Daily Jewce: New Zealand Tefillin Freakout, The Madoff Family Is Over, Ben Greenman Ruins Christmas, And More

Today in news: New Zealand not really sure of the difference between Jewish rituals and terrorist ones, Ruth Madoff speaks, a Russian-Jewish billionaire puts his art on an island and much more.

The Ballad Of Los Angeles Gentrification

The L.A. Times says gentrification has hit the Echo Park area. This troubles Rachel Glassberg, so she wrote a song about it.

Beastie Boys Making “Fight For Your Right” Movie

The Beastie Boys are making a short film about the making of one of their most iconic songs.

Daily Jewce: Palin Going To Israel, Jewish Christmas, Allen Ginsberg Pardoning Ezra Pound And More

Today in news: we use our crystal ball to guess what will happen wen Sarah Palin visits Israel, a Jewish parents guide to Christmas, looking back at the film “Shoah,” and more.

Weekly Yiderati: Jews Dominate “Best Of” Lists, David Grossman Videos, Fran Lebowitz Lists Avi Steinberg Blogs And More

Our weekly lit roundup includes best of lists for 2010, David Grossman video interviews, Avi Steinberg blogging about being embarrassed, books Sam Lipsyte read, and more.

Daily Jewce: Jewish Sports Heroes, Howard Stern Stays Put, Cartoon Sex Advice And More

In todays news: The Jewish Sports Hall of Fame inducts seven, Howard Stern isn’t budging from satellite radio, Yo La Tengo close out Hanukkah and much more.

Jami Attenberg Wins Jewish Literary Vigilante Of The Year

Since we’re fans of both vigilante justice and Jami Attenberg, we are going to follow up the award she got from the Village Voice last night with the first Jewish Literary Vigilante of the Year award.

Daily Jewce: Israeli Hummus Will Flow At Princeton, NY Mets Getting Sued, Natalie Portman’s Book Bag And More

Today in news: Nazi memorabilia collector turned Nazi hunter, Israeli hummus will still be served at an Ivy League college, the woes of the New York Mets continues and much more