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Sacha Baron Cohen's 'The Dictator' commits crimes against comedy

Jews used to specialize in self-deprecating humor, about how ridiculous we are and pathetic our situation. Not anymore.

By Anshel Pfeffer | May 17, 2012 | 12:34 PM | 9

The Fountainheads, a religious Israeli band that could, coming to a synagogue near you

If you like cheerful, cheesy, and yet infuriatingly catchy songs about the Jewish holidays, you will love this band.

By Danna Harman | May 15, 2012 | 04:16 PM

Why do Jews single out Glenn Beck over his Holocaust rhetoric?

Beck’s ongoing invocation of the Holocaust and Nazis to demonize his opponents, has been seen before in national broadcasts.

By The Forward | Feb 8, 2011 | 03:54 PM

Israel’s greatest threat is not security, it's poverty

Prosperity in the face of conflict and the stress of 1,774,800 citizens living in poverty is simply not possible.

By Jackie Frankel | Jan 19, 2011 | 03:52 PM | 13

Hundreds march in Gaza marking second anniversary of Cast Lead

Gaza residents and militia commemorate over 1,300 dead in 2008 Gaza offensive with demonstrations across the coastal enclave.

By Haaretz Service, News Agencies | Dec 27, 2010 | 09:41 PM

Natalie Portman: Being a ballet dancer is like having a religious compulsion

In her new movie 'Black Swan' the Jewish film star says she modeled her character's compulsive nature on religious impulses which promote obsessive behavior.

By Jewish Journal | Dec 8, 2010 | 06:15 PM | 3

Holocaust survivors deal with purported $42M fraud

The organization in charge of awarding the money continues to weed through hundreds of case files for other instances of deception.

By The Associated Press | Nov 24, 2010 | 11:48 AM | 7

In Venezuela, remarks like 'Hitler didn't finish the job' are routine

More than half the Jews in Venezuela left the country since Chavez has been in power, and those who remain say there is official antisemitism in the country.

By Natasha Mozgovaya, Shlomo Papirblat | Nov 20, 2010 | 01:09 AM | 50

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The world’s first interactive online Torah study program

Jews of every color, shape and size unite in cyberspace to study topics ranging from traditional Gemara to Jewish culture, Zionism, and Jewish weddings.

By Riva Gold | Nov 18, 2010 | 03:57 PM | 9

Nice Jewish Girls Gone Gaga

Comedienne Susanna Perlman combines kitsch and kink, creating raunchy Hebrew humor.

| Sep 1, 2010 | 04:23 PM

The top ten Jewish moments at the Emmys

A look at the top Jewish moments from the 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards.

By Jewish Journal, Naomi Pfefferman | Aug 31, 2010 | 05:59 PM

Jon Hamm portrays Don Draper in the series 'Mad Men.'

Wait a second, is Jennifer Aniston Jewish?

The star chosen to depict Barbara Streisand in a new Hollywood production; Streisand herself pleased with choice, but wishes she had a bump on her nose.

By Jewish Journal, Danielle Berrin | Aug 23, 2010 | 02:26 PM

'Hidden Jews of Poland' learn about Judaism in Israel

U.S. non-profit organization Shavei Israel brings Poles with Jewish heritage who were raised as Catholics to Israel seminar aimed at strengthening ties.

By Haaretz Service | Aug 21, 2010 | 08:14 PM

Polish group on seminar in Jerusalem, August 2010.

From real-estate to falafel - a Manhattan meal ticket

Ari Thaler's opened a kosher falafel stand when the financial bubble burst two years ago; now lines outside his NYC falafal truck prove it was a good financial move.

By The Forward, Laurie Stern and Maia Efrem | Aug 21, 2010 | 04:52 PM

Falafel balls, a well known Mediterranean dish made of chickpeas.

What were 800 Jewish American Russians doing in the Hamptons?

'Limmud FSU' brought over 800 Russian American Jews to the Long Island vacation spot to learn about their Jewish heritage and ties to Israel.

By Shlomo Shamir | Aug 18, 2010 | 04:44 AM

U.S. Jewish voters revolt against Obama

A recent study of American Jewish voters shows that U.S. Jews are angry at Obama's Mideast policies and will most likely vote for someone next elections.

By Jewish Journal, Steven Windmueller | Aug 16, 2010 | 08:22 AM

World Zionist Congress resolutions show Diaspora and Israel at loggerheads

Facing international condemnation, Israel this month also found itself at odds with a powerful Jewish presence – the World Zionist Congress.

By Marco Schneebalg | Jul 28, 2010 | 08:36 PM

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