Remembering a sacred night, Students of the Hebrew school of Temple Sinai on Wilson Ave

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Remembering a sacred night, Students of the Hebrew school of Temple Sinai on Wilson Ave

Date4/5/1985

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Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Original Toronto Star caption: Remembering a sacred night; Students of the Hebrew school of Temple Sinai on Wilson Ave. rehearse the seder; the family-centred ceremony that last night began the week-long Passover celebration; high point of Jewish worship around the world. Guided by Judy Dicker; school supervisor; Marc Singer; 4; left; Noah plener; Lee Jacobs and Jordon Glick; all 5; commemorate the Israelites' escape from Egypt.

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Rites and ceremonies

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0013239F

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