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Tidbits: Exhibit displays remnants of 18th century wooden synagogue

JL;DR SUMMARY An exhibit showcasing remnants of an 18th-century wooden synagogue highlights the history and architectural heritage of Jewish communities in Eastern Europe. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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HolocaustWorld War IiEastern EuropeJewish HeritageJewish CommunitiesCultural Preservation18th CenturyWooden SynagoguesPolish Lithuanian ArchitectureArchitectural Style

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