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Yael Stone of ‘Orange is The New Black’ Shares Her Traumatic Birth Story

Arielle Kaplan

When Orange is the New Black actress Yael Stone says something, she clearly means it. So when she promised to be transparent on social media, the Jewish actress openly shared her traumatic 21-hour… childbirth story on Instagram. "I want to be honest, to be raw, to be real," the Australian wrote. "So I’m sharing the most vulnerable moment I’ve ever experienced." View this post on Instagram When I ventured back onto social media after a long time away I promised myself not to get caught up… >> Read More

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Barbra Streisand Honors Aretha Franklin’s Commitment to Civil Rights

Emily Burack

Today, the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, passed away from pancreatic cancer at age 76. There have been an outpouring of tributes from everyone — and deservedly so — but one that caught our eye… was Barbra Streisand's. Streisand tweeted, "It’s difficult to conceive of a world without her. Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer, but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world." Streisand pointed out that Aretha Franklin wasn't "just" an incredible singer — she was a dedicated activist. This photo was… >> Read More

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Seth Rogen’s Mom Is Twitter’s Ultimate Jewish Mother

Arielle Kaplan

If you think celebrities are immune to embarrassing mothers, then think again. On Sunday, Seth Rogen's mom, Sandy, took to Twitter to request that her son's announcements for Vancouver's public… transportation be played louder. "This is Seth's mom," Sandy Rogen wrote. "I am getting reports that people cant quite hear his announcements. Make them a bit louder please!" @TransLink this is seths mom. I am getting reports that people cant quite hear his announcements. Make them a bit louder please! — Sandy Rogen (@RogenSandy) August… >> Read More

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Jewish Mom Jenna Jameson Opens Up About Struggle to Lose Baby Weight

Arielle Kaplan

Ex-adult film star Jenna Jameson has never been shy about, um, exposing herself on the Internet — whether it's her nude body, her struggle with sobriety, her thoughts on breastfeeding (very pro!)… and her love of kosher food. On Monday, Jameson — who is married to an Israeli businessman — shared a before and after photo on Instagram that addressed her struggle to lose weight after giving birth in April 2017 to her daughter, Batel Lu. (And, yes! That's a Hebrew name, meaning "daughter of God.") “Let’s talk… >> Read More

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The RBG Documentary is Coming to TV

Emily Burack

The new documentary on Ruth Bader Ginsburg, RBG, premiered in May to rave reviews. The film traced her status as a Jewish feminist icon, and gave viewers a rare glimpse into her life — her… marriage, her workout, and more. And if you missed it in theaters, have no fear: The film is coming to TV. CNN will air RBG on Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 3rd), as well as on the evening that Rosh Hashanah begins, on Sunday, Sept. 9th. (What a way to celebrate the New Year!) The movie has already… >> Read More

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