A Quote by Ariel Levy

There's two identity markers I'm sure of, and one is, I'm Jewish. And the other is, I'm a writer. There's just no arguing with either thing. I'm just Jewish.

Ariel Levy

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Ariel Levy
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I am humbled and honored to receive the Genesis Prize, recognizing not just my professional achievements and my desire to improve the world, but also my commitment to my Jewish identity, Jewish values, and Jewish culture.

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Paul Giamatti

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Bernard Lewis

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Lenny Bruce

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Judith Butler

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John Zorn

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Elie Wiesel

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Ken Livingstone

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Jill Soloway

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Gal Gadot

I'm Jewish, and my family is Jewish. I was very interested in Woody Allen when I was growing up, but I don't think of myself as a Jewish writer. I'm more from suburbia, American suburbia. I'm more from the '70s than I am from Judaism.

Charlie Kaufman

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