The story of Odessa synagogue and the unsavory characters who ran it continues in this chapter (click for Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 7).
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16. Alexander Matrosov – a World War II military hero who sacrificed his life by putting his body in front of the embrasure of the enemy’s machine gun.
17. Danaya (Danae) – mythological goddess of fertility, seduced by Zeus who transformed himself into a rain of gold.
Here is another clip from Fiddler on the Roof. The bottle dance is still performed today; I’ve seen it at a few weddings. With all the persecution, poverty, and hardships, we have still possessed the spirit to rejoice!
This very special recipe symbolizes the meaning of life and the hope for a sweet year:
https://koolkosherkitchen.wordpress.com/2016/09/28/essig-fleish-and-the-meaning-of-life/
Enjoy!
koolkosherkitchen 
Yum!
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Thank you, darling!
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You’re welcome 😊
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🙂 If I were to visit you, would you prepare a veganized version of your grandmother’s recipe for me?
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I will certainly do my best, Renard! We always have guests, vegans among them, and I accommodate their needs, while preserving the flavors.
Thank you for stopping by, dear friend!
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Any meal that begins with dessert has to be special, and very good!
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LOL Thank you so much, Doug!
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Another great masterpiece. Thanks for sharing Dolly.
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Thank you so much, Gary!
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Continuing to fascinate and enthral
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Thank you so much for your kind comment, Derrick
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Reading about your traditions makes me wish i knew more, and makes me hungry to try the good food you mention!
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Thank you so much, dear Mimi, for your lovely comment and for your interest.
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“Fiddler on the Roof” is very dear to my heart. Both my parents — immigrants, themselves, of course — loved it.
The reference to a daughter denouncing her father struck a chord. For many years, we had family living behind the Iron Curtain. An aunt of mine heard that her sister had become a Communist for the sake of her children. Living under that harsh regime, she asked fiercely that we not judge her.
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I am glad you understand, dear Anna; not many people do. “Fiddler on the Roof” is very dear to me as well, and that’s why I keep including these fragments when talking about my family. I was fortunate to spend the last two years of my great-grandfather’s life under his roof. What you see on the screen, I had experienced in reality. I will write more about it when we get closer to Simhas Torah holiday.
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Sorry, lost the connection. The dance is wonderful too. Thank you so much. Michael
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Thank you, Michael, for your kind comment!
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Thank you so much, dear friend!
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Reblogged this on koolkosherkitchen.
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Love the traditions around marriage. Here its only getting drunk. Lol Thank you for sharing, Dolly! Enjoy your weekend, and celebrate a Happy Rosh Hashana! Michael
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Ah, my husband and I had the loveliest wedding oceanside, everything according to the traditions.
Thank you so much, Michael, and you have a wonderful weekend as well!
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Great! Near the ocean this must be wonderful. Thank you, Dolly!
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Thank YOU for your interest, dear friend!
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Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
La chaim!!!!!
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Thank you for reblogging, Jonathan. I wish you and your beautiful half were here so that we can raise a L’chaim together!
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Some day, perhaps! 😀
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G-d willing!
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😀
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