Susie Essman, TV’s most outrageous Jewish mother, talks ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ and cancel culture
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — On the wall of Susie Essman’s powder room hangs a giant portrait of herself. Actually, the portrait is of Susie…
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Jewish groups ask Senate to move forward Deborah Lipstadt nomination to be antisemitism monitor
by Ron Kampeas (JTA) — Three major Jewish organizations are calling on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to convene a hearing on President Joe Biden’s…
Max Fried pitches Atlanta Braves to first World Series win in 26 years
by Jacob Gurvis (JTA) — Jewish ace pitcher Max Fried delivered his Atlanta Braves to their first World Championship since 1995 with six shutout innings…
The NHL has a historically good set of Jewish hockey players right now
by Evelyn Frick (JTA) — The 2021-2022 NHL season is underway, and there are some pretty exciting updates for hockey fans. There’s the new team…
FBI reports drop in antisemitic crimes in 2020 amid rise in total hate crimes
By Ben Sales (JTA) — The FBI recorded the largest number of hate crimes last year since 2008, including spikes in the number of anti-Black…