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Haringsalade

The progenitor of my branch of the Green family was born in Germany about 1670. When he moved to Holland, he changed his name from Grin to Groen. When the family moved to London around 1860, we  became Green. Although the family were and are still Ashkenazi, they...

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Kosher Riverboat Cruises Presents: Who was Devorah Romm? 

Kosher Riverboat Cruises Presents: Who was Devorah Romm? 

Devorah Rom stands out in the history of Jewish printing in Eastern Europe. She was the pioneering CEO of the Rom Publishing House in Vilnius, Lithuania. Her impact is still felt today. Her leadership saved a key cultural institution. It also changed how Jewish texts...

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Glatt Kosher Vacation: Jewish Roots in Poland & Lithuania

Glatt Kosher Vacation: Jewish Roots in Poland & Lithuania

Jewish settlement in Eastern Europe is complex and remarkable. Especially in Poland and Lithuania. These areas were vital for Jewish culture, learning, and community life. They shaped the largest group of Jews during the early modern period. Poznań, Greater Poland...

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