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My Grandfather, Rav Tsair

Posted on June 13, 2019 by Abigail

*Erratum: The location of the Archives for Hebrew Union College/Jewish Institute of Religion is Cincinnati, not Cleveland.* My Grandfather, Rav Tsair I almost never think about him. He died when I was about ten, when other supports of a safe … Continue reading →

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My Grandfather, Rav Tsair

Posted on June 4, 2019 by Abigail

My Grandfather, Rav Tsair I almost never think about him. He died when I was about ten, when other supports of a safe childhood were also falling away. The destiny of a young girl loomed just around the corner, with … Continue reading →

What About the Jews?

Posted on October 30, 2018 by Abigail

What About the Jews? Over yesterday and today has hung the heavy cloud of the shooting in the Pittsburgh synagogue. The feelings that settled over me immediately were desolation and isolation. Plus a welling up of the fright and sense … Continue reading →

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