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‘World’s Second-Largest Jewish City’

Drawing by Mark Podwal

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“World’s second largest Jewish city” by Mark Podwal. Credit: Courtesy.
Mark Podwal is an artist in New York. He has illustrated many of the books of his friend Elie Wiesel, and his work can be found in major museums, Jewish and non-Jewish, worldwide.

“The world’s second largest Jewish city” by artist Mark Podwal.

Empire State Building Israeli Flag
“World’s second largest Jewish city” by Mark Podwal. Credit: Courtesy.

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