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Abigail Pogrebin
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This event took place on November 16, 2005.
©2005 92 nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew Association (P)2005 92 nd Street Young Men's and Young Women's Hebrew AssociationListeners also enjoyed...
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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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- Readin' and Rockin'
- 06-21-15
Provoking Discussion
I enjoyed the subject matter, the participants and the setting. The sound quality was superb.
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- Vernon
- 06-13-24
interesting
I got this book for the interviews with some of my favorite actors. And learned that basically everyone is the same with the same issues in life especially as an actor. You are too this or too that. To hear them just speak plainly about how they feel. Is I hope what we all aspire to portray. It's very hard because there are always going to be people that think differently. But we as human beings have to be more open to each other. Regardless of color or religion.
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- BabsD
- 01-18-11
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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- Brianna Brown
- 07-01-15
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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- AttyCasner
- 02-01-23
Jason Alexander surprised me.
I was/am not a fan of the Seinfeld show so I really didn’t know much about Mr. Alexander. What a pleasant surprise to listen to his views and opinions on his faith. I am probably old enough to be his mother, so I would have thought the generation gap would produce very different opinions, but not so. It is comforting to know that the younger generation still carries on and appreciates the values his family taught him.
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- Neil
- 10-23-11
Diappointing
What could have made this a 4 or 5-star listening experience for you?
This was a very shallow piece with little incite
What do you think your next listen will be?
i read many books on Jewish history and identity
Who would you have cast as narrator instead of Abigail Pogrebin?
Abigail was very dry - perhaps somebody less in awe of the speakers would have been better
You didn’t love this book... but did it have any redeeming qualities?
There were a few interesting thoughts about Star Trek
Any additional comments?
There are better books on audable for you to download
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