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Ilana Gimpelevich

Apr 24, 2025, 7:08 PM

‘Did Any of Your Family Perish in the Holocaust?’

Silence. What is Holocaust? There was the Great Patriotic War. Grandma and Grandpa survived, Fought even, Heroes, medals… We don’t talk about the War. Grandma cries easily Over everything. At some point, I was let in on a secret, Heavy, Shameful, Unofficial. Grandma Rachel (that’s your great grandma) Stayed behind In Zaporojie (Zaporojitza?) To help a pregnant...

Apr 11, 2025, 1:23 AM

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About Me

Ilana Gimpelevich is a life-long learner. A mother to five children, she has lived in diverse Jewish communities. Currently a student in Yeshivat Maharat, she is interested in exploring the intersection of traditional texts with the modern reality.