Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — TV’s most Jewish comedy has one more chance to grab some statues on its way out the door. The 12th…
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Israeli and Palestinian Jerusalem Youth Chorus advances on ‘America’s Got Talent’ with performance of ‘Home’
by Philissa Cramer (JTA) — A chorus of Israeli and Palestinian teens won hearts, applause and a chance at $1 million with a successful “America’s…
Ruth Westheimer, Holocaust survivor who offered grandmotherly sex advice as ‘Dr. Ruth,’ dies at 96
by Andrew Silow-Carroll, Curt Schleier (JTA) — Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive Holocaust survivor and Israeli military veteran who charmed and educated millions of listeners as…
San Jose Sharks’ Ryan Warsofsky becomes first Jewish NHL head coach in 32 years
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — For the first time in more than three decades, an NHL team will have a Jewish coach. On Thursday, Ryan…
‘Suffs’ creator Shaina Taub cites Jewish text in Tony Awards acceptance speech
by Philissa Cramer (New York Jewish Week) — To celebrate her second Tony of the night on Sunday, “Suffs” creator Shaina Taub turned to Jewish…