Award season features notable Jewish actors, performers
Award season notes and asides
Almost everyone praised Seth Meyers for his skillful hosting of this year’s politically charged Golden Globe awards. Meyers appeared on “The Ellen Show” a few days before the Globes and...
Who knew there were Jews in India?
Let’s just say that India is not high on the bucket list of those who enjoy traveling.
You’ve heard the litany of naysayers: air pollution, litter and foul smells, a crush of people desperate and...
US Jewish groups call on Netanyahu to stop deportation of African migrants
The Anti-Defamation League and the refugee protection group Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society (HIAS) have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressing “grave concerns” over an Israeli government plan to deport or...
Gal Gadot Becomes Face Of US Cosmetics Brand Revlon & Chinese Phone Maker Huawei
This past year has been quite a year for “Wonder Woman,” also known as Israeli model and actress Gal Gadot.
The badass female action hero blockbuster garnered more than $800 million at the box office worldwide,...
The Man Who Made The Beatles
A Jew living in an anti-Semitic English culture, openly gay at a time when traditional mores still held wide sway, addicted to various drugs – some speculate he was a manic-depressive before a clinical...
Stranded in Iraq, some Jews say Israel abandoned them
DOHUK, Iraqi Kurdistan — A few hours’ drive from the former front line with the Islamic State terror group in Iraq live a group of Jews, erstwhile residents of Israel, who have found prosperity...
Jewish QB Josh Rosen Declares He Will Enter 2018 NFL Draft After 3 Years...
UCLA quarterback Josh Rosen announced on Wednesday he will forgo his senior season with the Bruins to enter the 2018 NFL draft.
Rosen has been in the spotlight since the moment he stepped on campus. Along with playing under the bright...
Holocaust survivor Leah Goltzman dies at 79
Holocaust survivor Leah Goltzman spent her time in Corpus Christi sharing stories of moving from place to place to survive during World War II.
Goltzman, who frequently volunteereed helping the Jewish community, died Dec. 29,...
Kenyan Jewish leader, denied entry to Israel, to be granted visa
A Jewish leader from Kenya who was denied entry and deported from Israel despite having a valid visa will be able to enter Israel at a later date, after a stormy Knesset committee meeting...
Holocaust Survivor Still Runs Family Business
At the age of 90, Suzy Ressler still comes into work every day.
She owns Mrs. Ressler’s Food Products, which she founded in 1954 with her husband, Emerich, soon after they arrived to the United...