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 We Found the Ultimate Chrismukkah Gift This Year
If you’re planning on celebrating Christmas and Hanukkah this year, there’s really only one thing you need to buy. Yup, for all you fans of “The OC,” pull a Seth Cohen and don this Santa themed yarmulke. It’ll make for an excellent start to Chrismukkah. Do you have any other hilarious Chrismukkah gift ideas? Send…
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The Schmooze 5 Amazing Chrismukkah Gifts to Give This Season
Christmas and Hanukkah are fast approaching—and for those of you who celebrate both holidays, boy do we have some presents for you. Here’s a few of the best Chrismukkah gifts that the internet has to offer. Etsy, $50.00 Etsy, $9.50. Zazzle, $22.30 Etsy, $16.00 Etsy, $20.00
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The Schmooze Ivanka Trump Tries to Distance Herself From Her Lifestyle Brand
Ivanka Trump is taking a break from her brand. At least, when it comes to social media. The business mogul’s editorial team posted a note on IvankaTrump.com last week, explaining the changes readers could expect now that Trump has taken an active role in her father’s transitional team. “Our company’s mission is not political—it never…
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The Schmooze Gabrielle Union Talked to Lena Dunham About ‘White Girl Privilege’
Gabrielle Union is checking white celebrities on their privilege. In an interview with Harper’s Bazaar, the “Birth of a Nation” actress touched on a productive conversation she had with Lena Dunham about “white girl privilege.” Union added that she would also like to dialogue with Amy Schumer and Kate Upton on similar issues. The actress…
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The Schmooze 5 Weirdest, Most Expensive Gifts Jewish Celebrities Have Given
Hanukkah is coming up, and as you’re busy debating what to spring for your sibling on Amazon, celebrities have far bigger fish to fry. From Drake to Chelsea Handler, there have been some pretty unusual star-studded gift exchanges — ranging from incredibly expensive to downright weird. Here are just a few of our favorites. File…
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The Schmooze WATCH: This Thanksgiving, Wolf Blitzer Moderates Your Awkward Family Dinner
Brace yourselves, America. With political tension in the air, annoying relatives visiting and weird family dynamics all around—there’s potential for a whole lot of awkwardness during Thanksgiving this year. Thankfully, Wolf Blitzer is here to help. The CNN reporter was on hand for sketch featured on “The Ellen Show” Monday morning, involving a heated Thanksgiving…
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The Schmooze Here’s What Happened When Billy Crystal Golfed with Donald Trump and Bill Clinton
Donald Trump, Billy Crystal, Bill Clinton, Rudy Giuliani and Michael Bloomberg all walk onto a golf course… Nope, that’s not the start of a joke. There was actually a time when those five men hung out—and Jimmy Kimmel has photographic evidence. “I want to ask you about a photo,” Kimmel said to Crystal during a…
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The Schmooze Jason Alexander Hates That Steve Bannon Made a Fortune Off ‘Seinfeld’
Once upon a time, Steve Bannon, former executive of the far-right news site Breitbart News and appointed chief strategist to Donald Trump, bought a piece of the hit television show “Seinfeld.” In what would later turn out to be an incredibly lucrative move, Bannon was hired by Westinghouse Electric to help determine what they should…
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