Larry David is a politically correct and peace-making Jewish comedian; ehh, well the Jewish part is definitely true. Even though he will probably never be politically correct--in fact, total boundary-crossing pot stirrer seems a more appropriate description--he does appear to be taking a stab at orchestrating peace. And he’s certainly aiming high, targeting his presumably once-in-a-lifetime attack of pacifism at the most disharmonious of all places: the Middle East. Whether the Israeli-Palestinian conflict …More

Australian flower species will take center stage at a unique healing garden at Hadassah Hospital sponsored by the Friends of the KKL-JNF Australia. Earlier in the month, Australian Ambassador to Israel Andrea Faulkner and Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat laid the cornerstone for the cooperative project, which hopes to bring a little bit of green to the lives of chronically ill children and their families. “The idea behind the garden combines many of the issues to which our family is committed: caring for …More

Israel is the world leader is drone sales, according to insiders. The Jewish state reportedly sells $400 million in drones annually, and has sold a total of $4.6 billion worth in the last eight years. The data was published in a report by leading business consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, which also found unmanned drones account for 10 percent of the Israeli military's export. In 2008, Israel’s drone exports totaled $150 million, a sum that increased to $650 million for the 2009 year. In 2010, Israel …More

“Jews don’t believe in hell, but I’m telling you there is a Jewish hell. This is it. I’m Dave and I’m a waiter at Katz’s Deli.” Though most pastrami-loving diners would call the New York deli’s mountainous sandwiches and mouth-watering meats more heavenly than hellish, one of the establishment’s waiters seems to disagree. In what can only be assumed is a direct effort to get fired, David Manheim has created a YouTube-posted “talk show” during which …More

Last week Aly Raisman had to say farewell, at least on TV, to one of her closest friends on the show, Sean Lowe. “I'm really sad Sean's gone. He'll still be in LA, so I'll see him. And it's funny because in the beginning, I never expected to get close with Sean, but he's such a nice guy and so down-to-earth. We always hung out on set. He's like an older brother,” she said about his departure. The semi-finals of “Dancing with the Stars” brought out more of Raisman’s competitive edge, …More

Israeli leaders celebrated Shavuot this week, the ritual holiday commemorating the gift of the Torah to the Jewish people on Mount Sinai. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu honored the holiday at a gathering with children from the Valley of Springs Regional Council. Bibi spoke with the children and accepted gifts of locally grown fruit, a traditional food for the holiday, as biblical commandment mandated that farmers bring their “first fruits” to the Holy Temple in Jerusalem. "I thank you for …More

“Mean Tweets” is back! In case you’ve missed it, every so often Jimmy Kimmel has his celebrity guests read rather heinous tweets about themselves on camera, to remind us that they’re real people with real feelings just like us. The fourth installment of “Mean Tweets” got pretty Jewy thanks to appearances by Zach Braff and Andy Samberg, with Samberg taking some heat for his big schnoz. Catch up on more installments of “Mean Tweets,” featuring Jews like David Cross, …More

Who’s excited for the upcoming season of “Arrested Development?” Obviously, that’s a rhetorical question, as the only legitimate answer is—everyone. To satiate the masses before the May 26 premiere of the cult classic on NetFlix, a trailer was finally released over the weekend. The clip gives passionate fans the first real glimpse of what’s to come for the Bluth family when the long awaited fourth season launches, and from the looks of it, everything seems to be business as …More

A congressional medal of honor in memory of Raoul Wallenberg was unveiled at the US Treasury Thursday. The Raoul Wallenberg Congressional Medal includes an image of the Swedish hero on one side, with a photo on the reverse side displaying Wallenberg’s hand issuing a passport. Wallenberg, a Swedish gentile, saved an estimated 100,000 Jews in Hungary during World War II. One of his most famous techniques was furiously passing out forged Swedish passports as Jewish prisoners boarded deportation trains. The …More

Yossi Banai was a beloved Israeli musician and actor, known for his trademark combination of musical performances and dramatic interpretations. Banai was born in Jerusalem November 5, 1932, in the Mahane Yehuda neighborhood. It is a vibrant market area, known for its colorful “shuks,” or markets. The Banai family was recognized among neighbors for its artistic talent, and young Yossi was no different. From a small age, Banai was performing along side his brothers, Gavri, Ya’akov and Haim, who …More

Michelle Citrin is known as the little girl with the big sound. It’s a description that fits. This petite musical sensation has made a name for herself with a prolific body of work, often playing on her Jewish roots. From holiday homages like “20 Things to Do With Matzah” to political parodies like “Call Your Zeyde,” Citrin’s a viral video hit and anything but a one note player. Jspace recently caught up with Citrin to discuss Schlep Labs, Obama, and how a hamster named Junior …More

Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly told John Kerry he will "hold" settlement construction. [Jewish Week] The secret Jewish history of "The Great Gatsby." [Forward] After an arson threat, Yale's Jewish center remains "open and welcoming." [Yale Alumni Magazine] The Spielberg Jewish FIlm Archive releases a film list in honor of Jerusalem Day. [Algemeiner] Two Anne Frank charities are dueling over archives. [Tablet] A look at the forgotten Jews of the Red Army. [Times of Israel] James Franco and Andy Samberg …More