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Debut Picture Book: Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous

May 5, 2020 By Sandra Bornstein

Judah Touro Didn't Want to Be Famous-1

History buffs with a background in early American Jewish history are familiar with the Touro Synagogue in Newport, Rhode Island, America's oldest synagogue. However, fewer can recall the background of Reverend Isaac Touro, the man who helped build the synagogue or his second son … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture, Reviews Tagged With: Audrey Ades, gemilut hasidim, Isaac Touro, Jewish philanthropy, Judah Touro, Kar Ben Publishers, Moses Michael Hays, New Orleans Jewish community, Sephardic Jewish history in America, Touro synagogue, tzedakah, Vivien Mildenberger

Montefiore’s Windmill- A Jerusalem Landmark

February 27, 2013 By Sandra Bornstein Leave a Comment

Some famous landmarks can be viewed from a distance. Locals and visitors rarely find the time to visit. The windmill in Jerusalem usually fits into that category. As the sun was setting, we walked toward this icon. The familiar site became more impressive and more impressive. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Jewish Culture, Middle East, Worldwide Travel Tagged With: Jerusalem landmarks, Judah Touro, Misheknot Sha'ananim, Montifiore's Windmill, Sir Moses Montifiore

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