Five Surprising Facts About Jewish Identity

Unpacked, a division of Open Dor Media, has posted an interesting video about five surprising facts about Jews. We found it informative and want to share it with you.

Who are the Jewish People, really? With only 15 million Jews worldwide, opinions about them are plenty, but understanding is rare. Because beyond the stereotypes and assumptions, there’s a rich diversity within Judaism that defies simple categorization.

Here are 5 surprising facts about Jewish identity - including unique cultural practices, diversity of physical appearance, the importance of debate in shaping Jewish beliefs, and why “conversion” is less about changing beliefs and more about joining a family connected across both time and space.

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Genesis Prize Foundation Creates Film Tribute to Jews in Hollywood

The Genesis Prize Foundation created "Jews in Hollywood" to honor outstanding achievements by Jewish individuals in film, television, and theater. Because the Genesis Prize honors individuals for their extraordinary accomplishment in a particular field, The Foundation pays tribute to the field of the Laureate each year. 

"Jews in Hollywood" was debuted at the 2015 Genesis Prize Ceremony in honor of actor Michael Douglas. Some of the talent featured in the video includes: Barbra Streisand, Paul Newman, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Al Jolson, Kirk Douglas, Milos Forman, Steven, Spielberg, and many more.

The short film makes the point that the Jewish people are the heart and soul of every type of entertainment. It's who we are, born from a people who are storytellers.

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