JPost column on hottest Jewish news: Sarah Silverman's dad defends her honor; Bette Midler on Glee?
weekly schmooze 311(photo credit: Courtesy)ByLAHAV HARKOVThe "Magenta Yenta" struck again this week. Mindy Meyer, New York State Senate candidate and Internet sensation, brought an elephant representing the Republican Party to a campaign event in a Long Island country club, where all the chairs and tables were painted in her trademark Pepto Bismol pink. Meyer wore a pink (of course) evening gown, peppered her speech with puns, and was filmed for a US reality show called Chef Roble & Co., whose star provided the food. PETA slammed Meyer after the event, saying that elephants "suffer immensely" at such appearances.Don't mess with comedienne Sarah Silverman, or you'll have to deal with her dad. After Silverman released an expletive-laden video on voter-ID laws, Rabbi Yaakov Rosenblatt wrote an open letter in The Jewish Press basically saying that Silverman is sad because she isn't married and having babies. Silverman's father, Donald Silverman, was not happy with the turn of events, and commented on the letter: "Hey Rabbi Idiot: Is your wife allowed to go to a minion [sic] or sit at the front if [sic] a bus or choose between abortion or birth. Take your false God and shove God up your judgmental a**." Ouch.Sarah Silverman (Reuters)Showtunes fans rejoice! Glee creator Ryan Murphy asked the Divine Miss M. herself, Bette Midler, to guest star on the show while onstage at an award ceremony, and Midler agreed. Her role on the show has yet to be revealed, but Midler has some ideas.
I just asked the incredible Bette Midler to be on Glee in front of 1,000 people. I hope she says yes!— Ryan Murphy (@MrRPMurphy) October 16, 2012
Ok, @rpmurphy, I have one vote for Rachel's grandmother...hmmmm.I'm thinking, I'm thinking!!— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) October 16, 2012