Monthly Archives: July 2014

Not Your Bubbe’s Recipe: Challah Pretzels

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Ari Perlow

“These challah pretzels are making me thirsty.” Read More

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Joan Rivers: Nose Jobs Are the Key to Peace in the Middle East

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Elissa Goldstein

In an interview with Israel’s Channel 10, the legendary comedian expresses her support for Israel and rhinoplasty. Read More

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Russell Brand Rips Into Sean Hannity For Bullying Guest on Gaza Conflict

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Batya Ungar-Sargon

“I don’t mean to be petty or trivial but Hannity looks like the Ken doll from Toy Story 3.” Read More

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The Bachelorette Finale: Wait, Josh is Jewish?!

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Tova Ross

ABC, you sly thing. You never said a word! Read More

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“Humans of New York” Photoblog Captures Amazing Stories of Holocaust Survivors

Posted on July 29, 2014 by Elissa Goldstein

The comments will restore your faith in humanity. (Or at least, internet commenters.) Read More

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Record Scratch: “Palestinian” Woman From JetBlue Altercation is Jewish

Posted on July 28, 2014 by Elissa Goldstein

We have hit peak mishegas. Read More

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Debating the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Demands Empathy, Not Just History

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Sara Hirschhorn

Notes from a young historian in Jerusalem. Read More

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Remembering Estelle Getty, Who Would Have Turned 91 Today

Posted on July 25, 2014 by Elissa Goldstein

“Picture it: Sicily, 1922!” Read More

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