Columbia Center for Oral History Portal > Reminiscences of Nili Schiffman : oral history, 2001-2003.
Creator: | Schiffman, Nili | Project: | September 11, 2001 oral history narrative and memory project. (see all project interviews) | Phys. Desc. : | transcript 61 pages sound recordings 3 audiocassettes (72, 82 min.) | Location: | Columbia Center for Oral History | Full CLIO record >> |
Biographical NoteInternship Coordinator, Museum of Jewish Heritage.
Scope and ContentsBorn Springfield, MA; childhood Columbus, O.H., Jerusalem, Israel, Oregon; education: B.A. Boston University, M.A. Johns Hopkins University; career: Museum of Jewish Heritage; reflections on Israeli-American identity; 9/11: witnessing impact of planes and collapse of towers, prayer as response to panic, escape to Staten Island; post 9/11: increased patriotism, changing religious views, impact of 9/11 on the Museum of Jewish heritage, camaraderie with neighbors, reflections on the war in Iraq, concern for immigrant rights, World Trade Center memorial plans.
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