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Blue Bloods TV Series in Development, Based on Melissa De La Cruz’s Vampire Novels
The upcoming TV series, based on Melissa De La Cruz’s best-selling Blue Bloods books, is in development by Awesomeness and revolves around a version of New York City ruled by an elite group of immortal vampires. The show will follow 17-year-old Sky, a human-vampire hybrid, who enrolls at the prestigious Duchesne Institute after being exiled from the high-ranking vampire group…
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Iris Apfel: Tributes paid to iconic Jewish fashion designer who died at 102
Jewish fashion icon Iris Apfel has died at the age of 102 at her home in Palm Beach, Florida. Announcing her death on Friday Apfel’s agent, Lori Sale, said “working alongside her was the honour of a lifetime”. In a statement, Sale said: “She was a visionary in every sense of the word. She saw the world through a unique lens – one…
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Richard Simmons Dies at Age 76
Legendary fitness guru Richard Simmons has passed away, according to TMZ. The cause of death has not been revealed. The news of Simmons’ death comes just one day after his 76th birthday. Simmons stopped making most public appearances in 2014, which led to false rumors that he was being held against his will. In 2017, journalist Dan Taberski released a…
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On Curb Your Enthusiasm, Jewish Culture Is in the Costumes, Too
Judaism may be a closed religion, but certain cultural phenomena have allowed everyone to feel like they’re a part of the tribe—none more so than Curb Your Enthusiasm, the chronicles of a fictionalized Larry David. “There’s very specific things within cultural Judaism that everyone can get on board with,” Noah Rinsky, one half of the brand Old Jewish Men, says.…
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The Rookie Adds Two New Recruits as Recurring Guest Stars
In a surprising twist, Season 7 will introduce not just one but two new recruits, with Deric Augustine and Patrick Keleher joining the cast as recurring guest stars. Deric Augustine, known for his roles in “All American” (as Clay), “Godfather of Harlem,” and “Shameless,” will portray Miles, a Texas transfer who, despite having two years of experience, will be starting…
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How to Dress Like Susie Greene from ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’
Over the last 24 years, “Curb Your Enthusiasm” has been a gift to Jews. It’s given us incredible hijinks from the perpetually old Ashkenazi Jewish man Larry David and Jewy plotlines from a Passover seder gone wrong to a bat mitzvah which, surprise surprise, also goes wrong. “Curb” has also given us a character all in her own league:…
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What is your favorite MGM film from 2008-2009? (100th Anniversary Celebration)
Today’s User Submitted Daily (USD) Poll was submitted by Damon Salvatore who was picked randomly from our Poll Submissions (see below). Want to see your Poll posted on the site? Click here to submit your poll. Let us know in the comments what you voted for and why? You can vote for 4 Options. Source link
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High Fashion, Higher Standards – Jewish Action
Low-cost and free modest attire makes tzeniut an attainable goal Tamar Zinnar of New York’s Five Towns knows all too well just how difficult it can be for those who are embracing their religious roots to make the enormous leap toward dressing modestly. Having been involved with several kiruv organizations while growing up in North Woodmere, New York, including NCSY,…
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USD POLL: Which movie nominated for Best Picture at the 87th Academy Awards was the best?
Today’s User Submitted Daily (USD) Poll was submitted by Damon Salvatore who was picked randomly from our Poll Submissions (see below). Want to see your Poll posted on the site? Click here to submit your poll. Let us know in the comments what you voted for and why? You can vote for 1 Option. USD POLL: Which movie nominated for…
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Jewish Influencer Lizzy Savetsky Wears Iconic Star of David Outfit
In 1999, Israeli fashion designer Galit Levi designed a corset art piece featuring a stunning Star of David for the woman representing Israel in the Miss Universe pageant. That contestant, Rana Raslan, was the first Israeli-Arab to be crowned Miss Israel, and her outfit showed the power of fashion to foster unity and peace. It symbolized a message of coexistence…
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