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Josh Kaplan

Josh Kaplan

Josh Kaplan is the JC's head of digital.

You can reach him at JKaplan@thejc.com

Latest from Josh Kaplan

Noa Kirel to become second Israeli ever to headline Madison Square Garden

The 22-year-old will perform at the iconic New York venue next year

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Noa Kirel performs during Youth Pride at Rumsey Playfield, Central Park on June 25, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Roy Rochlin/Getty Images)

Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly getting prison perks after declaring herself Jewish

Ghislaine Maxwell allegedly getting prison perks after declaring herself Jewish

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NEW YORK, NY - JULY 15: Actor Mark Margolis eats Ample Hills Creamery ice cream during the Glass Eye Pix "Beneath" Premiere Event - After Party at Oliver's City Tavern on July 15, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by D Dipasupil/Getty Images for Glass Eye Pix)

Mark Margolis, Jewish actor behind one of Breaking Bad's most iconic characters, dies at 83

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NEW YORK, NY - MAY 30: Rudy Giuliani, former advisor to former President Donald Trump, attends the annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2022 in the Staten Island borough of New York City. Dozens of cars, veterans, local politicians and nearly 50 motorcycles joined the annual parade. This year's event comes after the parade last year was scaled back due to the coronavirus pandemic. Across the country, communities have been welcoming back events honoring those who lost their lives serving in the military, after having been scaled back or canceled over the last few years. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

Rudy Giuliani might just be the next great Jewish comedian

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Israeli sandwich shop creates viral song about omelettes

Lehem Havita, an Netanya restaurant, has sparked a sandwich war with its catchy hit

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August 1, 2023 15:29

Israeli sandwich shop creates viral song about omelettes

American actor Paul Reubens dies at 70 after private cancer battle

Born Paul Reubenfeld in New York, his father flew for the Israeli air force in 1948

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August 1, 2023 09:17

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 14: Actor Paul Reubens 'Pee-wee Herman' speaks onstage at the 10th Annual TV Land Awards at the Lexington Avenue Armory on April 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

Spurs boss charged in insider trading investigation

Joe Lewis has been accused of corporate corruption by a lawyer in New York

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July 26, 2023 08:57

2RE7TGE File photo dated 29-09-2011 of Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis (left) in the stands with chairman Daniel Levy (right). Tottenham owner Joe Lewis has been indicted in New York for ?orchestrating a brazen insider trading scheme?, a US attorney said. Issue date: Thursday July 26, 2023.

Trump says he's sending back Chanukah lamps to Israel

The Israeli Antiquities Authority has been trying reclaim the 'national treasures' since Covid

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July 21, 2023 08:30

WASHINGTON, DC - DECEMBER 6: (AFP-OUT) President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Vice President Mike Pence and his wife Karen Pence attend a Hanukkah reception in the East Room of the White House on December 6, 2018 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Oliver Contreras-Pool/Getty Images)

Forget Timotheé Chalamet, we've already had a Jewish Wonka

Andy Samberg wore the iconic purple coat in 2011 SNL clip

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July 19, 2023 11:57

Forget Timotheé Chalamet, we've already had a Jewish Wonka

Rachel Weisz spotted at Wimbledon with husband Daniel Craig

The Jewish star joined a host of famous faces at the prestigious club

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July 17, 2023 12:36

LONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 16: Actors, Daniel Craig (R) and Rachel Weisz (L) are seen in the Royal Box during the Men's Singles Final between Novak Djokovic of Serbia and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2023 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 16, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Helen Mirren: Golda Meir was one of my greatest roles

The British actress also recounted her time as a 'shiksa from London' volunteering on a kibbutz

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July 13, 2023 20:03

English actor Helen Mirren and overs attend a press conference on the movie "Golda" as part of the Jerusalem film festival, in Jerusalem, July 13, 2023. Photo by Yonatan Sindel/Flash90 *** Local Caption *** ??? ???? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ?????? ???????? ?????

Why can't I escape my Jewish mother(s)?

Despite running from my Jewish life, I can't escape the siren call of Jewish mums

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July 13, 2023 15:13

Why can't I escape my Jewish mother(s)?

L’Chaim! Kosher food and drink festival is a corker

Kedem’s 18th annual Kosher Food and Wine Experience attracted throngs of guests to the Sheraton ballroom in Park Lane this week

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July 13, 2023 14:46

L’Chaim! Kosher food and drink festival is a corker

Billy Joel BST Hyde Park review: Nothing new, nothing but bangers

The piano man brought his Long Island grit and Broadway panache to Hyde Park, with a surprise appearance by Joe Jonas

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July 9, 2023 09:00

2RB66G9 London, UK. Friday, 7 July, 2023. Bill Joel at American Express Presents BST in Hyde Park, London. Photo: Richard Gray/Alamy Live News

The hidden Jewish roots of the summer's biggest flicks

Both Barbie and Oppenheimer have their roots in the Jewish American dream

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July 6, 2023 15:29

The hidden Jewish roots of the summer's biggest flicks

The Arab Israeli influencer who asks: Why can’t we all get along?

YouTube sensation Nuseir Yassin, who has 65 million followers, explains why he is optimistic about the future of his homeland

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July 6, 2023 10:14

The Arab Israeli influencer who asks: Why can’t we all get along?

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