Lorne Michaels: Creator and Producer of ‘Saturday Night Live’ and Much More!
To say that Lorne Michaels has had an enormous impact on American popular culture would be an enormous…
Nancy Lieberman: Women’s Basketball Star, Pelicans Commentator
Nancy Lieberman, 61, is a member of the Basketball Hall of Fame and the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame. In 1980, she was named to that year’s Olympic basketball team — although the team did not compete in the Moscow Olympics due to the U.S. boycott. Professionally, “Lady Magic” — which was her nickname —…
Marty Baron: Journalist and Executive Editor of The Washington Post
Martin “Marty” Baron, 64, has been executive editor of The Washington Post for nearly seven years; previously, he was the editor at The Boston Globe for more than a decade. He journalism career also includes stints with The New York Times and The Los Angeles Times. Under his leadership, The Washington Post has garnered numerous…
Mars: Turning to Israeli Technology to Help Overcome Global Food Challenges
Mars — the giant American confectionery and food company, not the planet — is counting on Israeli technical and agricultural prowess to help develop sustainable global food production. The company is investing $1 billion in its sustainability project. During a recent trip to Israel, George Graham, vice president of the Mars Advanced Research Institute, said…
Itzhak Perlman: Considered to Be ‘World’s Greatest Living Violinist’
Itzhak Perlman, 74, is a world-renowned violin virtuoso, orchestra conductor, and music teacher. In addition to playing for audiences all over the U.S. and around the globe, he performed at the inauguration of President Barack Obama and at a state dinner for Queen Elizabeth II. Over the years, Perlman has garnered numerous awards, including the…
Jewish Scientists and Mathematician to Receive 2020 Breakthrough Prize
The annual Breakthrough Prize — established eight years ago by, among others, Jewish…
Rabbi Michael Rothbaum: The Importance of Bringing Jewish Values to Politics
In this period of political maelstrom, it might be a good idea to take a deep breath and consider how Jewish principles can and…
Ady Barkan: Progressive Activist with ALS Who Founded the Be a Hero PAC
Ady Barkan, 35, has been called “the most powerful activist in America.” In 2016, he was diagnosed with the debilitating and ultimately fatal disease ALS. Since then he’s dedicated himself to fighting for progressive healthcare and other causes. Barkan founded the Be a Hero PAC and helped organize the Center for Popular Democracy. Sadly, his…
Alex Katz: Influential Painter Who Ushered-In the Pop Art Movement
Alex Katz, 91, has been a prominent and prolific American figurative artist for decades. His simple, colorful, enormous portraits have been credited with ushering in the Pop Art movement. He’s also been noted for his landscapes, sculptures, and prints. Over the years, Katz’s artwork has been featured in some 200 solo exhibitions and 500 group…
Mayim Bialik: Actress, Producer, Neuroscientist, Religiously Observant Jew
Mayim Bialik has been a featured actress in two long-running sitcoms: Blossom and The Big Bang Theory. She also played the young C.C. in the 1988 movie Beaches. Recently, it was revealed that she and her Big Bang co-star Jim Parsons are executive-producing Carla, a new sitcom in which Bialik will star. Equally impressive, the…
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