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Is Spider-Man Jewish?

JL;DR SUMMARY The article explores whether Spider-Man, specifically the alternate universe Peter B. Parker from "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse," can be considered Jewish due to various hints and cultural references. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Jewish IdentitySpider ManBagelsCultureStan LeeWedding TraditionsFilmsPeter B. ParkerInto The Spider VerseForest Hills

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Los Angeles, California, United States
"Cosplayers dressed as Spider-Man arrive for the World Premiere Of Sony Pictures Animation And Marvels Spider-Man: Into The Spider-Verse held at Regency Village Theatre."

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