If you think Orthodox Jewish men and women have extremely limited career options, think again. In one episode of the video series “Jew in the City,” Orthodox Jews speak about their non-stereotypical vocations. They include a Billboard Top 10 recording artist (Alex Clare, pictured above), a clerk for a U.S. Supreme Court justice, a professional boxer, a professional basketball player, a best-selling novelist, and a stand-up comedian. The “Jew in the City” videos are produced by an organization of the same name, which “works to break down stereotypes about Orthodox Judaism.”
Quote: “While we can’t do every last job out there, the fact is Orthodox Jews have reached the pinnacle of some of the most competitive, challenging, and varied careers in the modern world. What makes this group extraordinary isn’t just that they’ve thrived professionally; it’s that they’ve stayed true to their Jewish heritage while doing so, even though it wasn’t always easy.”
Sources: Wikipedia, “Jew in the City”
Watch the episode (“Jew the City: Orthodox Jewish All Stars”) described above [O5:46]. >>
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