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Hamilton Hebrew Academy Alumni: Ben Caplan on Jewish Identity and Music

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Hamilton Hebrew Academy alumnus Ben Caplan reflected on growing up in Jewish Hamilton in this interview with Wendy Schneider. The musician recalled attending the school from early childhood through Grade 8 and identified Rabbi Eisenstein and Rivka Shaffir among his early influences. His reflections connected Jewish learning and community experiences at Hamilton Hebrew Academy with the development of his identity and the musical influences he carried into adult life.


Source: Hamilton Jewish News | September 2014 | Wendy Schneider


Original article: Interview with homegrown folk musician Ben Caplan



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