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"For generations, #Hollywood has been filled with #Jewish voices — but Jewish identity itself has often been portrayed through a limited lens. The familiar neurotic Jewish character who complains, worries or turns traditions into a punchline has become a recurring presence on screen. The humor is often brilliant, and self-deprecation is deeply rooted in Jewish culture, but #AllisonJosephs believes Hollywood has rarely explored another side: ordinary #Jews from all walks of life who are openly proud of and connected to their heritage.
#Josephs, a #writer, #producer and Jewish advocate, has spent nearly two decades working to change the way Jews are portrayed in #media. In 2007, she founded #JewintheCity, an organization created to challenge misconceptions about #Orthodox Jews through #storytelling. In 2021, she expanded that mission by launching the Jewish Institute for #Television & #Cinema (#JITC) Hollywood Bureau..."