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Deportation of children in the Lodz Ghetto.

Mother’s Day is coming! I found a special “deal” online: two dozen roses for $50.00. You cannot resist such a deal. I love roses, so I quickly purchased them. I was a little apprehensive – was this for real or a scam? But the offer came from the Jewish Press, […]

Roses Bring a Ghostly Reminder

Illustration of a farm with animals during spring.

By Heidi Schloss Listen.Listen to the sounds of barn lifeIn spring.To the neighing and snorting of horsesAs their heads appear From out of their stalls; Curious, as if to say,“What’s going on?” ListenTo the soft padding ofKitten feet on dirtAnd purrs, as she settles down to sleep.To the joyful arrival of the […]

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My mother, who is a rock star

Whom do you think of when someone says, “Name a rock star?” Most likely our generation would think of Elvis, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Phil Collins, Eric Clapton, Bruce Springsteen, etc. For me, though, my mom was a rock star! She’d be the first to poo-poo that idea! There was […]

My Mom Was a Rock Star

FBI target silhouette with lots of bullet holes, remember to take your keys

Just the Facts Ma’am My mother and I lived alone in a New York City apartment, so when cleaning we often dressed scantily. Our apartment was diagonally across from the trash room. My mother had recently toured the FBI. As a souvenir, she brought home the life-size sheet of paper […]

Always Take Your Keys

Rock star of scrapbooking with her granddaughter

A gift for Arianna It was my eldest granddaughter’s Bat Mitzvah, and she was opening the gift I created for her. “Grandma! This is the best gift ever! It’s even better than the $200 Grandma Betty gave me!” Of course, I was thrilled that she liked it. I had given her […]

The Rock Star

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locked out, set of house keys

A friend who lives in Jerusalem recently posted on Facebook that she was locked out of her apartment. She was sitting on her balcony drinking her morning coffee. Her husband didn’t see her and subsequently, locked the balcony door. Fortunately, he returned to the apartment five minutes later. I can […]

Locked Out

As recalled by my parents Salomon and Tosia Lederberger Pictured above: The City Synagogue, capable of holding some 10,000 people (the largest synagogue in Galicia). As its completion (c. 1910) coincided with an anniversary celebration for Austrian emperor Franz Josef, it was also known as the “Franz Josef Synagogue.” I, […]

Jewish Life in Tarnów, Poland Before the Shoah

Passover memories include this centerpiece of a Seder plate

Our lives are filled with wonderful Passover memories. Here is a sampling. We hope you enjoy reading this group effort. Happy Passover! The wine police Aunt Bex was most famous in our family for giving graduated Chanukah gifts by age. The oldest great-nephew got $10, next child got $9, etc. […]

Passover Memories

Time to spring into SpringMakes you want to dance and singIt puts spring in every stepYou’re full of energy and pep It’s time to turn ahead the clockYou’ll want to buy a lacy frockThings to do—set a goalWeather’s nice, just take a stroll After winter’s long doldrumsWe can’t wait for spring to […]

Spring into Spring

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