While gathering around the holiday table or just getting together, use this perfect opportunity to collect and document family history. Everyone can contribute by compiling questions and the younger generation can assist with the interview process. A few tips – […]
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Our 2019 debut item for Artifact of the Month is this adorable Corona XC-R Yiddish typewriter. The serial number 640285 dates this typewriter to 1929, when Smith & Corona Typewriters, Inc. was manufacturing portable folding typewriters popular with journalists and
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Explore the history of the Jews of Eastern Europe on a journey to Poland and Lithuania July 15-26, 2019, led by Professor Samuel Kassow This Jewish Hartford European Roots trip will include visits to the Museum of the History of
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Submitted by Lynn Newman Matzo Balls 4 eggs, beaten 1/2 Cup water 1 or 2 Tablespoons of chicken fat 1 Cup of matzo meal 1 Teaspoon salt Dash pepper Stir together all of the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate
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Submitted by Erica Bloch Kichel is made for every South African simcha – a flat, less-sweet kichel than the American version, used for putting chopped herring on, or just eaten plain. Apparently the word “kichel” is Yiddish for small biscuit.
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Jewish Hartford European Roots, the Emanuel Synagogue, & the Jewish Historical Society present: KLEZMER: MUSIC, HISTORY AND MEMORY PROFESSOR WALTER ZEV FELDMAN accompanied by master accordionist, Christina Crowder Lecture based on his book, Klezmer: Music, History and Memory (Oxford University
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Mandell JCC Film Festival Film Screening and Iraqi Jewish Dinner with the JHSGH 6 PM, Monday, March 11, 2019 “REMEMBER BAGHDAD” Director: Fiona Murphy Documentary | Great Britain | 69 minutes | 2017 | English, Hebrew, Arabic | English subtitles
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JHSGH and Mandell JCC Slow Roll Bike Tour Sunday, September 15, 2019 Check-in/Orientation, 9:00 am Community Services Building, 333 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford Bike Tour 9:30 to 12:30 pm returns to the Community Services Building We will travel a similar
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