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The Vote of 1952

Posted on October 5, 2012 by elena

A blog post by Executive Director Marvin Pinkert. I grew up with a family club like the one portrayed in the movie Avalon….with one important difference:  the Pinkert Family Club was made up exclusively of my grandparents, their children and … Continue reading →

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Saul Bernstein: An Immigrant Story

Posted on November 14, 2011 by elena

Saul Bernstein: An Immigrant Story Saul Bernstein’s story of coming to American is quite similar to many other Jewish immigrants. Born in 1872 in Posvol, Lithuania which was, at this time, under the rule of Czarist Russia, Saul was given … Continue reading →

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The Non-Jew’s Jabber

Posted on November 7, 2011 by elena

Vol 2:  The Best Bagels In The City  A blog post by intern Sean Schumacher. Before I get into breaking bread, I want to let everyone know what a fantastic time I am having here at the Jewish Museum of … Continue reading →

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