Category Archives: Rachel Holtzman

A tale of friendship lost, yet remembered

Posted on March 5, 2021 by brucesmith49

By Rachel Holtzman Contributing Editor to the Mountain News-WA The subject of anti-Semitism came up in a recent zoom gathering of my little international Yiddish discussion group. Zeev, a professor from Toronto and Mira, a long retired programmer from Moscow … Continue reading →

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True friendships emerge in the time of Covid

Posted on June 19, 2020 by brucesmith49

By Rachel Holtzman Special to the Mountain News Free flowing thoughts of Rachel I have a nomination for the Hero Chronicles, or whatever they may be called in the face of Covid 19. It’s not a nurse or doctor or … Continue reading →

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Quarantining in New York – a personal account

Posted on April 28, 2020 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News from our contributor, Rachel Holtzman, who has been in quarantine since early March at her home on Long Island, NY. ******************* Covid ala Altamont Avenue The red sweatshirt or the New York Liberty one? Mock … Continue reading →

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Mah nish tanu: Why is this night different from all other nights, (or days)? – Passover in Quarantine

Posted on April 3, 2020 by brucesmith49

Special to the Mountain News, from contributor Rachel Holtzman Editor’s Note: America may not be “raring to go,” as the President as hoped a few weeks ago, but Easter and Passover are upon us. Passover is a unique religious celebration, … Continue reading →

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