Culture

YouTube hires Israeli-American entertainment executive Lyor Cohen to lead music division

Cohen, the son of Israeli parents, will be in charge of relations with artists and record companies, as well developing the media company's new music application, YouTube Music.

Here’s the insanely long list of US dignitaries attending Shimon Peres’ funeral

One president, one former president, one former chairman of the Conference of Presidents, and 19 members of Congress.

90-year-old Holocaust survivor fights off purse snatcher

Gina Zuckerman, a self-described "fighter," said she would have given her assailant some money if she needed it badly.

What does a libertarian like Gary Johnson’s running mate see in Shimon Peres?

Judaism was trending this year — among non-Jews

A Jewish merman for all seasons

‘The Sound of Music’ in Hebrew Is Lovely — And Hilarious

How To Talk Like a Holocaust Scholar

Mario Batali, Amanda Freitag serve new twists on falafel at popular New York eatery

Amy Schumer’s defense against racism accusations: ‘You got the wrong Jew’

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