Interview with Richard Levy, September 20, 2016

Interview Summary

Richard Levy discusses his genealogy and his family's immigration to the United States. He talks about living in Irvine and Lexington, Kentucky and the Right Way Store his father owned. He discusses the role Judaism played throughout his childhood, the Jewish practices his family followed, and their connections to the Jewish community. He talks about his time at the University of Kentucky, including his participation in Hillel and Zeta Beta Tau. He talks about his time in medical school and his experiences as a doctor. He discusses his business ventures and his teaching career. He reflects on the role of Judaism in his life.

Interview Keyword

Anti-Semitism Antisemitism Zeta Beta Tau (ZBT) Greater Louisville Organization for Health (GLOH) University of Louisville Hillel Harvard University Fasts and feasts--Judaism. Holidays. Immigrants Emigration and immigration.

Interview LC Subject

Families. Family histories. Jewish families. Genealogy Irvine (Ky.) Lexington (Ky.). Entrepreneurship Jewish businesspeople Small business--Kentucky Small business--Ownership Jewish children Childhood Religion Worship (Judaism) Jews--Identity. University of Kentucky Medical care Medical centers--Administration Physicians

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