New York Trivia: An Offer You Can’t Refuse

New York Trivia: An Offer You Can’t Refuse

New York Trivia: An Offer You Can’t RefuseGet into a “New York State of Mind” – even here in Boulder! As Menorah ramps up excitement for the big event in September, play along with a weekly trivia challenge. Shake those “Little Town Blues” with a little bit of weekly fun. Leave your answers in the comments box and rate the answers you like best.

Question:

Which of the following NY gangsters was NOT Jewish: Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel, Dutch Schultz, Louis “Lepke” Buchalter, Arnold “The Brain” Rothstein, “Kid Twist” Reles, Meyer Lansky, Otto “Abadaba” Berman, Mickey Cohen, Albert “Tick–tock” Tannenbaum.

Bonus Question:

Name the actors who played these notorious men.

Join Menorah for a celebration of Jewish New York, honoring Professor David Shneer. Sunday, September 18, 5:30 pm at the Avalon Ballroom.  To register for “New York, New York” click here. Questions?  contact Kathryn@boulderjcc.org or visit www.boulderjcc.org.

Read More: A New York State of Mind

About Kathryn Bernheimer

Kathryn has spent her professional life writing about, teaching, and presenting the arts. Founding Director of the Boulder Jewish Film Festival, Kathryn was Director of Menorah and ACE at the Boulder JCC from 2003 through August, 2019. The former film and theater critic for the Boulder Daily Camera, Kathryn is the author of "The Fifty Greatest Jewish Movies" and "The Fifty Funniest Films of All Time." kathryn.bernheimer@gmail.com

Check Also

Don’t Miss These Intriguing Titles at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival

Two Festival Films Share a Connection to the Recent Thwarted Hijacking

The bravery of the Israelis who stormed the cockpit aboard FlyDubai 1073 is echoed in two heroic stories depicted in films that will be presented at the Boulder Jewish Film Festival.

Jeff & Paige Bring Rainbow Socks to PBS October 4

Jeff & Paige Bring Rainbow Socks to PBS October 4

"Rainbow Socks" is a new live-action series starring Boulder locals Jeff & Paige that combines music, movement, and science to inspire children aged 4-8 to explore nature outdoors.

3 comments

  1. Dutch Schultz.

  2. howard leibowitz

    I think they are all Jewish. The only possibly non-Jewish name is Reles, but I know he was a hitman for Murder Inc.

  3. Stephanie Greenberg

    I'm going to guess Dutch Schultz. I thought he was born Jewish but converted to Christianity.