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Blogs Features
Black Jazz Musician Encounters Mixed Reactions to Subway Renditions of Hatikvah, Hava Hagila
At first you may be skeptical of Isaiah Richardson Jr. He doesn’t look like somebody who would be playing Hava Nagila for passengers waiting for their train in the subway. Firstly, he seems too young, and secondly, he’s a black kid from the Bronx, dressed sharply, derby hat and all. But when upon meeting Isaiah, the 32-year-old ticked off “Hevenu Shalom Aleichem,” “Bashana Haba’ah,” and “Zum Gali Gali” as some of his favorite songs to play passing crowds, I knew [...]
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Blogs Music
Mother’s Day Performer Blends Israeli Independence and the Jewish Side of Verdi
This Mother’s Day, the music of opera singer Sharon Azrieli Perez will integrate the varied threads that have made up the fabric of her life. Perez, in a Mother’s Day concert May 12 at the 92nd Street Y in New York City, will weave a musical experience that brings together intimations of Israeli independence, Giuseppe Verdi’s use of Jewish melodies, medieval Ladino music, and modern Jewish show music. These musical elements are particularly personal for Perez, whose Juilliard education has [...]
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Blogs Jewish 100 Social
Harvey Weinstein to Elie Wiesel: Without You There Would be no ‘Schindler’s List’ (VIDEO)
Famed film producer Harvey Weinstein presented Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel with the Algemeiner newspaper’s ‘Warrior for Truth’ award at its recent star studded 40th anniversary ‘JEWISH 100’ Gala. “My mother, the Miriam of Miramax […] was so thrilled when she heard that I was presenting to Professor Wiesel,” Weinstein said as he called on the professor to accept the award. “I am happy to be here on the Algemeiner’s 40th anniversary and to celebrate their top 100,” Weinstein added. Commenting [...]
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Israel Sports
Israeli Soccer Star Victim of Anti-Semitic Abuse on Twitter
Israeli soccer star Yossi Benayoun, who currently plays for FC Chelsea in the English Premier League, was recently the victim of anti-Semitic abuse on Twitter. After thanking his Twitter followers for sending him birthday wishes, Benayoun, who many consider to be the greatest Israeli soccer player ever, was sent the following message: “f***in Jew a**hole.” Benayoun posted a response, saying, “Some nice people in the world.” His team has called on the police to investigate the matter, according to the Britain’s [...]
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Arts and Culture Blogs
Gary Baseman and The Jewish Home “The Door Is Always Open”
This weekend, a retrospective of the works of Gary Baseman titled The Door Is Always Open, opened, at the Skirball Cultural Center. ‘Door’ recreates the artists’ childhood home filled with famous Baseman characters and Jewish subjects peppered about. Baseman has had a long and successful career with iconic characters and big clients to fill his CV, but recent works are the first time he is dealing directly with his Jewish identity and the value that it holds for him now. [...]
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Blogs Jewish 100 Social
Algemeiner ‘JEWISH 100′ Gala: Album 2 – Program, Speakers and Awards (PHOTOS)
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Israel Sports
Israel’s National Hockey Team Wins World Championship in Turkey Tournament
Israel’s national ice hockey team struck gold at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Division II Group B, which was a surprise considering that they entered the tournament in Izmit, Turkey as an unknown entity and the second-lowest ranked team. The squad will move up to the top tier Group A following wins over China (6-3), Turkey (5-3), New Zealand (3-2) and Bulgaria (13-2). “Overall we played really well and disciplined, and the first four games were extremely pleasant [...]
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Blogs Jewish 100 Social
Algemeiner ‘JEWISH 100′ Gala: Album 1 – Red Carpet (PHOTOS)
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11:04 am
I heard reports from two very trustworthy ministries that said that the majority of Egyptians WANTED Mubarak; the protests were led by non-Egyptians(who were PAID, it seemed, inasmuch as they ‘all had the same blankets and same model cell phones’)!!! The media didn’t cover the MAJORITY who were holding signs, saying “Mubarak, we want you to stay!” An Egyptian’s eye-witness account was that the majority of the protesters were NOT Egyptian, but that they were violent, so the people were afraid to oppose them.
12:39 am
Where can I see more of your cartoons?
10:34 am
You can see more cartoons and illustrations at http://www.chavastudios.com/w/?cat=20. Enjoy!
7:50 pm
Amazing, thanks!!
8:14 pm
hah! i love this!
7:19 pm
Really great cartoon! great talent! The Algemeiner should more like this.
11:28 am
This is great! For all those who do not understand this cartoon, Obama is at the school…Subtle and awesome!
-Meir
8:10 pm
Is this by the Chava Light of New Haven CT ?
7:55 pm
Obama and his administration seemed awfully quick to abandon a 30 year ally for a small percentage of the population who opposed him. If that’s his basis for calling for a transition, perhaps he needs to step down as an even larger percentage of the American population oppose him then that seen in Egypt opposing Mubarak.
7:51 pm
great work chava!!
4:52 pm
Love this!