As counterintuitive as it may be, when you see Scarlett Johansson’s Super Bowl ad on Sunday, promoting a product that lets you make carbonated drinks at home, try to see through bubbles and think about the future of the Middle East. There is nothing wrong with the product itself. Under normal circumstances, I would buy…
The Palestinian Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement’s national committee called on Oxfam to end its relationship with actress Scarlett Johansson over her role as spokesperson for SodaStream. A statement published Tuesday on the Alternative Information Center website, called on Oxfam to “immediately sever ties with Hollywood actor Scarlett Johansson over her vocal support for illegal…
Whether you love the game or just watch for the commercials, this Sunday is really all about the food. If you’re hoping to host a kosher fiesta party, down more wings than you ever thought imaginable, order a sub as tall as a football player or even have some veggie friendly fare, we have you…
On Sunday, February 2, all across the nation, worshippers will gather around their TV sets to take part in the annual ritual of that highest of American holidays: Super Bowl Sunday. While outside of Sid Luckman, Jews have yet to make much of an impact on the gridiron, the Super Bowl itself is a lot…
Scarlett Johansson has defended her decision to represent SodaStream, an Israeli company that operates in the occupied West Bank. The Hollywood starlet, who will appear in a Super Bowl ad for the controversial home beverage company, released a statement to the Huffington Post after coming under fire for speaking on behalf of the company. “While…
The Internet almost exploded last week when someone snapped a picture of Jerry Seinfeld and Jason Alexander walking into Tom’s Restaurant, the inspiration for “Seinfeld“‘s Monk’s diner. As expected, the rumor mill started running at warp speed: Was it a promo stunt for “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee”? Were just they craving a Big Salad?…
REASONS TO LOVE: 1 — It’s delicious. What Jew doesn’t like seltzer? 2 — It’s eco-friendly, saving massive amounts of otherwise virtually indestructible plastic waste. 3 — It could feasibly pay for itself. 4 — According to MSNBC, it’s the largest job provider for local Palestinian workers. 5 — It comes in invigorating Energy Drink,…
Scarlett Johansson poses for photographers on November 10, 2013, in Rome. / Getty Images Scarlett Johansson signed on this week as the new “global ambassador” for the West Bank-based Israeli company SodaStream and will be featured in the company’s 2014 Super Bowl advertisement. For SodaStream, this deal makes sense: Johansson is remarkably sexy, eco-friendly, loves…
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