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   This entire discussion is absolute nonsense and should be removed entirely. Kubrick WAS Jewish, a born and bred New York Jew from the Bronx. That includes his family genealogy, his heritage, his family customs and his sense of place in society, particularly growing up in 1930's America. To be Jewish encompasses far more than religious and spiritual beliefs. Far more than religious practice or non-practice. The commentator who brings this issue up in the first place is clearly not Jewish and has no understanding of what it means to be Jewish. Kubrick would have immediately acknowledged his Jewish heritage, and may have even followed up by stating he was not a practicing Jew, but he would no doubt have pointed out that his heritage played a large role in his upbringing and development. This ridiculous distinction between ""Jewish"" and ""of Jewish heritage"" is a misguided stroll down the irrelevant boulevard. We could also say that Robert Kennedy was of Irish descent or we could say he was Irish-American. At the end of the day this is a grand waste of time. M.P. Landau"