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Discovering layers of US Jewish history at the National Library of Israel

This time, my inquiry centers on uncovering the lesser-known stories of American Jewry – and of America itself – found within the library’s vast collections.

 The ‘George Washington Seder,’ April 19, 1889.
The ‘George Washington Seder,’ April 19, 1889.
(photo credit: COURTESY OF NLI)
ByDAVID GEFFEN
JULY 5, 2025 02:04
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