Rabbis in Movies Quiz
With the Oscars less than two weeks away, take Moment's quiz to test your knowledge of holy men (and women) in Hollywood.
_____ stars as Rabbi...
Answers: Rabbis in Movies Quiz
Mel Brooks
Stephen Perlman
Ben Stiller
Ben Kingsley
Gene Wilder
Sam Waterston
Alan King
Richard Benjamin
Alan Mandell, George Wyner, Simon Helberg
Rob Steiger
Kevin Pollak
Meryl Streep
Zvee Scooler
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