The late American singer-songwriter, guitarist and keyboardist Eric Carmen was the son of Russian-Jewish parents; and singer, comedian, and actor Steve Lawrence was born Sidney Liebowitz. He was best known as a member of the popular vocal duo Steve and Eydie with his wife Eydie Gorme.

Also, On This Day and On This Day in Judaism; Parsha of the Week (Pekudei); Jack Benny Humour; Yiddish of the Week; The World According to Morris (TWATM); Shout-outs; and The Ides of March.

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