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A Street Named Eva Kotchever

By Emily L Quint Freeman April 22, 2025

A leisurely stroll through the streets of Paris uncovers the hidden history of a trailblazing Jewish woman – Eva Kotchever, who built community for lesbian women in the US and Europe in the 1920-30s before meeting her tragic end in Auschwitz. Read More

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United by Shared Tragedies: the Story of Jacob and Rachel Kazimierek

By Marilyn Shapiro April 22, 2025

Two Polish Holocaust survivors from Poland. United by shared tragedies and strengthened by the love for the children they raised. Here is their story. Read More

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- Linda Eileen Benedict on Beyond the Boundaries: Unraveling the mysteries of my Jewish historyI have known Sharon for a few years. We met through mutual friends while traveling. I have followed…
- Sarah on My room in the Psych WardSo well written, I almost feel like I'm there with you!
- Sharon on United by Shared Tragedies: the Story of Jacob and Rachel KazimierekSuch a wonderful story about Rachel and Jacob. Thank you, Marilyn! Sharon Easton; Storyteller, Write…
- Sharon on A Street Named Eva KotcheverDear Emily; Thank you for bringing Eva alive in your writing. I love reading short stories about peo…
- Peter on Who Am I?Very well presented article.
- Corinne on Who Am I?Thankyou Norman for your kind words. I wish the country spoke to me in a way that represented my tho…
- Corinne on Who Am I?Thankyou Libby. I am sure I remember the name of your father. Wasnt he knighted? I really appreciate…
- Sharon on Postcard from Israel: Beyond the Lens of WarDearest Menucha; What a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing. Sharon Easton; storyteller, writer B…
- Deborah Rechter on Postcard from Israel: Beyond the Lens of WarSuch an important message
- Dorit on Who Am I?Hi Corinne, A brilliant piece. Thank you. This resonates so much with how I’m feeling too. It does f…
- norman finks on Who Am I?corrine so proud of you and can identify with so much if what you wrote. So sorry we didn't get toge…
- Libby Bright on Who Am I?Thank you for your clear comments Corine. I feel so for you add Hallie. I wish Sam was here to read…
- Verity Bierenboim on Under the FlagKaren, that was an amazing article from the heart and the message so important.
- Corinne on Who Am I?Thanks Chris. This time is new to all of us. It feels dangerous and uncertain. But I.have never felt…
- Chris on Who Am I?Oh Corinne, thank you for sharing this essay. I really appreciate getting to hear your story, and ge…

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A Street Named Eva Kotchever

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