Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish at the 92nd Street Y

Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish at the 92nd Street Y

  • by Jason Alexander, Leonard Nimoy, Kyra Sedgwick
  • Narrated by Abigail Pogrebin
  • 1 hrs and 26 mins
  • Speech
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Some of America's most prominent Jewish entertainers talk about their Jewish identity (or lack of one) in a panel discussion at New York's 92nd Street Y. Speakers include Jason Alexander, Leonard Nimoy, and Kyra Sedgwick. These are just some of the personalities featured in the new book Stars of David: Prominent Jews Talk About Being Jewish by Abigail Pogrebin.This event took place on November 16, 2005.

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Abigail Pogrebin begins with a fitting introduction: "We’re going to jump around because I think that’s what Jewish identity is about." Indeed, each of these famous Jews has a unique story to tell. To self-deprecating laughter, Seinfeld's Jason Alexander opines an early-life mandate from his mother, "You will go to Hebrew School to learn what it is to be a Jew - to suffer!" Conversely, Kyra Sedgwick didn’t practice Judaism as a child: It was not until she acted in Fiddler on the Roof, then visited Auschwitz, that she began to take interest in her heritage. Meanwhile, Leonard Nimoy reminisces over his childhood in a Yiddish speaking community, recalling how he learned his signature "live long and propsper" salute from the elderly patrons of his temple.

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I was blown away

This discussion was so personal, honest, and thought provoking. The candid and sincere attitude that these people had in discussing faith was refreshing and inspiring. I am not a Jew, and I was able to learn and understand some things, get a good range of understanding, and connect with these people as individuals and as a Jewish community. I really appreciate this production. Thank you so much.
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- Brianna Brown

Really fun and touching

Loved listening to the people on the panel, especially Leonard Nimoy and Jason Alexander...thoughtful, articulate, funny, touching. How lovely that someone in the audience knew Nimoy's barber dad. I liked hearng Kyra Sedgewick, also. Very different upbringing and perceptions than the guys. Only thing I didn't like: one of the women had a maniacal giggle, which invaded the discussion.
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- BabsD

Book Details

  • Release Date: 02-02-2006
  • Publisher: 92nd Street Y
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