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“On a crowded bus in Israel, a mother was speaking to her son in Yiddish. An Israeli woman reprimanded her. "You should be speaking Hebrew. Why are you talking to him in Yiddish?" The mother answered, "I don't want he should forget he's a Jew."”

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Kirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas

American film actor born on December 9, 1916. Kirk Douglas is renowned for his exceptional performances in the film industry, particularly for his portrayal of the hard-boiled character in the mid-20th century. He starred in many classic films, such as 'Spartacus' and 'Seven Years in Tibet', and was nominated for multiple Academy Awards for his outstanding acting. more

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