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Rabbi Beckerman preserves Agudas Israel legacy in downtown tour
Retired Texas Oklahoma and Alaska service member turned local historian guides synagogue members on a sidewalk tour of old Agudas Israel era shops in Hendersonville. He credits filmmaker Sid Williams and local families for preserving a rich retail and community memory, revealing links to Kalin's Furniture and notable figures like Sandy Levinson.
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Louis Williams
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Morris Kalin
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Shirley Adler
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Sanford Victor
Sandy” Levinson
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