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The Migrant Kitchen
The Deli and the Jewish Experience
Many Jewish people may not go to synagogue or participate in religious ceremonies, but they find community and camaraderie inside the walls of a deli. The deli occupies a special place in the Jewish community, which has its roots as far back as the first migrations to the United States.
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