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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.

Carole Goldsmith

Ra'anana, Israel

4 generations together in Israel: This is a picture of our family in 2010.

My (now ex-) husband (in the hat), his brother and older sister were born is South Africa, the youngest sister in Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe), their mother in Latvia. I (back row, far left) was born in New York, the younger children were all born in Israel. Both my parents were also born in New York; their parents were born in Austria, eastern Europe, and Russia.

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