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Rhesa and Avrom Schwartz discuss how they still feel Eastern European.

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Marcie Murray discusses the beauty of Orthodox Judaism

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Established in 1891 in the historic North Side Jewish neighborhood, Kenesseth Israel followed the migration of Jews into St. Louis Park in 1971. Kenesseth Israel is an Orthodox Congregation, strictly adhering to Torah laws and teachings.

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A letter from a child found in a "My Library" in the front yard of a home in the eruv. The letter mentions potato kugel, a popular Jewish food.

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A mannequin wears a yarmulke and tallit inside of Elijah's Cup, a 30 year-old Jewish gift shop in the eruv. The shop sells many books in both English and Hebrew and Jewish items, such as seder plates. It is frequented by both members of the community…

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The MCC School was built in 2009. This is a classroom for 4- 5 year olds, where they begin to learn the basic principles of the Islamic tradition.

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Menorah Plaza, located in the eruv, is an apartment building complex with subsidy and affordable housing.

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A Mikvah is a pool used for ritual immersion. Jewish law mandates that women immerse themselves in the Mikvah after menstruation, before marriage, and after childbirth. Immersion in the Mikvah is also required for conversion to Judaism for both men…

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Muslim Community Center Sign

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The park outside of the Torah Academy is a common meeting place for families in the community. It is especially crowded on Sabbath afternoons.