The White House has postponed an award for an Egyptian woman accused of anti-Semitic tweeting. [Times of Israel] Italian kingmaker's anti-Jewish views are currently under scrutiny. [ABC] A rabbi's warning to locust eaters--they might not be kosher. [Haaretz] Israel's "bromance" bloc hits a skid over gay marriage. [Forward] For the first time, Warsaw says it is ready to seriously discuss the issue of Holocaust restitution. [Times of Israel] More than 190 "lone soldiers" graduate the IDF's training course. …More

The Reform Movement issues a statement on today's Connecticut school shooting. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families." [Religious Action Center] Newly released CIA documents reveal Jonathan Pollard may have been seeking intelligence on Arab states, not US. [Algemeiner] Anti-Israel sentiment on campus gets trendy. [Shalom Life] Mandy Patinkin loses his mind when his interviewer's wife goes into labor. [Jewcy] Both Jews and Muslims struggle with identity onstage. [Tablet] Did …More

“Homeland” star Mandy Patinkin got into a heated “argument” with TV funnyman/political commentator Stephen Colbert this week. After a cute start with questions about his beard, things took a turn for the more serious when the two men got into a conversation about America and terrorism. The actor par excellence started getting heated as he broke into a tirade about the importance of presenting both sides of the story. “In a drama… in the hands of good writers, you have the …More

Two men have admitted to terrorism after their plan to bomb synagogues and churches in Manhattan was discovered. [JPost] Swastikas were spray-painted on a kosher pizzeria in a northern suburb of Paris. [Israel National News] A new study shows that Muslims are the least likely to report premarital and extra-marital sexual relations. [Forward] Daniel Sieradski points out the hypocrisy of Jewish organizations staying silent in the face of Israeli settlement building, despite the likelihood it will kill a two-state …More

Lebanese government officials are considering taking legal action against hit TV show "Homeland" over its depiction of Beirut. A recent episode had Claire Danes dodging bullets and terrorists in the country’s capital and Lebanon’s tourism minister, Fady Abboud, will have nothing of it. He revealed to Lebanese Executive magazine that he is now in talks with lawyers over the scenes. "This kind of film damages the image of Lebanon—it is not fair to us and it's not true, it is not portraying …More

Jimmy Kimmel and Kerry Washington announced the nominees for the 64th annual Emmy awards ceremony early this morning in Hollywood, sending Jewish Hollywood into a whirlwind frenzy. We’re sure the execs at HBO’s comedy department are throwing a party to celebrate their nominations coming from Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Lena Dunham and Larry David. Dunham and Louis-Dreyfus will be going head-to-head in two categories: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and Outstanding Comedy Series. Dunham’s …More

“Once” may have been the big winner at last night’s 66th Annual Tony Awards, taking home an impressive eight trophies, but there was still plenty for the Jewish community to celebrate. Members of the tribe were honored across the board, augmented by a slew of performances and appearances by some of the theater world’s most esteemed Jewish artists. “Death of a Salesman,” written by Jewish playwright Arthur Miller, had a good night for itself. The play took home best revival …More

Stars Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin are currently in Israel, shooting scenes for the Showtime series, “Homeland.” The filming caused quite the commotion Tuesday, but not because of the celebrity gravitas brought by Danes and Patinkin. Gilad Shalit made a surprise appearance, creating a storm of media attention. The similarities between Shalit’s story and the “Homeland” plot are easy to see. The show is based off an Israeli series called “Hatufim,” which literally means …More

Mandy Patinkin promoted a boycott against a settlement theater, during a recent Israel visit to shoot scenes for his television series, “Homeland.” Patinkin, who is an advocate with American for Peace Now, spoke at a Peace Now event last week. During his speech, he told attendees about a recent visit to Hebron and his dissatisfaction with the way settlements are used in the political scheme. The actor also visited the Ariel Cultural Center, which has been the center of controversy as several …More

Mandy Patinkin has yet to meet a medium he cannot conquer. He first hit national prominence as Che Guevara opposite Patti LuPones Eva Pern in the Broadway production of Evita, for which he won a Tony Award. His film credits include The Princess Bride, in which he uttered the iconic lines: My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to Die. Among his many recordings is Mamaloshen, an all-Yiddish album that includes his own translations of Take Me Out to the Ball Game and God Bless America. Patinkins …More