“My birthday came in July, and in September I was allowed to take ballet from Lillian Breskin Schiller. Her parents ran a store on Franklin St. a few blocks from our shoe store. There were only a handful of us taking the lessons, but I was in heaven. When recital time came, we danced … Continue reading Talented Tuesday- My Dancing Grandma, Shirley Krueger Morse
Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
(Originally a guest post on the JewishGen blog on June 17, 2010) In 2008, I suffered a great loss when all three of my remaining grandparents passed away. As I began to reflect on the relationships that I had with them, I realized how little I really knew. I spoke with my parents and … Continue reading Researching Your Jewish Family History and Heritage
Jen Alford 