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Amit Shemesh

Our Grandmothers, and the Scrolls They Gave Us

Our ancestors endured pogroms, famine, and exile—all while preserving two old Hebrew heirlooms. Tonight, to celebrate Purim, we’ll read from them.

March 13, 2025

Polina Fradkin and Amit Shemesh

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