The Moth

Jewish Blood, Irish Heart

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An American man goes in search of Thanksgiving in Ireland.

Tags Cultural traditions Religious traditions Friendship Music Religion Adventure Mature content Surprising Bittersweet Atmospheric Thought-provoking Wistful Nostalgic Hopeful

Storyteller

Brian Finkelstein

Featured on

December 21, 2009

Recorded Date

December 16, 2003

“We drive three hours to Dublin to go get a turkey from a Chinese restaurant for Thanksgiving to have in Wicklow.”

Photo by Braden Moran
Brian Finkelstein

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