Matthew Brooks: Jewish Voters and the Republicans

During a press conference at the Republican National Convention in Minneapolis, Matthew Brooks, executive director of the Republican Jewish Coalition, predicted that unprecedented numbers of Jews will be voting Republican this election...

SCT Alumni in Politics

SCT Alumni in Politics
Successful journalists and politicians share several key skills, from the ability to communicate complex issues to the personal presence needed to connect with a wide range of people. Little wonder, then, that the path to a political career often runs through the School of Communications and Theater. Six SCT alumni discuss their political careers, from press secretary to state Assemblyman.

Oscar Winner Ari Sandel is Short on Hope

In 21 minutes, Ari Sandel's Academy Award-winning short film "West Bank Story," sends a message of hope, love and hummus.

Actress Mare Winningham Sings a "Convert's Jig"

Currently guest-starring on the hit television show "Grey's Anatomy," actress Mare Winningham is the Academy Award-nominated, Emmy Award-winning, former “Brat Packer.” But five years ago, she took on another real-life role that changed her forever: She became a Jew.

Semper Chai: General Robert Magnus

When Gen. Robert Magnus assumed the duties of assistant commandant of the Marine Corps in September 2005, he became second-in-command of 180,000 U.S. Marines and the highest-ranking Jew in the Corps.

SGK & ACMC - Pentagon

Laughing a little during my interview with the ACMC Gen. Robert Magnus, at the Pentagon.

Indiana Jew: Josh Bernstein is "Digging for the Truth"

While Josh Bernstein's search on The History Channel for archeological adventure has brought comparisons to the movie hero “Indiana Jones,” his real-life story is more wandering Jew.