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Miracle of Light

Collectors Light Up Over Chanukah Lamps
Annette Shapiro’s family chanukiyah, which her grandfather brought from Russia in 1915. Photo by Dan Kacvinski

December 8, 2009
by Leslie Berliant
Mark and Peachy Levy have collected antique Chanukah lamps for more than 30 years. Although neither grew up with a strong Jewish identity, they have deepened their connection through their Judaica collection, including chanukiyot, or Chanukah menorahs, from around the world, many of which have been catalogued and put on display at museums.. . .
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