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Westchester’s Feisty ‘Mikveh Lady’

Phyllis Jassey, 73, much-loved preschool teacher and mikveh attendant, succumbs to cancer.

By Steve Lipman September 25, 2012 12:00 am

The Holocaust As Family Affair

‘Six Million and One’ charts the emotional toll the Shoah has exacted on the filmmaker’s clan.

September 24, 2012 12:00 am

Sing A Song Of History

Candlelighting, Readings: Shabbat candles: 6:25 p.m. Torah: Deut. 32:1-52 Haftarah: II Samuel 22:1-51 Havdalah: 7:21 p.m. ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas.” “The Banana Boat Song (Day-O).” “Rock Around the Clock.” “Hard Day’s Night.” “Bridge Over Troubled Water.” “La Bamba.” “I Will Always Love You.” “Livin La Vida Loca.” “I’ll Be There for You (Theme […]

September 24, 2012 12:00 am