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A Quizbook of Jewish Trivia Facts & Fun
A Quizbook of Jewish Trivia Facts & Fun
Will Smith remains in the headlines following his smack of comedian Chris Rock at the Academy Awards. Smith announced that he has resigned from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences as he awaits the Academy’s review of his actions and possible disciplinary measures. Smith was the winner of the Simon Wiesenthal Center’s 2009 Humanitarian Award. He has been to Israel on a number of occasions, most recently in 2017 when he was filming scenes for the movie Aladdin. On a trip in 2016 Smith referenced Israeli actress Gal Gadot when he said of Israeli women, “Those are all over Tel Aviv... Wonder Women everywhere.” Whom did Will Smith meet with in Israel on another visit to the country?
A. He met with Menachem Begin’s son Benny, and visited the Menachem Begin Heritage Center in Jerusalem. After watching a film about Begin and Anwar Sadat, Smith said, “Now I know what and who I want to be...someone who can reach across the aisle to my enemies and offer my hand in peace.”
B. He met with David Ben-Gurion’s grandson Yariv Ben-Eliezer, and visited the Ben-Gurion House in Tel Aviv. After watching a film about Ben-Gurion and the founding of Israel, Smith said, “Now I know what and who I want to be...an inspiration to my people as he was to his people.”
C. He met with Yitchak Rabin’s daughter Dalia, and visited the Yitchak Rabin Center in Tel Aviv. After watching a film about Rabin’s life, Smith said, “Now I know what and who I want to be...a soldier for peace.”
D. He met with Moshe Dayan’s daughter Yael, and visited the Moshe Dayan exhibit at the Israel Museum in Jerusalem. After watching a film about Dayan and the Six Day War, Smith said, “Now I know what and who I want to be...a hero for my people.”
E. He met with Benjamin Netanyahu, and visited the jail cell that many Israelis expect to see Netanyahu living in. After the meeting, Smith said, “Now I know what and who I want to be...a man who is the leader of his people for most of his adult life and then goes on trial for doing some terrible things, whether it’s fraud, breach of trust, bribery, or simply slapping someone.”
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