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The gorgeous desperation of Tony Curtis — an actor who never played it straight

By Jackson Arn

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The secret Jewish history of Rolling Stone’s 500 greatest songs of all time

By Seth Rogovoy

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Though it looked to the past, ‘Hester Street’ was way ahead of its time

By Annie Berke

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At this Tel Aviv cafe, baristas will serve you espresso — and let you know about Jesus

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