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:
Enjoy!
koolkosherkitchen 
Вітаю з Новим Роком!))
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Щиро дякую і багато благословень за безпеку та благополуччя.
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Still a good story and an amazing dance
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Thank you so much, Derrick.
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Such a rich heritage, Dolly! I am enjoying reading your family history and learning more about your traditions. Thanks so much! 🙂🌺
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Thank you so much for your kind comment, dear friend.
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l’shana tova!
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Thank you so much, dear Patricia, and many blessings to you!
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I knew a person named Tovah back in the early 1970’s. Does her name mean “Blessed” or something like that? She was a good and decent person, very pleasant to know, and I’d say her husband was blessed.
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Tovah actually means good, as in “the good woman.” To have a good woman for a wife is a true blessing, don’t you think?
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Absolutely! So Tovah, the good and decent person lived up to her name! I like that!
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😻
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Fasting is not easy. I can hear your grandfather, concern dripping from his voice, urging your grandmother to eat something. I do hope she did.
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Oh, but she didn’t! Neither do I, when my husband starts the same routine with me.
Thank you so much for your warm comment, dear Mimi.
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💯😍
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😻 Thank you for stopping by, dear friend.
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