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Welcome to J-Grit, the only internet resource devoted to compiling biographies of the world's toughest, bravest, and most adventurous Jews.

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Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel – Gangster

Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was a gangster who was both movie-star handsome and a ruthless murderer, with his greatest contribution being his vision of what Las Vegas could, and eventually would, become.

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David Weiss – NYC Firefighter

David Weiss was one of three Jewish New York City firefighters to die on 9/11/01 at the World Trade Center.

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Larry "The Rock" Zeidel – Hockey Player

One of the NHL's toughest players, who had a reputation for brawling and never backing down

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Larry The Rock Zeidel - NHL Player