Editor: Many of us at this time of year are frequenting busy shopping centers or patiently navigating the holiday traffic while our favorite Christmas carols play in the background. It is worthwhile to note that several of these Christmas favorites were composed by individuals who were, in fact, Jewish, including Irving Berlin, a titan among American songwriters who penned “White Christmas.”

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