A Shomer Shabbat Hollywood Screenwriter

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28 Aug 2013
Community

Stephen Savitsky speaks with Hollywood screenwriter and author of the book How I Married Karen, Robert Avrech, about the Hollywood culture and what it is like working as a shomer shabbat Jew in such a demanding environment. Visit Robert’s website at Seraphicpress.com.

Read about how Hollywood influences our values at Jewish Action.


Savitsky Talks is a weekly 20 minute audio program with interviews and discussions that probe and explore contemporary Jewish life. Stephen Savitsky’s unusually direct and objective approach make this program a refreshing take on the Jewish community’s often challenging role in the world.

The words of this author reflect his/her own opinions and do not necessarily represent the official position of the Orthodox Union.