Masha Leon
By Masha Leon
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The Schmooze Jane Fonda Presents Salma Hayek’s Husband With ADL Award
Francois-Henri Pinault, Chairman and CEO of Kering and husband of film star Salma Hayek, was honored by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) at its November 18 Gala. Addressing a stellar American and French audience at the Waldorf-Astoria’s Empire Room Ashley Judd paid tribute to the tragedy in Paris — asked for a moment of silence for France,…
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The Schmooze FIAF Gala Honores Picasso Muse Francoise Gilot
“We’re in black tie and festive dress and not surrendering… We and France must go on!” said Robert Wilmers Chairman of the Board of FIAF [French Institute Alliance Francaise] to the glamorous crowd at its November 19 Trophee Des Arts Gala at the Plaza. Following a somber emotional singing of “La Marseillaise” by the guests…
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The Schmooze New Yorker Cartoonist Roz Chast Gets All the Laughs at YIVO 90th Gala
“I didn’t know who YIVO was,” said The New Yorker staff cartoonist Roz Chast honoree at YIVO Institute for Jewish Research 90th Anniversary Gala at the Center for Jewish History. “So I googled it…What came up was that YIVO is a character on a planet in a cartoon series Futurama! Also honored that evening was…
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The Schmooze Israel Museum 50th Gala Celebrates Cultural Democracy Oasis in Jerusalem
As the 550 American Friends of the Israel Museum mingled at Cipriani 42nd Street for the museum’s Golden Anniversary Gala, they were entertained by the gold gowned New York Gospel Choir directed byMarkanthony Henry whose high decibel praises to the Lord could no doubt be heard in Israel. “It’s amazing to be here with you…
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The Schmooze Father-Son ‘Titans of Industry’ Lawrence and William Ackman Reminisce
William “Bill” Ackman hedge fund mogul and activist and his father Lawrence D. Ackman real estate giant and founder of Ackman-Ziff Real Estate Group, delighted a business savvy audience at the Center for Jewish History’s “Titans of Industry” father-son “Conversation”… plus fun home movies. As son Bill made sure Dad Larry was comfortable on stage…
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The Schmooze Princess Katherine of Serbia on Front Lines of Humanitarian Needs
“When I was young, I asked my mother what do you want me to be when I grow up?’” said HRH Crown Princess Katherine of Serbia at Lifeline New York’s Annual Benefit Luncheon at Le Cirque. “She said: ’I want you to be a good example.’” Among the 200 guests Ivana Trump, Countess LuAnn de…
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The Schmooze ‘The Rothschilds and Sons’ On Stage — And Those I’ve Met
As comic Buddy Hackett — who frequented NBC’s Tonight Show hosted by Jonny Carson — often cited his grandmother’s Yiddish expression for “disappointed” as entoysht — is regrettably how I felt when I saw the latest incarnation of the Sheldon Harnick (lyrics), Jerry Bock (music) and Sherman Yellen(book) musical “The Rothschilds & Sons.” Presented by the York…
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The Schmooze My Last Memories of Yitzhak Rabin, 11 Days Before Assassination
The first time I met Israel’s Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin and his wife Leah, was at a November 12, 1993 reception held at the Jewish Museum, hosted by Israel’s Consul General at New York, Colette Avital which was attended by the then Who’s Who of the Jewish community. Among the guests Yitzhak Perlman and his…
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