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Chaja Epelzwajg & Aron Znaimer: Passing on a Legacy to their Grandson

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The story of Chaja Epelzwajg and Aron Znaimer is a collection of near misses and quick thinking. Despite never meeting his grandparents, Leith Znaimer cherishes the stories of their escape from Eastern Europe, immigration to Montreal and their years of sacrifice for their children. Now, Leith, a soon-to-be graduate in Physics from McGill University, tells this story as a part of his journey to connect with his Jewish heritage. From Saint Moritz pens to swapped identities to back-room gambling, dive into this couple's amazing story, as told by their grandson Leith.

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Before the war

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Aron Znaimer

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Chaja Epelzwajg, Aron Znaimer with their first son Moses.

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Chaja and Aron in later years

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