Jews in the News

Jews in the News: Andy Samberg, Jesse Eisenberg and David Schwimmer

At the Movies: Laugh and Be Thrilled

“Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping” is a comedic send-up of documentaries on pop musicians, like Justin Bieber. It was written by ANDY SAMBERG, 37, along with his frequent collaborators: AKIVA SCHAFFER, 38, and Jorma Taccone (the latter two also co-…

Morley Safer, Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph

The Beat Goes On

Every tribute from his colleagues for the late MORLEY SAFER emphasized his talent (writing and on-air interviewer), his kindness, and his humility. Of course, they also mentioned his remarkable longevity stats, like if you watched his 900 stories for “60 Minutes” for ei…

Jews in the News: Morley Safer, Seth Rogen and Maya Rudolph

The Beat Goes On

Every tribute from his colleagues for the late MORLEY SAFER emphasized his talent (writing and on-air interviewer), his kindness, and his humility. Of course, they also mentioned his remarkable longevity stats, like if you watched his 900 stories for “60 Minutes” for ei…

Jews in the News: Steven Spielberg and Bernie Sanders

 

The Beat Goes On for Bernie

It’s pretty amazing that a 74-year-old Brooklyn/Vermont Jewish socialist has won a slew of primaries. Perhaps more amazing is that Senator SANDERS is the subject of poems penned by two of the leading lights of the “Beat” movement.  Last year, the Brit …

Jews in the News: Daveed Diggs, Ron Chernow and Rob Reiner

Hamilton Mania

Normally, I write about Tony award nominations the week before the ceremony (this year the ceremony is on June 12). However, I thought I’d highlight one nominee early. He’s an actor previously not mentioned in this column. “Hamilton” actor DAVEED DIGGS, 34, is nominat…