‘Mad Men’s’ Jewish factor

Published on April 10, 2013

Advertising, it’s fair to say, is in Ben Feldman’s blood.

What Judd Apatow thinks of the Jewish Journal

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on January 9, 2013

One Israeli Creation for the Weekend

By Noga Gur-Arieh
Published on December 7, 2012

Anti-Semitic Elmo arrested again in Central Park

Published on September 20, 2012

A New York man who was arrested in June for dressing in an Elmo costume and shouting anti-Semitic rants in Central Park returned and again was arrested.

‘That’s My Boy’ reviews:  They could have been worse

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on June 17, 2012

Holiday Card Etiquette

By Julia Bendis
Published on December 23, 2011

Neil Diamond covers Adam Sandler’s ‘The Hanukkah Song’

By JewishJournal
Published on December 20, 2011

The Hanukkah Song: A 2011 update

By JewishJournal.com
Published on December 16, 2011

Bill Funt parodies Adam Sandler's holiday gem, 'The Hanukkah Song.'

Orthodox Jews’ problem with Adam Sandler

By Lauren Bottner
Published on December 9, 2011

Adam Sandler proposes wife swap with Tom Cruise

By Lauren Bottner
Published on November 10, 2011

Adam Sandler will voice the lead role in “Hotel Transylvania”

By JewishJournal.com
Published on July 5, 2011

Adam Sandler will voice the lead role of Dracula in Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D family comedy Hotel Transylvania.

TRIBE Gathering: Brooke Burke, Paul Reiser and Adam Sandler, All-School Shabbaton, Temple Etz Chaim

By Adam Wills
Published on April 25, 2011

Brooke Burke and Malibu Jewish Center & Synagogue Cantor Marcelo Gindlin share the stage during “Hand in Hand,” the synagogue’s April 3 concert fundraiser for children with special needs held at a Malibu home. Photo by Dana Fineman

‘Opera Man’ Adam Sandler hits high note with Hollywood star

Published on February 2, 2011

Adam Sandler was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Sandler brought his two daughters, ages 2 and 4, to Tuesday's ceremony in front of the W Hollywood Hotel. His is the 2,431st star awarded on the walk.

Top Ten Celebrity Moments:  Chabad Telethon

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on August 26, 2010

Sandler, Stewart, “Mad Men” creator make Forward 50

By Danielle Berrin
Published on November 18, 2008

HaDag Nachash: Atypical Israel band hip-hops to Hollywood

By Dikla Kadosh
Published on November 12, 2008

Its six members, known for their mix of funk, hip-hop, rock and reggae, rose to the top of the Israeli charts with smart, biting lyrics that reflect Israeli life and appeal to Israel's growing hip-hop scene. The songs often express a leftist point of view and are critical of everything Israeli.

Brooks Arthur brings stars’ hearts and humor to ‘Jewish Songbook’ CD

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on June 18, 2008

Music producer Brooks Arthur turns nostalgic with a new CD of classic Jewish music

You want a peace of the Zohan?

By Tom Tugend
Published on June 3, 2008

The creative team behind "Don't Mess With the Zohan" insists that there is a somewhat serious message of coexistence to be gleaned from the Adam Sandler send-up about an Israeli commando-turned-New York hairstylist

Stars expected to shine at Israel Film Festival

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on May 29, 2008

Where is the Muslim Adam Sandler?

By The Web Guy
Published on October 10, 2007

Chanukah Rights

By Amy Klein
Published on December 18, 2003

Growing up, I was one of the few children that did not receive Chanukah presents. My family gave gelt, the money that children traditionally receive on the holiday while gambling over the game of dreidel, the spinning top.

‘Crazy’ for Chanukah

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on November 28, 2002

In Adam Sandler's animated film, "Eight Crazy Nights," a self-professed 33-year-old crazy Jewish guy comes off like a tweaked Jewish Scrooge.

JAKKS Jumps for Children

By Rachel Brand
Published on November 7, 2002

When the Jewish actor-comedian wanted to do something to help brighten the lives of Israeli children wounded in suicide bombings, he contacted his friend Stephen Berman, president and COO of JAKKS Pacific toy company.

The collaborative effort resulted in a donation and shipment of more than 500 toys to hospitals in Tel Aviv, each with a personal note from Sandler included. However, while the celebrity's name was probably the most recognizable to the children, it was the lesser-acclaimed Berman whose massive donation made the whole thing possible.

Chabad rocks!

By Michael Aushenker
Published on September 5, 2002

Chabad of California's 22nd annual "L'Chaim to Life Telethon," hosted by Dennis Prager, was humming along nicely with a long roster of talent that included classic actors James Caan and Elliott Gould, comic actor Dom DeLuise and Israeli singer David "Dudu" Fisher. Then 10:30 p.m. rolls around and the KCET soundstage -- where the telethon is broadcast -- went amok. Enter the Sand Man.

From Operaman to Leading Man

By Naomi Pfefferman
Published on February 12, 1998

In 'The Wedding Singer,' Adam Sandlerproves he can carry a tune and a movie.