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A Basket Of Treats — And Memories

The thanks — the hugs and kisses and tears — started as soon as Masha Pearl arrived at Emily Kessler’s apartment on the Upper West Side last week. Kessler, 97, above left, is a native of Ukraine, a survivor of the Holocaust. In 1942 she was sent to the Chmelnik ghetto with her young son. […]

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A Mash-up Of The Holidays

If there is a single lesson to be learned from both the story of the Chanukah oil and the tale of the birth of Jesus, it is that when all else fails, expect the unexpected. Little wonder, then, that winter holiday shows often take a zany, unpredictable approach to the mash-up of Chanukah and Christmas. […]

Vows To Serve The Young In Young Israel

Rabbi Perry Tirschwell vows to return the movement to its roots, and live up to its name.

Queens Jewish Center’s Rabbi Grunblatt Dies At 86

From Russia, And Mother

‘Keeping People Connected’

France In The Caribbean

Hate Crimes Undercount Feared

Iran: Focus On The Comprehensive Agreement

‘The Voice Of The Rebirth Of Yiddish Culture’

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