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mountain grammy

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8. My grandparents knew when it was time to go

Reply to BlueWavePsych (Original post)

Mon May 18, 2026, 10:05 AM

21 hrs ago

they emigrated to America from Poland in 1911. Anti semitism was the reason. my grandfather was a rabbi and a tailor...they saved every penny to get out. My mom was born in the USA. She always said, be aware. Don't ever think it can't happen here, it already has and still is... she learned that being stationed in the south.

I've told my granddaughters.. time to go!

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