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Jewish History Trip to Poland and Lithuania, July 2019
July 15-26, 2019 This trip, sponsored by Jewish Hartford European Roots, will include visits to the Museum of the History of Polish Jews, a tour of the former Warsaw and Kovno ghettos, visits to historic synagogues, and much more. Samuel
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Mini-Course on the History of Jewish Life in Eastern Europe
Trinity College Professor Samuel Kassow offers a four week course on the rich history of the Jews of Poland, Russia, and Lithuania. The course runs on four consecutive Mondays, November 5th through December 10, from 7-9 p.m. at 333 Bloomfield Avenue. For more information
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Bertha Horn Gisser’s Kasha stuffing
Submitted by Margery Weinbaum My mother’s family all cherished Nonnie’s kasha recipe, and I would love to have it used for future generations. She stuffed a turkey with it at Thanksgiving and other holidays. The only change is that I
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From the Kitchen of Esther Robbins – Chocolate Mousse
Submitted by Susie Namerow Esther’s Chocolate Mousse 9” Spring form pan 12 oz. pkg. Semi-sweet Chocolate Chips OR 11.5 oz. Bittersweet Ghiradelli Chocolate Pieces 6 eggs, separated (at room temperature) 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar (optional) 2 cups
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From the Kitchen of Esther Robbins – Chocolate Babka
Chocolate Babka submitted by Susie Namerow DOUGH: 2 dry yeast, dissolved in 1/2 cup lukewarm water 5 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. baking powder 4 beaten eggs 1 cup sour cream 1/4 lb (l
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Book Talk: author Nancy Finlay on artist Elbert Weinberg
Thursday, November 1, 2018, 7pm Mandell JCC, Chase Family Gallery, 335 Bloomfield Ave., West Hartford Elbert Weinberg’s life may be considered a Hartford story, but he was widely regarded, nationally, as one of the most promising young sculptors of the
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My Mama, Molly Goldberg
Submitted by Gary Goldberg Growing up 68 years ago in Greater Hartford, we knew that when Bubbe was cooking it was a very special occasion. Sunday mornings meant a trip to Mayron’s Bakery and some challah, unseeded rye, bagels and
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Marilyn Rothstein Book Talk: Husbands and Other Sharp Objects
Wednesday, October 3, 2018 10 am Husbands and Other Sharp Objects is an uproarious novel that is full of heart, even as it tackles thorny subjects and sticky situations. With this second book, Rothstein once again does what she did so
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