Dan Friedman
When David Blaine Stuck Steel Nails up His Nose for Jon Stewart
In 1993 David Blaine went onto Jon Stewart’s show and stuck steel nails up his nose. Why? Because Blaine.
Lebanese Build Security Wall Around Palestinian Refugee Camp
Lebanese authorities have begun to build a security wall around Ain al-Hilweh, the largest Palestinian refugee camp in the country.
Why I Detest Thanksgiving — and You Should Too
This is not a holiday that I, as a Jew, identifying ethnically and religiously, want to celebrate.
Three Excellent Cheap Whiskies for Thanksgiving, Shabbat or Anytime
To make this Thanksgiving a little easier on the wallet and palate, here are three $100 whiskies you should be able to get for $30.
Tipsy Elves Beating Whoopi Goldberg — At Hanukkah Sweaters
The Tipsy Elves website says they have dedicated themselves to the entirely honorable cause of “making the most outrageous clothes known to mankind in order to make your life more fun.” And it’s working. After a grim few days, this Hanukkah sweater was the best thing to come from a red state for a while.
Why We Need To Celebrate Those Who Are Shaping the American Jewish Conversation Now More Than Ever
While we remain vigilant in defence of our values this is no time to forget the vibrancy and diversity of the American Jewish conversation and the varied impacts that our community continues to have on national life.
Leonard Cohen Drank Johnnie Walker, Even at His Zen Retreat
In a charming and frank 2014 interview at his Zen retreat near Los Angeles, Leonard Cohen offers his Swedish interviewer a nip of whisky.
You Wanted It Darker? Leonard Cohen Just Passed Away.
Leonard Cohen passed away on November 7 at the age of 82.
VIDEO: Ivanka Trump Visits the Grave of the Chabad Rebbe
Ivanka Trump with her husband Jared Kushner visited the grave of the Chabad Rebbe, reportedly to pray for help for her father in Tuesday’s general election.
De Niro Goes Jake LaMotta on Schwarzenegger at Jewish Charity Event
Robert de Niro refused to be photographed with Arnold Schwarzenegger over what he saw as political differences at a Jewish charity event on Thursday.
