NYC Protest Planned Against Ben & Jerry’s

A march to protest Ben & Jerry’s decision to stop selling its products in the West Bank and eastern Jerusalem is scheduled to take place in New York City on Thursday. Participants will gather at the steps of the New York Public Library and then go on to a Ben & Jerry’s store in Times Square in support of ending racism “in corporate policies,” according to the End Jew Hatred grassroots movement, which is organizing the event. [JNS.org]

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Middle East, Travel and Food, USA

From ‘Fauda’ to ‘Hit & Run,” Adrenaline Keeps Rushing

Revenge is a dish best served Israeli. That’s especially true if you’re a fan of Fauda, starring Lior Raz, created and written by Raz and journalist Avi Issacharoff. The pair proves to be more than a one-hit wonder with the newly released action thriller Hit & Run, which is likely the best Netflix show you’ll see this year. [JNS.org]

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Jewish Celebrities, Theatre, Film & Broadcast

Joseph Gordon-Levitt explores the ‘complexities’ of life in ‘Mr. Corman’

Published by New York Daily News Joseph Gordon-Levitt is rocking his return to the TV universe. The “3rd Rock from the Sun” star does it all in “Mr. Corman,” his most prominent small-screen project since the 1990s NBC sitcom. He wrote the half-hour show, he directed almost every episode and he stars as the eponymous

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Jewish Celebrities

Willie Garson reveals who was hardest to get on with on Sex and the City set

Published by BANG Showbiz English Willie Garson found it “very hard” to chat with Mikhail Baryshnikov on the ‘Sex and the City’ set. The 57-year-old actor – who portrayed Stanford Blatch – insisted the whole cast was “very friendly” during filming but cultural differences meant he struggled to make conversation with the Russian dancer, who

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Jewish Celebrities

Olympic Gold Medal Rekindles Debate on Israeli Civil Marriages

Artem Dolgopyat won a gold medal for Gymnastics, and became a national hero. Both the President and the Prime Minister telephoned their congratulations. Bibi also weighed in with a good word, but made an error of doing it on Shabbat. That got a bad reception from ultra-Orthodox Knesset Members. [Ira Sharkansky, Ph.D]

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Jewish History, Middle East, Sports & Competitions

Michael Herzog Nominated as Next Israeli Ambassador to U.S.

After a brief period of speculation this week, Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Friday officially announced the nomination of experienced former peace-process negotiator Michael Herzog to serve as the next Israeli ambassador to the United States. Herzog, 69, is the older brother of new Israeli President Isaac Herzog and the son of former Israeli President Chaim Herzog. [JNS.org]

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Middle East, USA

Book Review: FIRST FRIENDS – ‘The Powerful, Unsung (and Unelected) People Who Shaped Our Presidents’

Published by The Moderate Voice The literature is rich with quotations about friends and friendship. One of my surprises when reading Gary Ginsberg’s best-selling First Friends, a fascinating book about “the powerful, unsung (and unelected) people who shaped our presidents,” was the dearth of quotations about friends or friendship.* But, on second thought and paraphrasing

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USA

Good News from Israel (August 8, 2021)

In the August 8, 2021 edition of Israel’s good news, the highlights include: 
–Israeli researchers discover early warning markers for secondary cancer.
–Israeli doctors save the sight of a toddler from Gaza.
–An Israeli startup is 3D-mapping 18 million Australian buildings.
–Israel’s economic rating is still A+ despite the pandemic.
–Two Israeli gymnasts have won Olympic gold medals.
–Israeli archeologists found evidence of an earthquake that was recorded in the Bible. [Michael Ordman]

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International, Jewish History, Middle East, Science, Medicine, & Education, Sports & Competitions, USA

Mac Engel: Former Rangers All-Star Ian Kinsler re-writes walk off with Israel in Olympics

Published by Fort Worth Star-Telegram FORT WORTH, Texas — Ian Kinsler figured his playing career was pretty much over. And while he was not happy that an injury forced him out of the game, he was at peace with the decision when he retired. The former second baseman for the Texas Rangers aimed to retire

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International, Middle East, Sports & Competitions, USA

Allen Glick Dies; Trapped by Mobsters Till He Testified Against Them

Allen Glick lived a “full and wonderful life enjoying many global adventures,” said a death notice Thursday in The San Diego Union-Tribune, noting the longtime La Jollan’s Bronze Star from Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and role in special operations. Not mentioned in the 670-word paid obituary: Glick being a formative figure in the Mafia takeover of Las Vegas. [Ken Stone, Times of San Diego]

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San Diego County, USA