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Kiddush Cup
Poland
Jordie B brought this kiddush cup for the 2018 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This kiddush cup has special meaning because it was a gift given from Jordie’s great-great grandparents to Jordie’s grandfather Leo (z’l) when he was born in New York. It was the last time that his family had contact with the family in Poland. They all died in the Holocaust. This cup is now 86 years old and belongs to Jordie’s cousin in Israel who is named for his great-great grandfather. It is extra special to Jordie as her grandfather Leo died earlier this year, and this cup reminds her of him.
The B family cherishes this object.
Soup Spoon
Lithuania
Talia P brought this soup spoon for the 2018 Moriah School Heritage Fair.Talia received this object from her grandmother, Dorothy P. The soup spoon was originally from Talia’s great - great grandparents, Ha Rav Elchanon Dov and Chana Tzira Napolienne. Ha Rav Elchanon Dov and Chana Tzira Napolienne were living in Pakruajis, Lithuania. They had received it as a wedding gift, they got it in the year they got married, sometime between 1898-1900. The spoon was one of a set of seven divided between Talia’s great granny and her sisters. The family were exiled to Siberia during World War I. They took some portable assets with them like the soup spoon. In 1928 they were allowed to return to Lithuania. However, there were terrible pogroms taking place, and some of the family was killed by these cruel, anti-semitic people. Talia’s great grandmother left her family behind and came to South Africa by ship. The P family has kept this object because it’s one of the few objects from when their family was in Lithuania over 100 years ago.
The P family cherishes this object.
A Radio
United States
Ezra B. brought this radio for the 2018 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This radio belongs to Ezra B.’s maternal grandfather, named Ezra H. This is who Ezra B. is named in honor of, which is a Sephardic custom. Ezra H. purchased the radio in a store in Brooklyn, NY, in March of 1960. Ezra H. and his family kept the radio to listen to important news reports coming from Israel. In 1967, he started using it many times a day to listen to reports of the Israeli Six Day War. Later, Ezra H. started using it approximately once or twice a day, but only to listen to music. This object is currently not in use today because there are new radios that are extremely clear, not making a static noise.
The B. and H. families cherish this object.
Water Pitcher
United States
Ethan P. brought in this water pitcher for the 2018 Moriah School Heritage Fair.The object was purchased in 1942, and it is from the United States. The water pitcher belonged to Ethan’s great grandmother, Lillian Melman, who got it as a wedding gift in 1942. Ethan’s great grandmother used it to serve drinks to her family for many years. It was always on the table for celebrations and family meals. Ethan’s great grandmother passed it down to Ethan’s mom, Melissa Melman P., as a gift when Ethan and his family moved into their new house. Now Ethan’s family keeps it on display.
The P. family cherishes this object.
Challah Cover and Tablecloth
Russia
Seela G brought a challah cover and a tablecloth for the 2018 Moriah School Heritage Fair. This challah cover and tablecloth have been in Seela’s family for generations. It originally belonged to Seela’s great grandmother, Shindy. These two items are one of a kind and cannot be recreated. Seela’s great grandmother Shindy survived the Holocaust with these two items, and they are treasured.
The G family cherishes this object.
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