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The real story behind Sammy Davis Jr.’s conversion to Judaism
Beth Harpaz
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Forward
· 23 Feb 2023
This article discusses the conversion of Sammy Davis Jr. to Judaism and the challenges he faced as a Black man in the racist world of mid-20th century comedy.