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Why the famous jazz musician wore a Star of David.
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Award-winning director Taika Waititi skewers the banality of evil in his latest film.
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Valerie Harper created an iconic Jewish character.
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The hit movie draws on timeless Jewish values and stories.
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Old Jews Telling Jokes is now an off Broadway production.
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The comedy group were equally offensive to all people.
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