A News Round-Up
According to the Project on Excellence in Journalism, last week, a third of the stories on U.S. TV were about Iran pre-death, but after the death of Michael Jackson, 93% of cable news…
Does Brüno think Jewlicioüs is fabüloüs?
We may never know for sure, but something about the user interface of the Brüno iPhone application makes me think there might be some special kind of bond:
Maccabiah 2009 Invades Israel!
The Jerusalem Post reports that “3,500 international athletes and 1,500 accompanying relatives from 60 countries are staying in 1,700 hotel rooms for 14 nights… And that’s only a portion of the 5,000 athletes…
Projekt Mr. B-irthright or, How do YOU Israel?
People, we have a crisis on our hands. No, it’s not my Photoshopping skills. We’ll address those later. Right now we are in triage mode. The issue at hand is that Mr. B…
Was ‘Heart of Jenin’ Heartless or Heartfelt?
Last evening in those few American households that chose not to watch another CNN package on Michael Jackson, Wide Angle broadcast “Heart of Jenin” on many PBS stations. The documentary by Leon Geller…
17 of Tammuz and Healing the Planet
Today is the 17th of Tammuz – historically a Fast Day, and day of introspection and mourning. From OU.org “The 17th day in the Jewish month of Tammuz, Jews the world over fast…
Momo and Birthright Israel: Splitsville?
Well, thanks to an article in the New York Jewish Week, the cat’s finally out of the bag so I can freely write about what many of us have known for weeks: the…
What do Bush and Hamas have in common?
A total failure of Palestinian leadership When George W. Bush left office, he did so as one of the most unpopular departing presidents in US history with a 22% approval rating. Oddly enough,…
Matisyahu’s “ONE DAY”
One Day (new single) Check out Rob Eshman’s article “ONE DAY” in the Jewish Journal for a backstage look at Matisyahu’s tour this year. I have seen the Jewish future — it’s loud,…
Obama in Russia
Velkom to our great nation, Meester President, Barak Husseniovich! Houw do you laik ar kantry? Eees it better zan last taim you vere here? Oh, what happened last time you were in Russia? …
Spot the Difference
Do you know Baruch H.? If you don’t, you haven’t lived. Seriously, there are not many people that could get me to shoot pictures in an eerie part of NYC in the middle…
Palestine is for (food)Lovers
Greetings from Asbury Park the 55th Annual Fancy Food and Confectionary trade show in New York City, which had about 24,000 buyers and attendees and over 1200 vendors. This year, for its first…
JtweetLA: LA’s First Jewish Tweet UP
Join us for LA’s first (that we know of) Jewish Tweet Up. Taking place on Wednesday July 8th at La Gondola at 9025 Wilshire Blvd. between 5:30-7:30 pm in Beverly Hills, it’ll feature…
An Open Letter to the Yes Men: Andy Bichlbaum and Mike Bonanno
Say NO! to meaningless sloganeering, empty gestures and Israel Boycotts!
Happy 4th!
Our own Vicki Boykis has written an immigrant’s paean to the beauty of America for immigrants. …What I’m saying is that, for immigrants, America is a godsend. And I am grateful. Happy 4th…
Tipsy Tow
Public service announcement Auto Club Offers Tipsy Tow Service For Fourth Of July (LOS ANGELES, June 30, 2009) The Automobile Club of Southern California is offering its free Tipsy Tow service to drinking…
Mazal Tov “La Jewminicana”
Big phat congrats to “La Jewminicana,” winner of the Cool Jew 4th of July Giveaway! The Cool Jew 4th of July Gift Box contains $100 in prizes: * Diversity t-shirt that reads, “It…
Obama meddles in Honduras – and chooses the wrong side
Cross posted from The New York Daily News, Thursday, July 2nd 2009 by James Kirchick: President Barack Obama has made it clear that he does not want the United States to be seen…
Iran, From A Jewish Refugee’s Perspective
Roya Hakakian emigrated from Iran to the United States in 1985, seeking political asylum. An author, activist and filmmaker, Hakakian discussed the recent political upheaval in Iran on public radio today. Her interview…
Who Are You?
Are you a Jewish American or an American Jew? Tell us why @ http://tinyurl.com/cool4th and enter to win the Cool Jew 4th of July Gift Box. This prize package–valued at $100–contains: * A…
