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Carrie Fisher
Ruby Wax Meets Again. Credit: Phil Summers
July 22, 2021, 6:45 pm
Ruby Wax set to look back at her most infamous 90s interviews
The comedian's most "extraordinary" meetings with Pamela Anderson, Imelda Marcos, OJ Simpson, - and Donald Trump - will feature in BBC Two show, Ruby Wax Meets Again...
By Francine Wolfisz
Although Han Solo’s religion is unconfirmed, with a mother called Dora Nidelman there’s no denying Harrison’s roots.
May 4, 2020, 2:57 pm
13 reasons why Star [of David!] Wars is a festival of lightsabers!
Brigit Grant looks at why the intergalactic saga is the greatest story in the Jewniverse... On Star Wars Day, May the 4th [be with you!]
By Brigit Grant
Leonard Cohen
January 29, 2018, 2:54 pm
Grammy Awards: Leonard Cohen and Carrie Fisher win posthumous honours
Deceased Canadian artist wins first Grammy a little more than a year after his death, while the Star Wars actress wins gong for her role in 'The Princess Diarist'
By JTA
Carrie Fisher
October 17, 2017, 5:02 pm
Carrie Fisher sent cow’s tongue to producer who assaulted her friend
Deceased Star Wars actress praised for being "protective" of other colleagues, amid claims of sexual harassment in Hollywood
By Jewish News Reporter
L-R: Top: Vera Rubin, Simone Veil, Jerry Lewis. Middle: Zsa Zsa Gabor, Ruth Gruber, Henry Heimlich. Bottom: Otto Warmbier, Leonard Cohen, and Don Rickles
September 13, 2017, 6:03 pm
10 inspiring Jews who died in 5777
As 5777 draws to a close, here are some members of the tribe — representing areas as diverse as pop culture to politics — we’ve mourned since last Rosh Hashanah.
By Gabe Friedman (JTA)
Carrie Fisher
December 28, 2016, 1:28 pm
Steven Spielberg ‘stood in awe’ of Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher
Award-winning director leads the tributes for Princess Leia actress, 60, who died on Tuesday
By Francine Wolfisz
Carrie Fisher
December 27, 2016, 6:52 pm
Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher dies aged 60
The star known for playing Princess Leia in the 1977 sci-fi blockbuster was taken ill on a flight from London and passed away on Tuesday
By Jewish News Reporter and JTA
Although Han Solo’s religion is unconfirmed, with a mother called Dora Nidelman there’s no denying Harrison’s roots.
December 17, 2015, 10:39 am
Revealed: Why Star [of David!] Wars is a festival of lightsabers!
By Brigit Grant
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