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Found under 'Historical Figures'

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The Five Books of Miriam

Find out more about Miriam and the Miriam tradition through this commentary of the Torah.

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Photograph of a silver Hamsa banner

Learn more about the hand shaped amulet used by Sephardi Jews.

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Typed Letter
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WWI Jewish Chaplain

Find out about how many Jews continued to practice their faith during WWI.

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Black and white photo of a man
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Harry Ariel of the Yiddish Theatre

Learn more about Yiddish Theatre Star, Harry Ariel.

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Oil painting with gold frame of a bearded man with a large black hat.
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Rabbi Chacham Tzvi Portrait

Find out more about an important Jewish scholar who is still widely revered today.

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Intern stood in front of Hebrew lettering
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Intern’s Choice: WWI Photograph

Learn more about the life of the Levy Brothers in WWI from our intern, Juliet.

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A white postcard with embroidered writing and flowers.
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Jack Melnick’s Postcard

Learn about personal experiences of war through this postcard.

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Black and white photo of three men in army uniforms.
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Levy Brothers

Learn more about service men and women in WWI by looking at the Levy brothers.

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