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Amir Nathan, left, and Jordan Anderson have adapted their menu for the era of COVID-19. (Briana Balduci via JTA)
At Sami and Susu, Amir Nathan and Jordan Anderson, sling Jewish-influenced Mediterranean food in a model designed to keep patrons well-fed even as the coronavirus pandemic seems likely to make traditional restaurant dining impossible for some time.
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The Oxford English Dictionary added several Yiddish terms in 2020. (In Pictures Ltd./Corbis via Getty Images, via JTA)
Venerable institution’s list now includes chutzpadik, shiksa goddess and kibitz, among other phrases.
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Sammy Miller (center) and his New York-based jazz band, The Congregation, recently released the album “Leaving Egypt,” featuring the song, “Date a Jew.” Other band members include Molly Miller, Alphonso Horne, Ben Flocks, Sam Crittenden, David Linard and Corbin Jones. (Photo by Lauren Desberg via JTA)
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Sammy Miller has written a humorous song titled “Date a Jew,” about the pressures he and his Muslim girlfriend felt during the early days of their courtship.
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Peter Curtis: “There’s no mention of Jesus, virgins, wise men, any of that stuff. These are all secular songs about the season and the secular trappings of Christmas.” (Photo courtesy of Peter Curtis)
For his latest recording project, “Christmas With Your Jewish Boyfriend,” jazz guitarist Peter Curtis performs a dozen Christmas songs written by Jews.
Read MoreJoan Nathan is noted for researching and promoting international Jewish cuisines, and her “Jewish food must-haves” reflect that diversity.
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Adam Sandler portrays Howard Ratner, an unscrupulous jeweler in New York's "Diamond District," in the new film "Uncut Gems." (Photo courtesy of A24)
The quirky comedian shines in the newest film from the Safdie Brothers.
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Scarlett Johansson was nominated for a Golden Globe award for her role in Noah Buxbaum's "Marriage Story." (Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Tony Awards Productions)
Leading the pack of nominees are Scarlett Johansson, Randy Newman, Racchel Brosnahan, Ben Platt and Michael Douglas.
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Kanye West performs with his Sunday Service choir at the Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival in Indio, Calif., last April. (Rich Fury/Getty Images for Coachella)
Rap star raises eyebrows by interpreting a tragic part of Jewish history.
Read MoreNew Jersey native denies Russian charges of drug possession.
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