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Carrie Fisher, Princess Leia of ‘Star Wars’ fame, dies at 60
Jewish Journal
December 27, 2016
Carrie Fisher, the actress best known for playing Princess Leia in the original “Star Wars” films, died days after suffering a heart attack on an airplane. She was 60.
The new Han Solo is Jewish – and he was discovered at a bat mitzvah
Jewish Journal
May 6, 2016
The next time you’re kvetching about having to go to another bar or bat mitzvah, think about this: Steven Spielberg could be there, and he could make you a star.
Han Solo a Jew? Three Jewish actors reportedly short listed for the role
Jewish Journal
January 12, 2016
“Star Wars” character Han Solo could soon join the tribe.
Star Wars and Jewish Cosmic Wars
Jewish Journal
December 31, 2015
I made a bet with myself that I could resist using the Star Wars craze as an analogy to write something about the state of the Jewish world.
The Force is strong with Conservative movement teens
Jewish Journal
December 28, 2015
No spoilers here, but you must have noticed by now that “Star Wars” is everywhere.
The Jewish Force awakens: A ‘Star Wars’ Chanukah gift guide
Jewish Journal
November 20, 2015
In the nearly 40 years since the breakout success of the first “Star Wars” film, the franchise has raked in $37 billion, mostly from branded toys and other merchandise.
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