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Woody and Me

Gary M. Krebs | Posted 04.22.2013 | Entertainment
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Gary M. Krebs

To me, Woody Allen is an unparalleled artist who has entertained and inspired me (and many other nebbishes) from childhood to present. While attending the Tisch School of the Arts (NYU), my single-minded freshman year goal was to meet Woody Allen.

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Deck The Halls With Matzoh Balls

Hal Lifson | Posted 02.11.2013 | Religion
Read More: Judaism, Jewish Holidays, Hanukkah, American Judaism, Jewish Comedy, Religion in America, Jewish Music, Jewish Christmas, Christmas, Christmas Music, Religion News
Hal Lifson

Every year as a kid in the 1960s my family celebrated Christmas as a festive holiday. The funny part of this to some of my friends is that my family was Jewish. Why not enjoy all the holidays during December?

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Enough of the Jewish Stereotypes

Howard Meyer | Posted 06.16.2012 | Religion
Read More: Anti-Semitism, Stereotypes, Jewish Humor, Jewish Comedy, American Jews, Seinfeld, Judaism, Religion News
Howard Meyer

Nasally voices, anxiety and austerity are not representative of the Jewish community at large. It's not so much that these stereotypes make Jews look meek and cheap; nobody I know even sounds like that.

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WATCH: New Documentary Captures Woody Allen Like Never Before

Posted 11.16.2011 | Arts
Read More: Manhattan, Video, Mia Farrow, Scarlett Johansson, Woody Allen Documentary, Woody Allen, American Masters, Diane Keaton, Stand Up Comedy, Martin Scorcese, Mira Sorvino, Midnight in Paris, Jewish Comedy, Larry David, Soon Yi, Chris Rock, Annie Hall, Naomi Watts, Woody Allen Story, Owen Wilson, Arts News

In Woody Allen's films, introspection and autobiographical elements are practically assured. But an upcoming documentary directed by Robert Weide will...

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The Continuing Adventures of Shlomo Rabinowitz, Jewish Private Eye and Dating Specialist

Mark C. Miller | Posted 05.25.2011 | Comedy
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Mark C. Miller

"My name is Rivka Blatberg," she purred. It was the kind of name that evoked visions of soft hands moving above Shabbos candles and passionate days on a kibbutz, feeding one another chocolate dreidels.

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The premiere of Jonathan Kesselman's (Me!) new short film, 'Arts & Crafts'

Jonathan Kesselman | Posted 05.25.2011 | Home
Read More: Arts-and-Crafts, Abc, Hebrew Hammer, Supernatural, Jonathan Kesselman, Better With You, Jewish-Comedy, Funny or Die, Josh Cooke, Rob Benedict, Home News
Jonathan Kesselman

I am very proud to present the Interwebs Premiere of my newest short, "Arts & Crafts" Arts & Crafts - watch more funny videos As the summer winds ...

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