Meet the Orthodox mom competing on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
by Jacqueline Roderick (Kveller via JTA) – If you’re in need of inspiration today, look no further than Orthodox mom of four Liba Yoffe, who…
Television
Mandy Patinkin breaks down in tears when he learns that he lost family in the Holocaust on ‘Finding Your Roots
by Gabe Friedman (JTA) — Jewish actor Mandy Patinkin never thought he had family members who died in the Holocaust. The team behind “Finding Your…
Why did Tucker Carlson talk about Israeli immigration policy? What you need to know about the white supremacist ‘open borders for Israel’ meme.
By Ben Sales (JTA) — In Tucker Carlson’s response to accusations that he endorsed one white supremacist talking point, the Fox News anchor appeared to…
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,…
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…