What does her being Jewish have to do with her cancer diagnosis? Else why throw that tidbit into the story?
Story is from Jewish Telegraphic Agency.
heh heh
Check this out!
http://virtualjerusalem.com/culture.php?Itemid=12332
...Yes, we know Dreyfus was on Seinfeld, so she must be Jewish, right? Wrong. Dreyfus is the daughter of a Jewish billionaire, but she is not considered to be Jewish since her mother Judith LaFever, is not a Jew.
While it is true that many kids with Jewish fathers grow up identifying themselves as members of the tribe, Julia was raised Protestant, often wears crosses, and has openly stated that she is not Jewish. Sorry, guys!...
“Louis-Dreyfus, whose paternal grandfather was Jewish”
I hope she and others afflicted by cancer conquer the disease. But what in the hell is the reason for mentioning
her grandfather at all let alone mention his religion?
Actually, Jewish women of European heritage have a higher than average risk of developing breast cancer.