How many of these names do you recognize as famous entertainers?

These are their given names and many of them appear on the Memorial plaques at The Actor’s Temple. If you don’t know, Google them to find out:

Benjamin Kubelsky
Aaron Chwatt
Sonya Kalish
Edward Israel Iskowitz
Shirley Schrift
Mendel Berlinger
Mechel Saltpeter

 

For more stories of how refugees survived in New York City After the Second World War, read William Helmreich’s book:
Against All Odds: Holocaust Survivors and the Successful Lives They Made in America

Show Notes:

Rabbi Jill talks about the Temple’s connection to Fountain House. See some of their outreach work here: www.fountainhouse.org

To Contact The Actor’s Temple and Rabbi Jill Hausman
http://www.theactorstemple.org/

 

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