Katherine Clarke
By Katherine Clarke
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The Schmooze Matisyahu vs. Drake: Battle of the Rhyming Jews
Hasidic reggae musician Matisyahu has challenged rapper Drake’s status as “the best Jew to ever do it,” in a recent video posted on gossip site TMZ. Responding to the question of who of the two rappers is more kosher, Matisyahu responds: “Drake is a pretty good man. He’s got his thing, but it’s different than…
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The Schmooze Jewish Identity Scandal in British Soccer League
Soccer manager Rob Lerner of London’s Holy Mount Zion Team allowed non-Jewish players to play under false names while competing in the Maccabi Southern Football League, reports the Jewish Chronicle. FIFA-qualified referee, Nigel Burns, became suspicious mid-match when he heard the players, officially Danny Potter and Simon Laub, refer to each other by their real…
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The Schmooze Experts Say Coca-Cola Should Not Respond to Pro-Zionist Rumors
Bizarre rumors surrounding Coca-Cola’s religious and political affiliations have circulated for years. Some of the most popular suggest that the company is Jewish-run and bankrolls Israel. Others propose that, read backwards in Arabic, its logo says “No Muhammad, No Mecca.” Although these accusations remain entirely unsubstantiated and unlikely, the company chooses to step up and…
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The Schmooze Did the Nazis Discover 3D Technology?
So much for James Cameron pioneering the 3D phenomenon. It turns out Hitler was about 70 years ahead of the curve. While conducting research for an upcoming film project in Berlin’s Federal Archives, Australian director Phillipe Mora discovered two 1936 black and white propaganda films shot in 3D. Born out of pre-war Nazi Germany, they…
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The Schmooze Adam Sandler Finally Recieves Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Well it’s about time. Movie-star Adam Sandler was awarded the 2,431st star on the Hollywood walk of fame yesterday. Actors Henry Winkler and Kevin James roasted the funnyman, who was accompanied by his wife Jackie, and daughters Sadie and Sunny. Sandler is best known for films such as “Happy Gilmore,” “Big Daddy” and “Mr. Deeds.”…
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The Schmooze Jon Voight is a Chabadnik at Heart
Jon Voight is a Chabadnik at heart, or so he declared at a cornerstone-laying ceremony in an east Jerusalem neighborhood. A long-time Israel supporter, the American Academy Award winner and star of films such as “Midnight Cowboy” is visiting the country with likely Republican presidential candidate Mike Huckabee. “I’m proud to stand here today with…
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The Schmooze Ashton Kutcher Schools Natalie Portman on Judaism
Who knew he was so dedicated? Ashton Kutcher reads the Torah every Saturday. That’s what Natalie Portman said of her co-star in the upcoming romantic comedy “No Strings Attached” during a recent interview. Portman, who was born in Jerusalem, noted that Kutcher taught her more about Judaism that anyone else in her life. “Ashton’s a…
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The Schmooze Gai Assulin Signed to Manchester City
19-year-old Gai Assulin has the moves. Having been chased by several clubs since leaving Barcelona Football Club in July, he’s opted for Manchester City. The club offered the midfielder a two-and-a-half year deal. Former Barcelona player Yaya Toure is credited with persuading Assulin to move to Eastlands. At 16, Assulin was the youngest player by…
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