A child of poor Russian-Jewish immigrants, Magdoff grew up in the Bronx.

One of five children, he was born in New York City to Russian-Jewish immigrants.

Many of the children are Russian-Jewish immigrants, and the pledge conjured their experiences at religious places.

His parents were Russian-Jewish immigrants, and his first language was Yiddish.

He was adopted by a childless cobbler and his wife, who, like his parents, were Russian-Jewish immigrants.

His mother was the American-born daughter of Russian-Jewish immigrants.

Several Russian-Jewish immigrants who have never seen a Torah will attend the ceremony.

He was the son of Russian-Jewish immigrants.

Indeed, some Russian-Jewish immigrants have gradually abandoned the tradition.

He was born in Munising, Michigan, the child of Russian-Jewish immigrants.