Stars of David

May 08, 2008

Jonathan Segal

Remember Jonathan Livingston Seagull -- the book, the film, the album -- which sort of floated in on the free spirits of the '70s? Bet this lawyer remembers. Now, he's made a name for himself that leaves the old bird flapping in the surf: Jonathan Segal, managing principal of the Wolf Institute, has been named co-chair of the Wolf Block Employment Services Practice Group, joining vice chair John Nixon in the group. ... Speaking of films: Sharon Pinkenson, who puts the wide-screen glamour on Philly's movie scene as exec director of the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, was a panel member discussing tax incentives at the triumphant Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Wonder if they brought up how popcorn's gotten so expensive? ... Film II: The Sequel: Jamie Gross of Wynnewood has been getting applause by the, well, gross. What's she been doing since working as assistant editor of the Oscar-nominated "Murderball" just a coupla years back? Besides serving as an assistant editor on an upcoming comedy at Universal Studios? Well, she just saw her "This Is Not a Robbery," on which Gross served as co-editor, be given its world premiere at the Tribeca film-fest. Gee, wonder if she ran into Sharon. ... The Phillies aren't the only ones scoring on the diamond: Govberg Jewelers offered up a "Diamond Chance" as raffle prizes in support of the luncheon/fashion show of the Badgley Mischka Fall 2008 Collection presented by Saks Fifth Avenue on City Avenue. The multi-faceted

Rebecca Schwartz

show was held at Park Hyatt Philadelphia at the Bellevue. ... Queenmaker to ... producer? Watch out, Bialystock -- this guy knows how to make a successful production: Gov. Ed Rendell, fresh off a strong showing as Keystone cop-a-win for Hillary in the state primary, has added another title to his badges of honor. He's now honorary producer of "Our Town in Old City," the Arden Theatre's site-specific production/adaptation of the Thornton Wilder classic "Our Town," running for a month beginning May 22. And if Philly isn't Rendell's town, what is? ... Notable accomplishment for composer Rebecca Schwartz, who was selected to take part in the first international Jewish music competition hosted by the 14th International Jewish Music Festival in Amsterdam this weekend. Tiptoe through the tulips and grab a bouquet of "best honors" while you're at it, Becca. ... It could have gone anywhere, but the 2008 Artist and Communities Grant of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation went to Temple -- Temple Judea Museum, that is, which just snared the honor. ... The doctor is in: To what degree is Charles Kahn Jr. of Jenkintown admired and respected? So much so

Charles Kahn Jr.

that the real estate executive and one-time board chairman of AJCommittee in Philly will receive a doctor of commercial science degree at commencement ceremonies this weekend at St. Joe's U., where he was a trustee for some 10 years. ... Senior moments in the sun may extend way beyond 15 minutes of fame for those taking part in this month's Philadelphia Corporation for Aging "Seniors Celebrate the Arts." The poster "girl" for it all? Thelma Segal, whose work has been dubbed official poster art for the monthlong celebration. ... JDate and the Webbys? It's a match! Yes, JDate, the

Thelma Segal

medical school of Jewish Internet dating services, has been named winner of a Webby Award, also called the Academy Awards of Cyberspace, as the best of the best in the category of social networks. Talk is JDate's mother is very proud, and the cousins have already been invited to the party. Wonder who a JDate calls for a date? ... Why is it set to shine and sparkle all day Sunday? Because it's the one day of the year when Moms are officially recognized as being the "Stars" that they really are year-round. So, kids, do screw in the lightbulb; it's not nice to leave your poor Mom sitting in the dark, even if she says she doesn't mind.