Jennifer Weiner, author of In Her Shoes, recently returned to the best-seller list with Certain Girls, her long-awaited sequel to Good in Bed. Jennifer talks about her alter ego Cannie, the “un-chosen chosen people” and why she’s more Jewish than she thought she’d be.
The rise of interfaith marriage is a sensitive issue among American Jews, and now two powerful forces in the religion are teaming up to do something about it: rabbis and JDate.
The outwardly cantankerous, inwardly good natured Don Rickles has been a comic legend for generations. JDate sat down with Mr. Rickles to discuss his new film Mr. Warmth: The Don Rickles Project, Las Vegas in its heyday and of course…dating.
- The Benefits of Being Dumped: An Interview with Author Ben Karlin Ben Karlin, comedy writer and co-creator of The Colbert Report sits down with JMag to discuss his new book, Things I’ve Learned From Women Who’ve Dumped Me.
- Get to Your JDate's Heart Through Their Stomach Dave Lieberman has published two books and was previously the host of Good Deal on the Food Network. Here, he talks to JMag about his belief in chocolate and fondness for his grandmother’s tongue, and leaves us with a few romance-inducing recipes.
- One Woman's Perspective JMag interviews Kimberlee Auerbach, author of The Devil, the Lovers and Me: My Life in Tarot.
- The Jewish Goodbye is the Problem JDate interviews Bob Saget about comedy, dating and his new HBO special, That Ain’t Right, premiering August 25th.
- For Your Consideration: Two Comic Geniuses We caught up with Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy while promoting “For Your Consideration,” a sometimes biting satire of Hollywood in general and awards season in particular, explores the impact of “Oscar buzz” on a movie’s cast and crew
- Shear Brilliance Harry Shearer shares his culinary knowledge, dating advice, and the joys of working on “For Your Consideration,” the latest comedy from Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy.
- Scenes from a Marriage Filmmaker Doug Block discusses his powerful new documentary, “51 Birch Street,” which explores the impact of a loveless marriage on his family.
- Shayna Sweetie by Jessica Zimmer Being single can be a pain. Sometimes, all you can do is laugh! And that’s what Jessica Zimmer’s new cartoon, “Shayna Sweetie,” is all about. If you recognize anything from your own life, don’t say we didn’t warn you…
- We're All Living a "Jewtopian" Existence A leap of faith that found a huge following, “Jewtopia” is not only the hit play by Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, it’s now a coffee-table book of Jewish humor. How did all this happen, and how did “Jewtopia” become code for “JDate”? JMag goes to the creators for answers.
- What I Like About Jew Why are two nice Jewish boys being so naughty? Because we love it! What I Like About Jew is a musical comedy group 3000 years in the making. Learn their origins and their creative process (it involves soup) in a JMag exclusive.
- In the Yid-Hop Game, All You Need is Chutzpah Ever think “mishpucha” would make a great rap song? Well, we didn’t either, but we’re sure glad Chutzpah did! Join the Jewish super group for an introduction to “yid-hop” and claim your legacy in a unique musical tradition…
- Everything Bad and Beautiful about Bernhard: Sandra Speaks She’s been a diva since it wasn’t a dirty word, and she knows a few of those. She’s Sandra Bernhard, legend of comedy and keen observer of the human condition. As always, there’s something on her mind… Find out what in a JMag exclusive!
- Meet Gary Gulman Spark Networks’ president Greg Liberman chats with comedian Gary Gulman, one of the stars of “Dane Cook’s Tourgasm” on HBO. Gary discusses his start in stand-up, who belongs on the Mount Rushmore of Jews and, of course, the “SUperFInger.”
- Up Close and "Personals," an Interview with Lisa Loeb Recently, JMag caught up with Lisa Loeb, Grammy nominated recording artist, star of her own reality show and Jewish single. She opens up about her recently aired E! series, Judaism, her music, and – of course – dating.
- Keeping Up with Jeremy Piven Actor Jeremy Piven has kicked it into high gear lately. Between his new film “Keeping Up with the Steins” and consecutive Golden Globe nominations for playing agent Ari Gold on “Entourage,” this Jewish single is definitely not flying under the radar.
- Mitch in Wonderland: Adventures in Online Dating by Matt Gidney What happens when a coffee date goes better than expected?