![]() ![]() JR: Our show’s creator, Terri Minsky, is Jewish, and so am I. JI: Did you have any input in the character being Jewish? Prior to the announcement of the show’s cancelation, the Jewish Independent spoke with Rush, who was born in Houston, Tex., but now resides in Los Angeles. Another example is the shivah scene, where the writers included Jewish bereavement rituals like covering mirrors and the recitation of the Mourner’s Kaddish there is also a yahrzeit candle on display. In one episode, Cyrus has a bar mitzvah – and, in it, Rush recites the same Torah portion from his own bar mitzvah. ![]() (photo by Disney Channel/Mitch Haaseth)Ĭyrus’s Judaism allowed the writers and show’s creative team to incorporate Jewish traditions and rituals. Hurwitz shared in a guest post for GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) that he was driven from personal experience to write this episode as “someone who’s Jewish, has dealt with long-term anxiety and has come out to his friends and family.” Joshua Rush played the first openly gay character on the Disney Channel: Cyrus Goodman on the show Andi Mack. The episode, called “Once in a Minyan,” was written by Jonathan Hurwitz, whose credits include The Daily Show. While explaining the foods, such as kugel, classic bagels and lox and gefilte fish, he blurts out that he is gay. The scene in which Cyrus comes out to his friends is set in front of a buffet spread of traditional Jewish food at his grandmother Bubbe Rose’s shivah. “I’ve really gotten to see the myriad ways that both this new coming-out scene for Cyrus, and this Jewish representation of his family, has affected the fans,” Rush said. On the ABC TV show Good Morning America, Rush, who is 17, said that the response was overwhelmingly positive. Joshua Rush, who played Cyrus, is Jewish himself. New episodes will run through the end of summer. The show’s inclusivity is one reason fans are still fighting – via social media – to keep the show on the air. The coming-out storyline, which aired earlier this year, received high praise for the way it was handled. The tween coming-of-age show not only had a Jewish character, Cyrus Goodman, but he was the first openly gay character on the channel. (photo by Disney Channel/Mitch Haaseth)īefore it was canceled two weeks ago, after three seasons, the Disney Channel’s Andi Mack covered new ground. The cast of the Disney Channel’s Andi Mack included, left to right: Asher Angel as Jonah Beck, Peyton Elizabeth Lee as Andi Mack, Joshua Rush as Cyrus Goodman and Sofia Wylie as Buffy Driscoll. Community milestones … Federation, Glustein, Adler & Sadoff.In the end, as is recognized by the kids playing the basketball game, we're all in this together. It's a poignant tale of the power of community as a means to rise above hatred and bigotry. Compatible with Rooster or Ox."The Basketball Game" is a graphic novel adaptation of the award-winning National Film Board of Canada animated short of the same name – intended for audiences aged 12 years and up. ![]() Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Joshua Rush was born in the Year of the Snake. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals. ![]() Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Joshua Rush’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. ![]()
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