Tabby Refael
@TabbyRefael
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Award-winning, Iranian-American Jewish writer, humorist and saffron enthusiast. I take life's lemons, dehydrate them, and make ghormeh sabzi.
Los Angeles, CA
Joined April 2019
A few months ago, at a major event for the USC @CasdenInstitute in Los Angeles, I asked Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi @PahlaviReza one question whose answer left the audience on its feet, resulting in an uproarious standing ovation over the prospect of a free Iran.
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@MichaelRapaport 1. Thank you for your unbelievable support. Iranian Americans like me and 1 million+ others won't forget it. 2. Next year, maybe you can lay tefillin in Tehran. 💙
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I'll help cover the cost of airfare for the first five travelers.
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"Trying to categorize the best music of this century is like losing all of your former best friends in a tidal wave, then sitting on a deserted island and counting the one or two friendly coconuts that you have found nearby on the sand." #2025
https://t.co/9e1Ot1cTak
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I remember this interview. I vacillated between sympathy for Mr. Askari and his hard-working staff, and wondering if I should ask him whether he had any leftover egg rolls I could take home. #Jewish
#Xmas
#chinesefood
@JewishJournal
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It's been two years and my cholesterol still hasn't recovered from all the glorious "research" I conducted for this one. #Hanukkah
#donuts
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Creative flavors and toppings reign supreme, but the humble perfection of a classic jelly-filled sufganiyah, or Hanukkah donut, is still everlasting
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Ilsa: Play it once, Sam. For old times' sake. Sam: I don't know what you mean, Miss Ilsa. Ilsa: Play it, Sam. Play "The Netflix Thumping Sound." Sam: Oh, I can't remember it, Miss Ilsa. I'm a little rusty on it. Ilsa: I'll hum it for you. BA-BUM. BA-BUM. #WarnerBros
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I think #Jewish college students just found their new drinking game: Take a shot every time one of his staffers has to apologize for selective racism. https://t.co/AocDsZDbYW
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I wrote this a few years ago. Never gets old. #rain
#LosAngeles
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Due to the general dearth of rain in Southern California that leaves most of us with little experience driving on wet roads, coupled with the ubiquity of oil and debris on the roads, Angelenos are...
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Loved playing a small role in this. Thank you, @USC and @PahlaviReza
To our Jewish brothers and sisters: ×©× ×” טובה ומתוקה May 5786 bring us closer to renewing our ancient bonds. We stand with you in hope and faith that, in the spirit of Cyrus the Great, we will build a future of harmony, dignity and prosperity together. https://t.co/92GgIXaNXD
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Los Angeles may now add "headstone theft" to the list of the many, many reasons why you should absolutely consider moving here. #losangeles
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20 years ago. 1,392 fatalities. Countless cases of PTSD and depression to this day. Katrina 💔 #HurricaneKatrina
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(Part 3) (Part 3) The Los Angeles Zoo is now home to two Tasmanian devils. The duo received a gift basket welcoming them to the city with quality LA staples: suncreen, tacos, flip flops, bear spray and Ozempic.
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(Part 2 ): The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed two Tasmanian devils. They were treated to sights through the city's freeway underpasses and Skid Row. When informed that LA would be hosting the 2028 Olympics, one of the marsupials laughed so hard that he sustained a mild aneurysm.
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The Los Angeles Zoo has welcomed two Tasmanian devils, named Danny Zuko and Crush. The marsupials arrived courtesy of the Australian government. When asked how he's acclimating to California temperatures, Zukko complained, "I got chills and they're multiplyin." @LAZoo
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But to its credit, it never once recommended wearing socks with sandals.
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