For Jake Tapper, being the rabbi of TV news comes easy
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Jake Tapper wants to make something clear, but the more he explains, the harder it is. That’s unusual for Tapper,…
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Golden Globes: Sacha Baron Cohen wins big, and other fun Jewish moments
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Sacha Baron Cohen’s Borat character is going out on a high note. Cohen won best actor in a comedy or…
Howie Mandel, Bob Saget and other celebrities to read the Purim story for charity
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — A slew of Jewish comedians are teaming up for a Purim event to raise money for the Met Council, a…
15 Fun Jewish Facts About ‘The Muppet Show’
By Lisa Keys (Kveller via JTA) – The Muppet Show — yes, the original one — is back on television! The absolutely iconic series makes its debut on…
2021 NAACP Image Awards: The Jewish nominees, from Daveed Diggs to Doja Cat
by Emily Burack (JTA) — Several Jewish stars are among the nominees for the 2021 NAACP Image Awards, which celebrate Black achievement in movies, television,…