by Stephen Silver | Mar 29, 2019 | Arts & Life, Film & TV
(JTA) — HBO’s acclaimed political sitcom “Veep” returns for its seventh and final season on March 31 at a time when anti-Semitic tropes are in the news — the brouhaha surrounding Rep. Ilhan Omar, for example. That means it’s the perfect time to consider whether one of... read more
by Stephen Silver | Mar 26, 2019 | Arts & Life, Film & TV
(JTA) — Yas, queen — it’s all coming to an end. “Broad City,” the hit Comedy Central series created by and starring Ilana Glazer and Abbi Jacobson, will air its series finale on March 28 after five seasons. The series was groundbreaking for many reasons: It showcased... read more
by Stephen Silver | Feb 15, 2019 | Arts & Life, Music
(JTA) — Since the dawn of rock ‘n’ roll, there have been quite a few rock stars with Jewish heritage. To name a few: Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Gene Simmons, Lenny Kravitz, Geddy Lee and — depending on the decade — Bob Dylan. But how many have openly gushed about their... read more
by Stephen Silver | Feb 7, 2019 | Arts & Life, Film & TV
(JTA) — On the surface, “Untogether” is a drama about a pair of young women struggling to come into their own as adults in contemporary Los Angeles. While that setup may sound mind-numbingly familiar to fans of American indie film, “Untogether” — which debuts Feb. 8... read more
by Stephen Silver | Jan 24, 2019 | Community, Community Resources, Religion
PHILADELPHIA (JTA) — There’s something uniquely American about an event that combines secular ritual with actual religion. In six states and the District of Columbia, but especially in Pennsylvania, shopping at Wawa is very much a ritual. It’s the convenience store... read more
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