The three cancers Jews need to worry about most and how to … – Jewish Post
simmons | June 9, 2017
As if Jews dont have enough to worry about.
Are Gal Gadot And Other Ashkenazi Jews White? The Answer Is ComplicatedAnd Insidious. – Forward
richards | June 6, 2017
When comicbook.com published an article by Matthew Mueller entitled, Wonder Woman: There IS A Person Of Color In The Lead Role, arguing that Israeli actress Gal Gadot was the first woman of color to appear in the superhero genre, the question of whether or not Ashkenazi Jews are persons of color became a topic of discussion around Jewish tables and chat-rooms across the country. In response, the Forward published a blistering article by Wonder Woman expert (yes, there really is such a thing) Noah Berlatsky arguing Gal Gadots Wonder Woman Is White Lets Not Pretend Otherwise.
First Latina Komen Quad Cities honorary chair raises awareness about BRCA gene and gene mutation – Quad-Cities Online
richards | June 6, 2017
After battling breast cancer, Rita Vargas has a deeper appreciation for her ancestry. The 58-year-old Davenport woman whois the first Latina to be named Honorary Survivor Chair of Komen Quad Cities Race for the Cure was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010 after finding a small lump.
Full Service Creative Studio The-Artery Names Liron Ashkenazi-Eldar as Company’s New Lead Design Director – Multichannel News
richards | June 5, 2017
Ashkenazi-Eldar is the Winner of a 2017 ADC "Silver Cube" Award from The One Club 6/02/2017 12:15 PM New York & Los Angeles, June 2, 2017 Full service creative studio The-Artery has named Liron Ashkenazi-Eldar as the companys new Lead Design Director. Ashkenazi-Eldar is the winner of a 2017 ADC Silver Cube Award from The One Club, in the category 2017 Design: Typography, for her project entitled Asa Wife Zine," which was submitted via New Yorks prestigious School of Visual Arts. Please see: http://www.oneclub.org/awards/adcstudents/-award/26951/asa-wife-zine At the tender age of 27, Ashkenazi-Eldar was also recently profiled in a story entitled 15 Artists Under 30 by the prestigious PRINT Magazine: http://www.printmag.com/print-magazine/new-visual-artists-print-magazine/up-and-coming-artists-liron-ashkenazi/ In her new position, Ashkenazi-Eldar will spearhead the formation of the new department within The-Artery that will focus on design and branding
Richard Gere and Lior Ashkenazi, in Norman – Patheos (blog)
simmons | June 5, 2017
Richard Gere and Lior Ashkenazi, in Norman Sadly, Norman: The Moderate Rise and Tragic Fall of a New York Fixer is one of those films that is far more interesting in conception than execution. Since both its premise and characters possess great potential, this is doubly unfortunate
Creative studio The-Artery names lead design director – Rapid TV News
simmons | June 4, 2017
Full service creative studio The-Artery has named Liron Ashkenazi-Eldar as its lead design director. Ashkenazi-Eldar is the winner of a 2017 ADC Silver Cube Awardfrom The One Club, in the category 2017 Design: Typography, for her project entitled Asa Wife Zine, which was submitted via New Yorks School of Visual Arts
Spreading awareness about a killer gene in memory of young victim – New Jersey Jewish News
simmons | May 30, 2017
+ enlarge image Sheryl Lanman Nichols with her mother, Sandra Lanman, during Sheryls bridal shower. Nichols had a mammogram the next day and learned she had breast cancer caused by a gene common in Ashkenazi Jews. Photo courtesy Sandra Lanman + more images by Debra Rubin NJJN Bureau Chief May 30, 2017 Sheryl Lanman Nichols had everything to look forward to in life as a newlywed a great job, many friends, and a loving family.
What to do when death strikes – The Jerusalem Post
richards | May 28, 2017
The Jerusalem Post What to do when death strikes The Jerusalem Post Death is no stranger to Dr. Tamar Ashkenazi , both personally and professionally. Growing up on the small Kibbutz Beit Hashita in the Gilboa region, she learned as a fourth grader that her cousin was killed in a Jerusalem battle during the Six Day War.
‘Norman’ is a compelling New York story | Things to Do in Tucson … – Arizona Daily Star
richards | May 26, 2017
Norman Oppenheimer (Richard Gere) describes himself as a businessman and is always prepared to hand you his card. But he doesnt seem to transact business in an office, and if he has any employees they must all be on vacation
Shavuot and paper cutting, a forgotten folk art form – Canadian Jewish News (blog)
richards | May 24, 2017
When I first met the wonderful American Jewish poet Marge Piercy, she asked me about Shavuot and paper cutting. Someone had sent her a piece of paper cut art and the gift evoked old memories of her grandmothers holiday observances. We both had vague recollections of the association of the spring festival with the folk art form, but it was not an active part of either of our families Jewish traditions
