As a Jew of (mostly Russian but some) Irish background, I want to wish you a happy (secular or religious, whatever the case may be) St. Patrick’s Day. I know many of our readers don’t celebrate the holiday, but I’m sure they are still in favor of someone getting rid of snakes. Who likes snakes? (I'm glad I don't do PR for a company of snakes). Of course, that may be just a legend.
Interestingly, while the Jews of Ireland are a wee group, they do exist and are still thriving, albeit in small numbers. We even have an Irish Haggaddah in our collection. For more on Irish Jews, check out the website for Shalom Ireland, a documentary film that is coming to public television at some point.
To trace your own family history, visit JewishGen.
Slainte!
Interestingly, while the Jews of Ireland are a wee group, they do exist and are still thriving, albeit in small numbers. We even have an Irish Haggaddah in our collection. For more on Irish Jews, check out the website for Shalom Ireland, a documentary film that is coming to public television at some point.
To trace your own family history, visit JewishGen.
Slainte!
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This is from our friends at JewishGen. It is a much more detailed account of the Jews in Ireland.
http://jewishgen.blogspot.com/2009/03/green-bagels-matzo-balls-its-that-time.html
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