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  • Call NumberBJHP_0195
  • Summary(00:20) Shimon, born and raised in Petakh Tikva, Israel, has lived 20 years in NYC. 2015 moved to Brooklyn to work as chocolatier and nutritionist. Loves NYC -- (02:25) Brooklyn has a lot of orthodox. Holidays with his sister in NJ -- (04:40) Not religious, respects everyone -- (05:50) Brooklyn has changed a lot, become lively, like Manhattan.
  • Date2019-02-19
  • Physical Description1 audio file (7 minutes) : digital, MP3
  • CreatorShimon
  • CollectionBrooklyn Jewish History Project
  • Cite AsBrooklyn Jewish History Project, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
  • Formatsound recording-nonmusical
  • Genreinterviews
  • NoteTitle supplied by cataloger. Audio interview conducted 2019 December 2, by Ariane Loeb. Collected through the Brooklyn Collection Jewish History Project of Brooklyn Public Library. This project is funded by the David Berg Foundation.
  • SubjectJews--Identity
  • PlaceBrooklyn (New York, N.Y.)
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  • TitleOral history interview with Shimon conducted on 2019 December 2.