Close to my roots.In this city a Mexican Jewish person can find the perfect way to celebrate Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) and Mexican Independence Day, which coincided this year. The 300-year-old Bevis Marks Synagogue Bevis Marks Synagogue is the main synagogue of the Spanish and Portuguese Jewish Community of London, and the oldest synagogue in the British Isles. It is located off Bevis Marks, in Aldgate ward, of the City of London. , near Liverpool Street Station Liverpool Street station, also called London Liverpool Street, is a major railway station and connected London Underground station in the north eastern corner of the City of London in England. , continued its services through both World Wars, the departure of the Jewish community from the neighbourhood, and the terrorist bombings of 1992 and 1993. The lovely building, illuminated by chandeliers, makes me feel closer to my roots. Not far away, the Mexican Embassy is entertaining about 500 people for Independence Day with tortilla, Mexican beer Beer in Mexico has a long history. Fermented beverages long predate the arrival of European conquistadors in America. Beer in the European style became mass produced in the 19th century, and continues to be popular today. , tequila tequila Distilled liquor, usually clear in colour and unaged, made from the fermented juice of the Mexican agave plant. (See agave family.) It contains 40–50% alcohol. and a traditional Mariachi mariachi Traditional Mexican street ensemble. The performer, the musical style, and the musical ensemble are called mariachi. Mariachi music emerged in the late 1700s or early 1800s. band. For a while I can forget my homesickness and pretend to be in Mexico. My family comes from Suchowola, Poland, a small town that is considered to be the geographic centre of Europe. Of eight brothers, two made their way to London in the late 19th century, and one of them became the King's tailor. One generation later, my great-grandfather went to Mexico, but the distance never kept the family apart. Over the years, we have gone on visiting each other. |
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