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October 10, 2015

Maia Efrem

Maia Efrem

Maia Efrem is the research editor and assistant to the editor and has been at the Forward since 2010. Maia is responsible for the Forward’s annual Salary Survey and has been the deputy editor for several special sections. Previously she served as the editor of Blognik Beat, a blog written by students who emigrated from or have ties to the Former Soviet Union. She is a graduate of Hunter College and Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism. Contact Maia Efrem at efrem@forward.com, or follow her on Twitter at @maiaefrem

Unearthing Hitler's Secret Stash of Booze

Maia EfremOctober 8, 2015

Willkommen, can we pour you a drink? We have a lovely Hitler cognac that will blitz your socks off!

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'Hamburger Hummus' Mocks Clueless Americans in Israel

Maia EfremOctober 7, 2015

Shalom “Hamburger Hummus”! Welcome to our list of must-see fall programing! The new WebTV show follows six clueless American bloggers as they bumble their way around Israel.

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Orthodox Woman Suing Gym for Not Letting Her Work Out in Skirt

Maia EfremOctober 2, 2015

An Orthodox Brooklyn woman is suing the Lucille Roberts fitness chain for denying her entry to a kickboxing class because she was wearing a skirt.

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Remembering Ralph Lauren's 18 Most Iconic Looks

Maia EfremSeptember 30, 2015

Ralph Lauren, the ‘man who dresses America,’ just announced that he is stepping down as CEO and handing over the reigns of his company to Stefan Larsson. We take a look back at his iconic style.

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Fashion Mogul Ralph Lauren Steps Down, Names Successor

Maia EfremSeptember 29, 2015

After 48 years, Ralph Lauren, the man behind the quintessential look of American fashion, is stepping down.

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Yes, the 'Mensch on A Bench' TV Special Is Coming

Maia EfremSeptember 25, 2015

Halloween is more than a month away but our minds are already on the upcoming festival of lights, Hanukkah. Remember Mensch on a Bench? He’s now a movie star.

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Avoid New York 'Popelock' Traffic With a $95 Flight on Jewish-Owned Chopper

Maia EfremSeptember 24, 2015

Hello New Yorkers, scared for your Pope commute into the city tomorrow? We have a solution courtesy of Jewish-owned helicopter flight service, Blade.

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Donald Trump Is Gonna Be a Zayde — Again!

Maia EfremSeptember 24, 2015

Call him Zayde Trump! Ivanka Trump and husband Jared Kushner have announced that they are pregnant with their third child, making The Donald a grandfather once more.

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Spanish Activists Demonstrate Naked in Front of Palestinian Barrier

Maia EfremSeptember 17, 2015

In an example of social activism gone wrong, pro-Palestinian activists in clown makeup disrobed in front of the West Bank separation barrier. Unfortunately, they angered those they were trying to help.

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Instagram's Most Popular Jewish Designers and Models

Maia EfremSeptember 11, 2015

Selling your clothes is one thing, but selling a lifestyle is a whole other ballgame. In a recent roundup of most popular designers and models on Instagram, Jews came out on top.

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