"Big Brother" Shiksa Learns Jews Have Jewish Names

Posted Aug 8th 2007 11:59AM by TMZ Staff

Relations between Israel and the "Big Brother" house are strained today, after a somewhat anti-Semitic rant from crybaby housemate Amber hit the Internet this week. Oy vey!

Where to begin, already? First of all, Amber said the majority of Jews she knows are "selfish." She then went on to say that her mom and sister explained to her that one can tell who is Jewish based on "their last name" and "by their nose." Gevalt! Amber then proceeded to tell a story about a selfish waitress she worked with who turned out to be ... wait for it ... Jewish! Didn't see that one coming! A shonda!

Jameka, who was on the receiving end of Amber's deep thoughts, reminded Amber that she shouldn't make blanket statements like that. "Yeah, you're right," Amber replied. "There is so much to think about." Most of which, it would seem, Amber has avoided thus far. Shmendrik.

William S. Paley, Ukrainian Jew, was largely responsible for the rise of the CBS network.

UPDATE: Abraham Foxman, National Director of the Anti-Defamation League tells TMZ: "It's offensive. It's part of the unintended consequences of the communications revolution. Anybody can say what they do - but reality shows are now giving license to these expressions of anti-Semitism. Now, all of a sudden, the world is privy to their bigotry and it's on national television... then enhanced on YouTube. What they've done is distributed anti-Semitism -- which started as a private conversation -- and by putting it on a reality TV show broadcast it to the world at large. I want CBS to understand they are facilitating anti-Semitism. They should act responsibly to the community; they are legitimizing bigoted conversation."

UPDATE: CBS has issued the following statement: "BIG BROTHER is a reality show about watching a group of people who have no privacy 24/7 - and seeing every moment of their lives. At times, the Houseguests reveal prejudices and other beliefs that we do not condone. We certainly find the statements made by Amber Siyavus on the live Internet feed to be offensive and they will not be part of any future broadcast on the CBS Television Network.

Any views or opinions expressed in personal commentary by a Houseguest appearing on BIG BROTHER 8, either on any live feed from the House or the broadcast, are those of the individual(s) speaking and do not represent the views or opinions of CBS or the producers of the program."

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61. Hey jareed, I guess you have the wrong version of the Yiddish dictionary. Last time, I looked shiksa meant a non-Jewish girl or woman. It has nothing to do with color. Thank you very much.

Posted at 1:43PM on Aug 8th 2007 by matzoh ball

62. 67. Isn't "Jewish" about religion, like "Catholic" is? It's not an ethnic denotation or anything else.

Posted at 1:42PM on Aug 8th 2007 by SayWhat

Both a religion and a race.
Now google it and read.

Posted at 1:54PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Grace E.

63. I have nothing against any religion or race, we are all stupid and selfish, until we learn to respect all human equally, without bias, justice given for all equally, Im not here to insult the jew or this or that, Racism is the cause of problem to our world today, from all corners, a sick planet, and no doctor in the house, Barbara We are All selfish, all human race. that is why we dont have peace.

Posted at 1:55PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Natasha

64. Isn't it a "SCHANDE," and not a "Shonda," Harvey Levin??? One's a Yiddish word, and one's the lady who does my nails. Just sayin'.

Posted at 2:06PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Gidget

65. Anyone following the show will find her statements so ironic since she has out and out lied to people and turns on those damn tears whenever her situation looks grim because she is such a backwater bitch. Now, leave it to this loser to find others to blame....sure Amber, blame your weaknesses on others to keep you thinking good thoughts about yourself. She is a lying sow.

Posted at 2:10PM on Aug 8th 2007 by The Judge and the Jury

66. Oh and besides the anti-semitism, there is the matter of being anti-New York!!!! This girl has just earned many many enemies. Good luck and please read a book!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted at 2:17PM on Aug 8th 2007 by LB11561

67. She must be removed from the show by the CBS network. This type of racism can not and should not be condoned, nor accepted.

Posted at 2:18PM on Aug 8th 2007 by LB11561

68. OMG - what is WRONG with this chick?? DId she forget to pack her anti-depressants when she left for the Big Brother house? Don't they have a medical staff to look after the crybaby? That girl needs help! What a crackhead.

Posted at 2:38PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Britney needs Help

69. i cannot believe that people get worked up over this!!!!!!!! what did she say that was so bad? big noses?? everyone in the entertainment business are selfish!! but if this make people mad my, my god you'll have a stressful life. everyone relax!! it's not a racist comment just because tmz prints it

Posted at 2:50PM on Aug 8th 2007 by FAT&DUMB WITH SKID MARKS

70. #27's comment is complete and utter nonsense. Obviously he is not intelligent to know that enlisting in the army in Israel is Mandatory, once a CHILD, boy or girl, turns 18. Israel is a country of constant turmoil and conflict. Yes, there are jews in the U.S. military, and they are fighting to defend our country, USA. FYI...Bush started this unnecessary war with IRAQ, not the Jews, Moron!

Posted at 2:56PM on Aug 8th 2007 by princess

71. Jesus = Jew

Geez Amber, you sure are dumb.

Posted at 3:13PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Victoria

72. who doesn't like money?

you are ignorant anti-semtic clods

Posted at 3:18PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Plobes

73. I don't dislike Jews, I am just so tired of hearing about the Holocaust. Please stop this, I am fed up. Also stop seeing anti-semitism under every bed of the nation. Enough, enough. We are all children of God.

Posted at 3:18PM on Aug 8th 2007 by Beauty

74. Who cares,has no one heard of sticks and stones?

Posted at 3:28PM on Aug 8th 2007 by what?

75. What Amber said IS incredibly anti semitic and offensive: She made a mass generalization about an entire group of people saying that they were selfish, had never met a jew she had liked (what- all 2 of them?), and that they could also be identified by their noses and their surnames, i've also heard that they have horns on their heads (kidding!!!!).
That people dont see her comments as anti semitc is absurd, but the real tragedy is that her ignorant rant has enabled others who are just as ignorant to feel justified in their beliefs.
p.s. Not all jews run the media, are doctors, lawyers, or filthy rich. I imagine that anyone who holds this opinion can count the number of jews they've met on one hand.
And by the way, wasn't Isaiah Washington kicked off of gray's anatomy for gay bashing? and what about Don Imus? CBS needs to get rid of Amber, her spread of bigotry and anti semitism should not be tolerated.

Posted at 3:42PM on Aug 8th 2007 by may

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