Biblical & Contemporary Jews

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  1. 3. A Jewish artist who painted The Bride among many other beautiful paintings.
  2. 5. Jewish baseball player
  3. 7. Author of many powerful books including Night and The Chosen.
  4. 11. Jewish comedian. Starred in a show he wrote about the absurdities of life.
  5. 12. Saved her brother's life ; also led Hebrew women in song and dance out of Egypt.
  6. 14. Israeli Women of Wonder
  7. 15. Democratic Senator who ran for President.
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  1. 1. Maccabee, A central figure in the story of Chanukkah.
  2. 2. She said, "Women belong in all places where decisions are being made."
  3. 4. Each Rosh Hashanah we recount his being asked by God to sacrifice his son, Isaac.
  4. 6. Jewish actress who played one of the three fates in Hadestown.
  5. 8. Heroine of the Purim story.
  6. 9. He played the roles of both Marquis de Lafayette and Thomas Jefferson in Hamilton.
  7. 10. OZ Puppeteer who played Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear Cookie Monster & Bert among others.
  8. 13. Led the Israelites out of Egypt.