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In red carpet interview, Mayim Bialik says she'd love to permanently host Jeopardy

In red carpet interview, Mayim Bialik says she’d love to permanently host Jeopardy

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 15, 2022

In a live interview with ET, Jewish superstar Mayim Bialik made headlines when she said she'd 'love' to take on the role as the host of Jeopardy! host full-time. “I would love that,” the Call Me Kat star told ET’s Lauren Zima on the 27th Critics'...

‘The New Black’ does with comedy what ‘Shtisel’ and ‘Srugim’ did with drama

‘The New Black’ does with comedy what ‘Shtisel’ and ‘Srugim’ did with drama

Alan Zeitlin, JNSPublished March 15, 2022

(JNS) If there was an award for a most surprising opening scene, the Israeli hit comedy “The New Black”—in Hebrew, “Shababnikim”—would win it by a mile. The series, which finished its second season in Israel and whose first season is now available...

A guided tour of ‘Mrs. Maisel’ locations celebrates 1950s Manhattan

Published March 14, 2022

(New York Jewish Week) — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” aired its fourth season finale on Friday, but if you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to Midge and the rest of the very Jewish gang, the show’s real-life locations across Manhattan are just...

Warhol never did Manischewitz

Warhol never did Manischewitz

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 14, 2022

I am watching the new Netflix documentary "The Andy Warhol Diaries," and it's really good.  I'm relearning several things, such as his influence on trendy pop art.  How his Marilyn Monroe images are iconic. That he created many portraits,...

The sea lions are back, meaning its time to watch them “blast the shofar” again

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 14, 2022

One sure sign of spring in St. Louis is the official announcement from the greatest free Zoo in America, that the California sea lions have reported to “Spring Training” for their Sea Lion Show at the Judy and Jerry Kent Family Sea Lion Sound. The...

The remarkable Jewish history of Carson McCullers

Seth Rogovoy, The ForwardPublished March 14, 2022

About one-third of the way through Suzanne Vega’s terrific new one-woman film, “Lover, Beloved,” about the life of great 20th-century American writer Carson McCullers, the folk-pop singer-songwriter – playing McCullers in a tour de force of acting...

JCC pre-Purim party featuring free copies of “The Illustrated Cocktail” with ticket

Jordan Palmer, Chief Digital Content OfficerPublished March 14, 2022

When it comes to drinking on Purim, the Talmud clearly understood what the scroll of Esther was all about. In practically every chapter of the Megillah, someone is imbibing heavily at a drinking party. And the scroll concludes with Mordecai’s instruction...

What to watch, read, and know about this week in Jewish entertainment

What to watch, read, and know about this week in Jewish entertainment

Dan Buffa, Special to the Jewish LightPublished March 13, 2022

Since St. Louis weather can't make up its mind on whether it wants to be warm or cold, let's toss out a few different things to watch, read, and know about in the world of Jewish entertainment this week. The Incredible Elma! "Would a person reach...

Mandy Patinkin set to explore funny side with lead role in upcoming Hulu television series

Dan Buffa, Special For The Jewish LightPublished March 13, 2022

Versatility isn't built into every actor's arsenal, but sometimes it's a fun thing to explore if you're a writer. Take someone's familiar persona and flip it on its head. That's what Hulu is doing this spring with Mandy Patinkin. The Jewish actor...

A recent catchball practice at Chesterfield Athletic Club. Photo: Bill Motchan

Israeli sport catches on in St. Louis

ELLEN FUTTERMAN, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 13, 2022

The most popular recreational sport among adult women in Israel is relatively unknown outside of the Jewish state. And even though it has its own international association and is spreading to countries worldwide, including the United States, most people...

Jessica Litwack created mamaSpace in 2011.

Litwack’s online community goes ‘nextGen’ for moms of kids age 10+

ELLEN FUTTERMAN, Editor-in-ChiefPublished March 13, 2022

Social media is often criticized for its dangers, including harassment, cyberbullying and promoting false narratives. On the flip side, it can provide connections like no other medium, linking us to thousands of people from all over the world experiencing...

Staying sober on Purim: Jews with alcohol use disorder can be triggered during the drinking holiday

Staying sober on Purim: Jews with alcohol use disorder can be triggered during the drinking holiday

Published March 11, 2022

(JTA) — When Jerry was 21, he was invited to a “white kiddush,” a twist on the Shabbat eve service that substitutes vodka for the traditional wine or grape juice. It took place during Purim, the Jewish holiday when alcohol is not only permitted...

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