Recent Articles

The Darwin Debate

So then there was the time the monkey escaped from the zoo. English naturalist Charles Darwin struggles to find a balance between his revolutionary theories on evolution and the relationship with religious wife, whose faith contradicts his work The zookeeper looked high and low, and after a long search, he finally found the monkey sitting in the public... Read more

Does Seinfeld Still Matter?

Curb Your Enthusiasm returns to HBO on September 20, and this seventh season of the critically acclaimed, award-winning comedy series may turn out to be its best yet. That’s because this season will really be a combination of two hit shows in one. Does Seinfeld Still Matter? In the alternate showbiz universe of Curb Your Enthusiasm, the cast of Curb... Read more

Family Goy

As a rabbi with a lifelong passion for comedy, I often find myself torn between my love of a good (or even a bad!) joke, and my reverent religious beliefs. The TV program that challenges my sensibilities the most is probably Family Guy. Family Goy A recent episode of that notorious and unfailingly offensive show called “Family Goy” skewered a host... Read more

In new Tarantino film, Jews exact revenge on Nazis

Add acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino to the long list of filmmakers who can’t resist making their own World War II fantasy-action flick. In new Tarantino film, Jews exact revenge on Nazis Tarantino’s latest release is “Inglourious Basterds” – and yes, the misspelling is intentional. Inspired by a schlocky 1970s Italian... Read more

Other recent articles