Obama didn’t order mayo on his corned beef sandwich

Oh, mayo. What is it about this spread that makes it so maligned amongst Jews? I'm pretty sure this ground has been covered by writers far better than myself (in fact, I recall doing the research on Jewish anti-mayoism after getting a query…

Don’t call Obama ‘Hitler’ around Michael Ian Black

Warning: there’s some sassy language below, but it’s for a good cause.

Yay Michael Ian Black! Thanks to the superfunny actor-comedian for calling out a bigoted heckler, mid-set, no less.

Gawker reported today that when Black mentioned…

Russian Jewess Regina Spektor at the White House

I can’t decide who the luckier one is in this particular situation. The sparkly and fanciful Ms. Regina Spektor will perform for Barack Obama himself tomorrow (May 27) at the first ever White House reception in honor of Jewish American Heritage…

Jerusalemites’ opine about Obama

While reading Jewschool today, I happened upon two very interesting/compelling videos in which journalists interivew citizens of Jerusalem about their thoughts on President Obama and the settlements. Most don't like the former, but like the latter. They're particularly interesting now, as Obama is getting ready to host Israeli and…

President Obama visits Buchenwald

President Obama visits Buchenwald with Chancellor Angela Merkel, left, and survivor and activist Elie Wiesel. (CNN)

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