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Land of Israel
Rachel Cohen-Kagan was one of the most prominent activists for the advancement of women’s rights in the young State of Israel. Her efforts led to her being among the signatories of the Declaration of Independence
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In 1948, Israel sought to encourage Aliyah to Israel by promoting a strong work ethic, Jewish identity, and showcasing that the newcomers would not be alone.
Judaism
At the start of their studies, children in Morocco went through a symbolic wedding ceremony to bond them forever with the Torah
Diaspora
The poet Dorian, a doctor by profession, devoted his entire collection to his daughter and published it as his first book under the name “Poems to Lelioara,” in 1923.
This 500-year old map that depicts the destruction of the Temple as witnessed by Christians is a rare find.
In 1920 Rabbi Immánuel Lőw, the chief rabbi of the Hungarian city of Szeged was arrested by Hungarian authorities who interrogated and imprisoned him for a year.
Motzi Spakow was a prize-winning boxer in Romania for many years until he was forced to give up his title after he was attacked by a mob during a match.
Yehiel De-Nur felt that “Yehiel Feiner” was destroyed in the Holocaust, and so he wished to destroy the book he published before the Holocaust
The Zülz Pinkas paints a picture of rich community life in Poland and a leadership dedicated to its congregation – so long as you were willing to follow its rules.
Diaspora, Land of Israel
The letter addressed to her brother George was written in English to ensure it would pass through the British military censors.
David Salomons made it his life’s mission to put an end to the religious restrictions imposed on the Jews of England that forbid them from participation in political and civil life.
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