Celebrities: Jewish or Not?
Celebrities you might not have known are Jewish….or maybe you did…
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George Harrison – Not Jewish
George Harrison was an English musician, singer and songwriter, born in Liverpool, England, to Harold and Louise Harrison. Raised in a working-class family, Harrison was of English descent. Harrison was a lifelong devotee of the Hare Krishna tradition and embraced Hindu-aligned spirituality. He is best known as the lead guitarist of The Beatles, contributing to the band’s sound and composing iconic songs like “Here Comes the Sun” and “Something.” Indian music and spirituality influenced both his music and personal life. After The Beatles disbanded, he had a successful solo career, with albums such as All Things Must Pass (1970). He passed away on November 29, 2001.