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That Girl Who Loves the Jews: Adina Fernandez 

JL;DR SUMMARY Adina Shoshana Fernandez, originally known as the Non-Jewish Nanny, captivated social media with her heartfelt and positive portrayals of Jewish life. 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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Places mentioned

Boca Raton, Florida, United States
"After stumbling into a job babysitting for Orthodox families in Boca Raton, Florida, she was so fascinated by their religion and culture that she decided to share her experiences with the world."
Sarasota, Florida, United States
"Raised by Christian parents in Sarasota, Florida, she studied vocal performance at Florida State University and was headed for a career in opera, while babysitting and bartending on the side, before a chance encounter with the Jewish community at a vulnerable moment changed her course."
Spring Valley, New York, United States
"Sarah Ogince is an award-winning editor and writer based in Spring Valley, New York."
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