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All my life I have defined myself as a secular Jew. It was how I was raised and taught to think about myself in relation to Jewishness. I was taught that Jews have a right to be anywhere and everywhere, that they are not necessarily destined to return to their ancient homeland. And I was taught that Yiddish is the language of the Jews, the medium through which Jewish culture and politics are to be transmitted...
Read more of Irena Klepfisz's memoir in the latest issue of Contemplate.
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Posen Foundation Professional Development Seminar
July 25 - 30, 2010
Culture and Identity, Past and Present: Exploring the Jewish Experience Through Texts, Film & Literature
Designed for middle and high school teachers interested in questions of culture, identity, and multiculturalism.
The seminar was held at The Jacob Rader Marcus Center of the American Jewish Archives in Cincinnati.
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