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Article Excerpt
Manya loved to tell stories to her daughter Brucha Channa; tales of shtetl life, of family history and yes, some gossip from the bygone days--not hurtful gossip but colorful reminiscences of frivolous experiences, which textured her young life. For example, there was the story of a Chasidic rebbe's daughter who attended a Russian university--considered a radical, rebellious act in those days--where it was alleged that she wore lipstick.
There were accounts of girlfriends, of siblings, of revered parents and their beloved maid, Masha. There were serious stories too; stories that describe family pride--yichus--replete with honors in the synagogue, recognition from the community, and of course, heartbreaking renditions of pogrom terrors with wrenching reports of violence, murder, and homelessness.
As a child, Manya's daughter imbibed all those tales consumed with pathos or relish, as appropriate. Always intrigued, she asked countless questions, and Manya responded by filling in all details with eager willingness.
However, one fascinating story initially startled the impressionable daughter. Not that she was disbelieving, mind you, but...
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