman
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From left to right: Jackie Oshry, Claudia Oshry and Olivia Oshry at the Beautycon Festival in New York, May 20, 2017. Their sister Margo, not pictured, runs a food-focused Instagram account. (Kris Connor/Getty Images for Beautycon via JTA)
March 7, 2018, 8:04 am
Instagram stars face backlash over anti-Muslim mother
After Daily Beast revelation, Oshry sisters apologize, disavow their mom, Pamela Geller
By Lior Zaltzman
“Black-ish,” “Will & Grace” and “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” are among the TV series nominated for this year’s Golden Globes. (JTA graphic/Lior Zaltzman)
January 5, 2018, 11:28 pm
The 3 most Jewish TV shows nominated for Golden Globes
In addition to including a number of Jewish stars, this year's shows also feature a number of Jewish writers and themes
By Lior Zaltzman
September 20, 2017, 12:37 pm
Rosh Hashanah is not the same in the US
When you’re an Israeli outside of Israel, the real challenge is taking Jewish secularism for granted
By Lior Zaltzman
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August 3, 2017, 2:55 am
6 Jewish podcasts that will make you rethink love
These touching podcasts are suggested in honor of Tu b'Av, also known as 'The Jewish Day of Love,' coming up next week
By Lior Zaltzman
JTA Collage (Netflix/The CW/Amazon Prime)
May 14, 2017, 4:35 pm
For Mothers’ Day, 8 Jewish TV moms who are smashing stereotypes
From transgender pioneer to charming, eccentric mom, these characters prove that Jewish matriarch is much more than an overbearing stereotype
By Lior Zaltzman
Some of the best Israeli TV shows streaming in the US include “Srugim,” “Prisoners of War” and “Fauda.” (Lior Zaltzman)
January 7, 2017, 12:35 am
6 Israeli TV shows to binge-watch now
Some are funny, some are painfully suspenseful, some are even terrifying — but they’re all worth watching
By Lior Zaltzman
Launched in 2012, Geltfiend was an innovator in the Hanukkah sweater scene. (Image by GeltFiend LLC/via JTA)
December 24, 2016, 2:36 am
Hanukkah sweaters are now a thing — and I love them
They might not be as popular as their Christmas-themed cousins, but they're ugly, and they're ours
By Lior Zaltzman
Seth from The O.C. presents Chrismukkah (YouTube screenshot)
December 17, 2016, 8:54 am
Eight TV shows that get Hanukkah just right
Less commonly -- or successfully -- portrayed than Christmas, the Jewish festival of lights has nevertheless created some great screen moments
By Lior Zaltzman
In this Feb. 28, 2015 file photo, Jon Stewart appears onstage at Comedy Central's "Night of Too Many Stars: America Comes Together for Autism Programs" at the Beacon Theatre in New York. (Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)
November 3, 2016, 4:39 am
Jon Stewart recalls Twitter feud with Donald Trump
Comedian says businessman repeatedly brought up his very Jewish birth-name Lebowitz as an apparent insult
By Lior Zaltzman
From left: Sarah Jessica Parker, Woody Allen, Rachel Bloom and Jeffrey Tambor all star in fall premieres that Jewish viewers should watch. (Lior Zaltzman/via JTA)
September 20, 2016, 10:13 pm
The 8 ‘Jewish’ must-see shows for fall
From Woody Allen's premiere to Sarah Jessica Parker's return to HBO, this is the TV everybody is going to be talking about at the (synagogue) watercooler
By Lior Zaltzman
An image of Shan and Toad clothes. (Shan and Toad Instagram)
September 10, 2016, 11:36 pm
US kids’ clothing store defends ‘anti-Haredi’ return policy
Jewish owner says customers in a 'few concentrated areas' abused cash-back policy, threatened survival of online shop
By Lior Zaltzman
Clothing ad for Shan and Toad. (Shan and Toad Instagram)
September 8, 2016, 6:48 am
Is this kids’ store discriminating against Haredi Jews?
Shan and Toad offers refunds worldwide -- except Brooklyn, Monsey, and Monroe in NY; and Lakewood and Passaic in NJ
By Lior Zaltzman
L to R: Snappers Chelsea Handler (Mark Davis/Getty Images), Bob Saget (Trisha Leeper/Getty Images) and Debra Messing (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
August 6, 2016, 8:30 pm
10 Jews you should follow on Snapchat
From Chelsea Handler to the IAF, track the hottest accounts on the world's most successful video-based social media app
By Lior Zaltzman
Matisyahu, American reggae rapper and alternative rock musician performing at the Sultan's Pool in Jerusalem on October 10, 2015. (Flash90)
August 3, 2016, 11:19 pm
Oblivious fan sings Matisyahu song to reggae star
Coffee shop singer playing 'One Day' in Maui at first didn't believe the ex-Orthodox reggae singer was standing in front of him
By Lior Zaltzman
Jon Stewart makes a guest appearance on the Colbert Late Show on July 21, 2016. (Screen capture YouTube)
July 22, 2016, 11:40 pm
Jon Stewart makes a comeback to poke fun at Trump, Fox
Retired TV comic takes aim at the 'angry groundhog' and his 'Lumpy' supporters
By Lior Zaltzman
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