Esther Kustanowitz

I mean, just tonight? And not *every time* we watch #ThePitt? It's early for Passover, but "Mah nishtana ha layla ha zeh?" #Greenwaldwillgetit

From wounds to words, the proof is in the poetry Some thoughts after reading "Liner Notes" by Julia Knobloch

Has your friend ever asked you to read her poetry? It’s obviously simpler to read the work of strangers, spared from remembering real moments as you surf through structured stanzas. But reading friends' work helps you to learn more about them.
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You're going to hear a lot about Kristi Noem's testimony in front of Congress today. But here's what you need to hear: Congress is trying to vote on the bill that would give more funding to ICE *again.*

We can't let that happen. Add your voice at ncjw.org/StopICE

This is the way.

Hey @latimes.com - I support #noahwyle in all things, but I am pretty sure I found a typo in your #ActorAwards coverage.

She's a total natural, good in everything. Would watch.

I mean, obviously #TheStudio wins a #GoldenGlobe because the show had an entire episode at the #GoldenGlobes, and now everything rhymes, repeats and loops into itself. #thankyousalsaperstein

While I'm not really watching the #GoldenGlobes that closely, I am glad I was there to hear Judd Apatow walk on to that A-Patap-Atay song. Genius song selection. #APT

Devastated by the burning of a historic synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi, the same synagogue that the KKK targeted in 1967.

The idea that this may be another case of violent antisemitism - after numerous incidents last year - is unconscionable, and it must come to an end.

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Started #His&Hers for #TessaThompson, #JonBernthal chemistry, & drawly southern accents. I thought I had predicted the ending. But I was NOT ready. Hard to discuss without spoiling, so I'll save those thoughts.
[Unrelated gif of the future king of #Asgard, which isn't a place, it's a people.]

EstherK | Substack Writer/editor, consultant & new high school journalism and media teacher. IG: @estherkustanowitz @TBRthepod #TVGoneJewy #Jewishrepresentation

I've been loving teaching high school journalism. And I'm also very happy to be writing again at substack.com/@estherkusta.... Is it just "Blogging, 2026 edition"? Maybe. You're welcome to follow along, share suggestions, invite me to guest on your podcast, etc. Here's to a new year of creativity!

An Oral History Of SNL’s ’Christmastime For The Jews’ We spoke to Robert Smigel and a host of others involved in the making of this ’SNL’ holiday classic to get the story of how it came to be.

One of my favorite winter holiday songs and #SNL ideas gets the oral history treatment with input from #robertsmigel #ericdrysdale @julieklausner.bsky.social & other creative folks who birthed #ChristmastimefortheJews @uproxx.bsky.social uproxx.com/tv/christmas...

First-time high school journalism teacher, first #NAMLE #medialiteracyweek — I want to learn it all and share with my class and community. I started with this doc; appreciate the opportunity to advocate for more #responsiblemediaconsumption: namle.org/resources/ke... #analyzingmedia

Prophecy | Ariel Beery | Substack Prophecy: A Journal for Tomorrow will become the catalyst of a better tomorrow for the Jewish People and the State of Israel. Click to read Prophecy, by Ariel Beery, a Substack publication. Launched 1...

Check out @arielbeery.bsky.social's newest substack — #ProphecyAJournalforTomorrow — which seeks to catalyze the future of the Jewish people and the state of Israel. Should be a piece of cake. ;) Print out their #RoshHashanah table prompts, too! seekprophecy.substack.com?r=4529&utm_c...

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You know that feeling when you're working as a journalism teacher, & waiting on a new sitcom with #TheOffice vibes that's set in a languishing local newsroom, so you keep refreshing Peacock to see if it loaded yet? I know it's thirsty, but I'm gonna reload this browser one more time. #ThePaper

One more thought, from AFTER my #Superman screening: Excellent low-key trolling the comic book movie's release by announcing a #ScrubsReboot the same day. #ICantDoThisAllOnMyOwn #NoIKnow #ImNoSuperman.

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Notes from my #Superman screening:
1. #Superman is a journalism movie.
2. 75% Jon Heder + 25% Brad Pitt = 100% Austin Butler #CaughtStealingDNA, amiright?
3. Trailer for #Ick touts Brandon Routh's best role since Superman Returns, but he was delightful in #CWTheFlash & #CWLegendsofTomorrow.

I open the email every time, hoping things have changed. But
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Admirals Club is still "complimentary (with a $595 annual fee)" on the next-level-up credit card. I wish they'd just say that access is $600. Still can't afford it, but it would soothe me phrasing-wise.

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TTW you're booking too many flight legs on too many airlines and realize you've booked the same leg twice. I mean, I want to go to that conference in Pittsburgh, but I don't want two one-way tickets, because that's not helpful at all...

Best use of this image I've seen in a long time. A long, long time. #rabbinicwisdom #modesty #humanity

Why Tom Cruise Will Never Die When we watch the actor’s stunts, we are watching someone defy death, over and over again. It’s impossible to look away.

Great article about Tom Cruise and his death-defying stunts, as well as his cultural impact. And all of the running. #TomCruiserunning www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...

1 Writing Class, 35 Years, 113 Deals, 95 Books

Beautiful piece by Emma Goldberg about @columbiauniversity.bsky.social @columbiajournalism.bsky.social's #SamFreedman and his impact on his students. @nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/05/25/b...

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Not sure which I love more: that @amypoehler.bsky.social's #GoodHangpodcast exists, or that she's doing wonderful guest episodes of other podcasts, all of which are different despite any promotional media tour talking points. I think what I love most is Amy in the world, full stop. #GOAT #ucbcomedy

Weren't they just HBO/Max? Now they're "becoming"HBO Max? This is John Cougar/John Cougar Mellancamp/Mellencamp all over again. #hithereGenX #littledittyaboutHBOMax #HBOMax

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Pro tip: If you want doctors to take you seriously, when they tell you you've got radiculopathy, control yourself and don't say, "Well, that certainly is radiculous." #themoreyouknow #pinchednerve

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For those in the overlap between #Andor & #MontyPython: Imagine if — after putting plans in place and trying to embed spies in the Ghorman People's Front — the Empire discovered that they should have been targeting the People's Front of Ghorman. #splitters

A scene from Wicked in the university library with people dancing all around, and the caption: "when you have too many Haggadahs to choose from"

Full text of the #wickedinspiredhaggadah at: recustom.com/books/456050

Recustom Site Offers DIY Haggadahs A nonprofit, Recustom describes its mission as supporting and “helping people create, adapt, and explore Jewish rituals” on their own terms.

Thanks to @jewishjournal.bsky.social's Ryan Torok for reviewing #Recustom's newest #DIY #Passover #seder #haggadah offerings, including my @wickedmusical.bsky.social -inspired Haggadah, & mentions of my other compilations: #heroeshaggadah & #schittscreekhaggadah. jewishjournal.com/community/38...

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More #Wicked -inspired #Haggadah content at: www.recustom.com/books/456050 #passover

Has Brandeis University changed its name to Brans yet? Or did the national keyword search not flag the DEI in the middle of the name? (These days, I'm always half-kidding and half-serious. And yes, it's confusing for me too.) #DEI