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Category Archives: Heeb
The Relaunch Of Heeb Magazine
The relaunch of Heeb Magazine offers a clear study in factional capture and the shift from high-decoupling cultural exploration to low-decoupling political mobilization. In Alliance Theory, a legacy brand like Heeb represents a form of symbolic capital. Arye Dworken describes … Continue reading
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CHRISTMAS WEEKEND with HEEBONISM, ALF ALPHA & HOLLY MIRANDA
Joshua Neuman emails: We’re planning some great performances and parties for Christmas weekend at Ace PSP. It’s all set to be a great weekend holiday trip. All you need to bring is your beautiful self. There’s a big range of … Continue reading
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Tagged dave sitek, maximum thrills, mtv canada, rebecca addelman, tegan and sara, viva radio
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Stripping For HaShem
Danielle Berrin writes: Emma Forrest It’s safe to say that something unprecedented and never before attempted in the history of Judaism took place at “Heeb Storytelling” on Sept. 23: During her 7-minute Jewish stand-up routine, writer Emma Forrest performed a … Continue reading
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Tagged Craig Taubman, emma forrest, history of judaism, latest flame, natalie portman, tongue in cheek
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David Deutsch’s Struggle With The Neo-Nazis
The Heeb magazine blogger (my Dave Deutsch profile) responds to my inquiry: Do you want the actual scoop, or a highly glamorized (not unlike yourself, you handsome devil) version? On the one hand, it is something of a tempest in … Continue reading
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1 Week Until Heebonism, Strip Dreidel
Heeb Magazine presents: This year, our annual post-Chinese food calorie-burner happens in New York, Los Angeles, Denver, Chicago and Portland. Heebonism Los Angeles will take place at the Clothing of the American Mind Headquarters in Echo Park (1284 W. Sunset … Continue reading
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