A new book argues that in the course of trying to liberate themselves from the past, the baby boomers turned out to be wholly, fatally derivative
And with a woman president this time, maybe?
‘The West Wing’ writer and New York Jew was reportedly surprised to learn that Tinseltown is not solely a talent-based meritocracy
Pomp and circumstance and advice for post-graduation life, from Elie Weisel to Susan Sontag and Andy Samberg
Her pitch perfect Aaron Sorkin parody is the smart, gutsy humor we need
The West Wing actor is the perfect candidate for the job of White House liaison to the Jewish community
Plus Sorkin’s Jewish characters, a ‘Simpsons’ catchphrase is born, and more
The Julia Louis-Dreyfus series takes a religious approach to comedy, which makes it both funny and profound
Obama’s Jewish maybe-problem, and more
‘The Social Network’ and the outsider
Congressman, played by Hanks, was staunchly pro-Israel
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