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50. Adam's Siddur

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A family heirloom made its way into Adam’s possession: a Siddur (prayer-book) that’s around 150 years old. In this jubilee episode we discuss the provenance of this Siddur and its original owner, the meaning of a small selection of prayers and what a 30-something-not-typically-a-prayer-book-user is meant to do with this priceless book. Music from this joyous Klezmer ensemble and Prince (who doesn't need our humble link).

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