Lior Zaltzman
The Jewish Daily Forward
New York, NY, United States
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Daily distraction: See some animals, tell your Passover story, and jam out while you clean
Pay a virtual visit to the Cincinnati Zoo, explain why this Passover is different from all others, rock out while you clean up. → Read More
She was the first Jewish actor to win an Oscar
Norma Shearer won an Oscar for her performance as an adulterous woman in "The Divorcee." She was the first Jewish woman to win an award. → Read More
Israeli Netflix Hit ‘Shtisel’ Has Been Renewed For A Third Season
Co-creator of the show Yehonatan Indursky confirmed that writers are already hard at work crafting the upcoming third season. → Read More
The Jewish Delis We Said Goodbye To In 2018
Sadly, New Yorkers said goodbye to Ben’s Best Deli after 73 years. → Read More
Burt Reynolds Remembered By Jewish Celebs
Burt Reynolds, one of the most successful actors of the 70s, known for his roles in films such as “The Longest Yard” and “Smokey and the B → Read More
World's Biggest Cartooning Festival Drops SodaStream as Sponsor
FIBD Angouleme, one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious comics festivals in the world, dropped Sodastream as their one of their 2016 sponsors. → Read More
Israelis and Arabs Are Already Lovers — Kissing Video or No
An Israeli book was banned for depicting a relationship between a Palestinian and a Jew. Can a video of of these two groups of people kissing turn the tide? → Read More
Jewish Cartoonist Boycotts Biggest Cartooning Award — And Wins
Jewish Cartoonist Boycotts Biggest Cartooning Award — And Wins The most prestigious cartooning Festival of the world, FIBD in Angoulême, France is the subject of controversy this year, and not for the first time. It all started when the long list for Angoulême grand prix — the festival’s lifetime achievement award and the biggest honor it bestows on one candidate every year — was released. All… → Read More
Israeli Teens Honor Charlie Hebdo With Cartoons
These political cartoons made by Israeli teens for a competition titled “Cartoon, Criticism, Care”, launched in the wake of the Charlie Hebdo attack, offer an interesting insight into what Israeli youths care about. → Read More
BREAKING: Bar Refaeli is an Actual Pregnant Human Being
A friend of Israeli supermodel Bar Refaeli posted a photo of the model looking like a regular, tired pregnant human being, and it made us fall in love with her even more. → Read More
VIDEO: Benjamin Netanyahu, Minister of Everything
In a hilarious new Israeli comedy skit, a delegate wants to invite Israeli ministers to a conference. The problem? Every single minister he asks for turns out to be the same person: Benjamin Netanyahu. → Read More
The 8 Best Jewish Graphic Novels of 2015, From Ayn Rand to Orthodox Babysitters
It’s never too late to jump on the comic books wagon, or as some call them: graphic novels. We definitely know they’re not just for kids anymore, after Art Spiegelman won the Pulitzer and all that. Reading comics makes you look cooler, smarter and younger: it’s a fact (ok, it’s not, but don’t blame me for trying!). → Read More
Feel the Bern With This Steamy 2016 Calendar
People are super excited about Bernie Sanders. How excited? They’re willing to take off their clothes for the Jewish democratic candidate! → Read More
Amy Schumer's Biggest Flop and 5 Other 2015 Jewish Moments Immortalized in Barbie Dolls
Remember that prank Amy Schumer pulled on Kanye West and Kim Kardashian? When she fell straight on her face on the red carpet in front of them at the Time 100 Gala? → Read More
Daniel Radcliffe Has More Than $100M to His Name
You’re a multi-millionaire, Harry! → Read More
What is this Mysterious Object Found at Jerusalem Gravesite?
What is this Mysterious Object Found at Jerusalem Gravesite? * December 24, 2015 * by Lior Zaltzman An ancient rolling pin? An unusable bowling pin? An impractical paperweight? Six months ago, a 19-pound object was brought to the attention of the Israeli Antiquities Authorities after it was found at a burial site in Jerusalem. So this week, the Authorities put out one heck of audience engagement… → Read More
I Am the Grinch and I'm Here to Steal Your Christmas
Around the Christmas Holiday, Israeli cartoonist Lior Zaltzman found herself turning into a Grinch. → Read More
Chelsea Clinton Is Pregnant With Baby Number 2
Chelsea Clinton took to Twitter this Monday to announce some pretty great news: baby number two is on the way! → Read More
What Miss Israel Was Up To During the Miss Universe Pageant
Miss Israel, Avigail Alfatov, didn’t make it to the top 15 in last night’s Miss Universe Pageant. → Read More
Enjoy 'Star Wars' Mania With This Catchy Darth Vader Niggun
Happy Star Wars Shabbat! → Read More