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Apr 2020
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Back Porch Kaddish

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On this episode, Bill Slott tells a real life story of a community gathering closely together while safely keeping its distance.

 

The WhyWhyWhy! True Stories from Israel Podcast, hosted by Miriam Herschlag and Noah Efron, is a collaboration between The Times of Israel and TLV1 Podcasts.

New story submissions are welcome. If you have a story to tell that you think might be a fit, contact the hosts at story@tlv1.fm

 

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Itamar Haluts – Alexandra-Clyde

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