The Shpiel on the Jewish Letters Project
The Shpiel on Hamilton begins a new season with an engaging conversation featuring Hamilton-born and -raised Lesley Simpson, creator of L'Chaim: The Jewish Letters Project. Simpson shares the story behind her quest to collect and preserve meaningful letters from across the Jewish world. From wisdom-filled correspondence to treasured notes passed down through grandparents, parents, relatives, and friends, the project has become a living archive of memory, connection, and tradition. She describes the search as a treasure hunt, with remarkable letters surfacing in unexpected places and volunteer translators helping bring Spanish, Hebrew, and Yiddish correspondence to life. It's a fascinating conversation about discovery, preservation, and the enduring stories that letters carry across generations.
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