Jake Gyllenhaal Has Lost the Afikomen!
On “Shalom Sesame,” the Jewish version of “Sesame Street,” a charming Jake Gyllenhaal has lost the afikomen. Turns out it was in his shirt pocket the whole time! Other big name celebrities starring in this season include Debra Messing, Christina Applegate and Greg Kinnear.
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