Humans of Judaism

Ross Geller is 60 today!

Happy birthday to our friend and proud Jew, David Schwimmer! Born November 2, 1966, in Queens, and raised in Los Angeles, where he celebrated his Bar Mitzvah, David has spent decades working across stage and screen. Pivoting to his career, he’s a director, producer, actor, and co-founder of Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre Company.

Since October 7, he has repeatedly spoken out against antisemitism, called for the hostages’ return, and stood up for Jewish students on campus. At the ADL’s Never Is Now, he said:

“As you know, speaking out often comes at a cost… I’ve been attacked and threatened by people I’ve never met. I’ve been abandoned by people I thought were friends… But I’ve also found amazing moments of meaning and solidarity.”

“Our spirit is unbreakable, our joy is irrepressible, our story is impossible. We are kind, resilient, innovative, generous and strong… But so many have chosen not to say anything publicly at all, and if I can say something directly to them: I really wish you would.”

We never want to be on a break with David Schwimmer.

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