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‘Borat’ Composer’s Hanukkah CD
Nathan Burstein | Thu. Nov 20, 2008
Borat’s brother has recorded a Hanukkah album. Erran Baron Cohen, brother of British comedian and “Borat” creator Sacha Baron Cohen, released his first holiday-themed collection, “Songs in the Key of Hanukkah,” on November 18, offering up original compositions as well as new, genre-fusing updates of classics, such as “Hanukkah oh Hanukkah” and “Ma’oz Tzur.
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Calendar Girl’s Jewish Year
Lana Gersten | Thu. Nov 20, 2008
Jamie Sneider may have taken the traditional notion of “comfort” out of the term “comfort food.” In her 2009 calendar, “The Year of the Jewish Woman,” the actress and comedy writer poses in skimpy outfits, often bearing iconic Jewish foods — kugel, brisket, matzo balls — that don’t necessarily look appetizing.
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Europe Gives a Nod to Israeli Films
Nathan Burstein | Thu. Nov 13, 2008
Two Israeli movies have been nominated for major honors at next month’s European Film Awards.
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