Comedians weigh in on Chappelle’s ‘SNL’ monologue
Prominent Jewish comedians are weighing in on fellow comic Dave Chappelle’s “Saturday Night Live” monologue in which he joked about Jews running Hollywood. The verdict from his peers has been mixed after Chappelle delivered a 15-minute set that the head of the Anti-Defamation League said appeared to “normalize” and “popularize”...
World Cup visitors told to ‘downplay Israeli identity’
(JTA) — Qatar, which does not normally allow Israelis into the country, will permit Israeli visitors during the 2022 World Cup, prompting the Israeli government to warn travelers who make the trip to “downplay” their “Israeli identity.” As many as 20,000 Israelis are expected to attend the 2022 FIFA World...
Latke Hop to jump start Arts & Culture fest part 2
The second edition of Jewish Arts & Culture Mini-Fest is set for Dec. 14-18 and will delve into films, books, music, comedy, TV and Hanukkah-inspired food. The Tampa JCCs and Federation is organizing the mini-fest with the Tampa Bay Jewish Film Festival portion a joint effort with the Jewish Federation...
Students challenged to reflect on Judaism, anti-hate via art, film
Calling all students, get your cell phones and easels out to enter two artistic competitions in the coming months. The Teen Reels Awards, a video competition for middle and high school students, asks entrants to reflect on Judaism through their video The Shine A Light on Antisemitism Youth Art Contest,...
Save the date: Israeli-American actress, activist to speak here
Noa Tishby, an Israeli-American actress who earlier this year was named Israel’s first-ever Special Envoy to Combat Antisemitism and Delegitimization of Israel, will be the guest speaker at an awards ceremony in Pinellas County in February. A Tel Aviv native, Tishby served in the Israeli army before landing a starring...
Mel Brooks sings an ode to the Automat in new documentary about famed New York eatery
If you never experienced a meal at an Automat — an innovative “automated restaurant” that was once a fixture of mid-century New York City —...
Kyrie Irving apologizes; ADL won’t take his $500K donation
(JTA) -– Brooklyn Nets star Kyrie Irving posted an apology to his Instagram late Thursday night, Nov. 3, hours after being suspended without pay for...
Pitcher Max Fried wins 3rd straight Gold Glove award
(JTA) – Atlanta Braves ace Max Fried grew up idolizing Jewish Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax. But he has accomplished something even his childhood hero...
The beginning of wisdom
Feeling light-headed. Having a rapid heartbeat. A feeling of tightness in the chest. Anxiety. These are some of the physical and physiological symptoms of an...
Just a nosh…
Israel will not cooperate with FBI inquiry into killing of journalist WASHINGTON— Israel will not cooperate with an FBI investigation into the killing of Shireen...
