Thea Glassman was an associate editor for the Forward. Follow her on twitter @theakglassman.
Thea Glassman
By Thea Glassman
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The Schmooze 5 Jewish Stars To Watch Out for in 2017
2017 is looking like an explosive year for talented up-and-coming actors. We pulled together five Jews who are about to hit it big, so you can say you knew them when. Odeya Rush This 19-year-old Israeli actress has already made a name for herself starring alongside a star-studded cast in the 2014 film “The Giver”…
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The Schmooze Meet the Jewish family behind the New Year’s Eve ball drop
Jacob Starr designed the very first New Year’s Eve ball in 1907
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The Schmooze Sarah Michelle Gellar Confused George Michael With Boy George — Who Didn’t Die
Sarah Michelle Gellar accidentally tweeted out condolences for the wrong famous singer this past weekend. After George Michael died on Christmas Day from reported heart failure, Gellar sent out a tweet confusing the Wham! singer with Boy George. “Do you really want to hurt me? I guess you do 2016,” the actress tweeted (and later…
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49 Reasons Why 2016 Wasn't as Bad as You Think Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them
In a year littered with disappointing cinematic reboots (“Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life,” I’m looking at you), “Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them” turned out to be an imaginative, entertaining and surprisingly timely prequel. The film, written by J.K. Rowling, takes place within the world of “Harry Potter” — only many years…
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The Schmooze The Epic Bong Menorah Is Back — Just in Time for Hanukkah
Want to make your Hanukkah extra special this year? The limited edition bong menorah has made its way back onto the internet for purchase — just in time for the holidays. Featuring eight glass bowls and an elevated mouthpiece, the Grav Labs product is a more compact version of its predecessor (which completely sold out)….
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The Schmooze 5 Must-See TV Shows in 2017
Time to borrow your roommate/best friend/significant other/random work colleague’s Netflix password. It’s a new year, and there’s endless new television to binge watch. We’ve picked out just a few shows that you need to check out, each with big name Jewish talent attached. Riverdale John L. Goldwater, the late Jewish creator of “Archie and Pals,”…
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The Schmooze No, Music Manager Irving Azoff Will Not Help Trump’s Struggling Inaugural Ball
Donald Trump’s team has been struggling to snag big name talent for the upcoming inaugural ball, and it looks like they can’t count on A-list Jewish music manager Irving Azoff for help. Despite a report alleging that Azoff, who represents The Eagles, John Mayer and Jon Bon Jovi, would come on board to enlist performers,…
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The Schmooze This Little Girl Dressed as Ruth Bader Ginsburg on ‘Superhero Day’
Meet Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s biggest, pint-sized fan. 8-year-old Michele was busy reading “I Dissent,” a picture book about RBG’s life, when Superhero Day rolled around at school this week. She decided to dress up as the Supreme Court Justice and her mother, Krista Wujek Threefoot, was on hand to proudly capture the moment. “Yes, world….
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