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You are here: Home / Culture / Just For Fun: Jewish Superheroes

January 8, 2019 By kehillah

Just For Fun: Jewish Superheroes

Did you know that there are Jewish comic book characters?

First, let’s learn the Hebrew word for heroes: gibborim.

Here are a few of our favorites with links to some fun learning about them.

Sabra

Sabra is a superhero who fought alongside the X-Men. Sabra grew up on a kibbutz, an Israel communal farm.

Kitty Pryde

Kitty Pryde fought with the X-Men. Her father’s father was a Holocaust survivor.

Thing

Thing is a member of the Fantastic Four. He grew up with a Jewish family in poverty.

Want more heroes? Here’s a link to every one.

Filed Under: Culture, Free Children's Learning

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