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Looking to connect with your Italian roots? Catholic or Jewish ancestry, cultural or secular? CLICK HERE to get started And watch this space for information on our upcoming online...
An Ancient Chanukah Menorah Wasn’t a Menorah At All!
The first ever recorded Chanukah Menorah was not a menorah in the traditional sense. The first menorah wasn’t even a candelabra. Instead, it was a brass box, rectangular in shape, reminiscent of the shape and design of the iconic lunch pail. Back in the day the lunch...
An Empty Chair at the Holiday Table
When Parents and Adult Children Are Estranged Aging Jewishly – What Our Traditions Teach Us about Growing Old By Rabbi Barbara Aiello The cellphone chimed the first few bars of Jimmy Buffett’s “Margaritaville”, jolting Julie out of her ten minute afternoon “schlaf.” ...
American Italian Heritage Museum
Meet the remarkable Philip DiNovo. At 92 years of age he’s an active professional (and he’s still driving!) and this year Phil celebrates 47 years as founder and president of the American Italian Heritage Museum. Located in the town of Colonie, New York, DiNovo makes...
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