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Old World New World shows a Jewish family’s rise in America
Janet Snyder profiles the Lieber family in Daphne Merkin’s review of Old World New World. The tale follows Sophie and Jacob Lieber as they navigate Jewish heritage and American modernity, with Sam Lieber building a candy business and the clan embracing a blended identity amid shifting traditions.
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Mark Dintenfass
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