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In Praise of the Ba‘al Shem Tov
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While he was on his journey, Elijah the Prophet revealed himself to him and said: “Because of the merit of your behavior a son will be born to you who will bring light to Israel…

Contributor:

Unknown

Places:

Russian Empire (Russia)

Subjects:

Adolescence, Education, Meditation, Family

Categories:

Literature, Folklore
Sister
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As a symbol of the past—all sadness and humility—my mother’s face swims up and rises before my eyes. Her eyes two black abysses, anguish peering from them; her lips moist and rosy, a smile always…

Contributor:

Dvora Baron

Places:

Russian Empire (Russia, Russia)

Date:

1910

Subjects:

Women, Family, Birth, Jewish identity, Life cycle

Categories:

Literature, Fiction
Speech on the Hebrew Kindergarten
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The “kindergarten” as a corridor to the salon of education, as a foundation for the tower of learning, has received particular attention among all civilized peoples, and all the more so does it…

Contributor:

Yitsḥak Alterman

Places:

Moscow, Russian Empire (Moscow, Russia)

Date:

1917

Subjects:

Children, Education, Jewish identity, Family, Class

Categories:

Political Culture, Pedagogy & Schooling, Psychology