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Nina Lichtenstein

Nina Lichtenstein is a writer, teacher, and storyteller who divides her time between Maine and Tel Aviv.

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    For the Love of Mackerel

    Norwegians once avoided the fish, due to a strange legend stemming from the Nazi occupation. But to me, it’s a favorite: kosher, delicious, and a reminder of home.

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    Gidon Lev
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    Taking Holocaust Education to TikTok

    A survivor uses his optimistic outlook—and his dancing skills—to entertain and teach, 30 seconds at a time

    byNina Lichtenstein
  • Liv London, in her home in Oslo, explains how traditional shrouds are made
    Liv London, in her home in Oslo, explains how traditional shrouds are made
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    Oslo’s Jewish Sewing Circle

    A small group of women in Norway are keeping tradition alive by sewing traditional shrouds for the dead

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    Make Your Own Gravlaks

    Less salty and more elegant than lox, this Scandinavian specialty is easy to prepare at home

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    Why Oslo Ran Out of Matzo

    And what it has to do with Brexit

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    Judy Batalion
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    Adapting Untold Holocaust Stories for Young Readers

    How Judy Batalion turned a book about women resistance fighters in the ghettos into an age-appropriate resource for middle schoolers

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    A Passover Snack That Packs a Crunch

    How to make granola you’ll want to eat by the handful

    byNina Lichtenstein
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    Saying Goodbye to Seafood

    When I converted to Judaism, I left behind part of my Norwegian heritage

    byNina Lichtenstein
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