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THE DIASPORA: YOUR JOURNEY
The journey of the Jewish diaspora has had an immense impact on the development of modern world politics, economics and culture. Many modern Jews can trace their roots back to distant lands far from their current home. These journeys permeate generations, passed down through treasured stories, objects and photographs. Where did your family's journey begin? What is your diaspora story? Share your journey below and include a family photograph, home video or image of a special heirloom that represents your own Story of the Jews.

Cantor Josh Breitzer

Brooklyn, NY, United States

My great-grandfather Cantor Jacob Margolis studied at the Great Yeshiva in Vilna. In 1907 he went to England to teach Hebrew and later led a group of 200 families to Brazil. Soon after he brought his own family to Glen Cove, NY, where my paternal grandmother was born. Jacob helped found Congregation B’nai Israel in Freeport, NY, ultimately serving there for over 30 years.

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