Irene Katz Connelly is a staff writer at the Forward. You can contact her at connelly@forward.com. Follow her on Twitter at @katz_conn.
Irene Katz Connelly
By Irene Katz Connelly
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Fast Forward Chabad Warns Emissaries of Revenge Attacks After U.S. Kills Iranian Leader
In the wake of a U.S. drone strike that killed top Iranian military leader Qasem Soleimani, the Chabad Lubavitch Security Commission warned Chabad emissaries around the world about possible revenge attacks. “There is a strong likelihood that Iran will retaliate whether directly or indirectly,” the commission said in an email on January 2, adding that…
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Life Meet The Feminist Artist Bringing Talmud to Instagram
One afternoon on the London Underground, Jacqueline Nicholls found her eye drawn to a mother and teenage daughter sitting across from her. Leaning against each other, they traveled in silence, the teenager occasionally stirring to take a sip from the water bottle her mother held. “I looked at them and it was beautiful,” Nicholls said….
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The Schmooze Zac Efron Hospitalized For Typhoid While Filming Reality Show ‘Killing Zac Efron’
Reality TV just got really…real. While filming an shoot for ominously-titled reality TV show ‘Killing Zac Efron’ in Papua New Guinea, real-life star Zac Efron was hospitalized with a life-threatening case of typhoid. After becoming ill, Efron, 32, was evacuated from Papua New Guinea to Brisbane, Australia, where he was treated for several days before…
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Life Eight Hanukkah Sweaters To Keep You Cozy All Winter
I’ve long thought that, if indeed there is a War on Christmas, Christmas sweaters are proof enough that Jews are losing. For every boring dreidel t-shirt proffered by Target as a limp gesture of inclusivity, there’s a thrift store stocked with red and green sweaters sporting the most innovative combinations of sequins, appliques, and rhinestones…
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Life Need a Last Minute Gift? A Very Forward Guide to Hanukkah Gifts
No idea what to get your brother-in-law for Hanukkah? Looking for a last-minute gift for that dinner party you forgot about? We’ve got you covered. Here’s a round-up of stylishly Jewish gifts for everyone on your list. For the new parents: a wooden menorah, so little ones can practice before playing with fire. My First…
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Life Eight Jewish Food Bloggers Share Their Takes on Hanukkah Staples
Hanukkah — the one time when we can eat everything deep fried and smothered in oil with absolutely zero guilt, because we’re literally commanded to do it. But my favorite thing about Hanukkah’s indulgent standbys — from latkes to sufaniyot to gelt — is that they’re so simple and timeless, they just beg for creative…
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Life Christmas in the City: What To Do In New York On Christmas Day
For Jews, Christmas is a great excuse to do nothing — but with most of the city otherwise occupied, it’s also a great day to explore New York. If you wake up feeling festive, here are the eight best options for Christmas Day in the city. Take an outing to one of the city’s classic…
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The Schmooze Hallmark’s Hanukkah Movies Do More Damage Than Good, By Portraying Jews As Outsiders.
The Jewish television viewing public asked for meaningful Hanukkah content. They asked for made-for-TV holiday schmaltz that would allow them to pretend they have a perfect seasonal wardrobe and live in tastefully decorated suburban houses without also pretending that they celebrate Christmas. Instead, they got two movies about an alternative universe where silly Jews know…
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