In a synagogue somewhere near the end of Coney Island, my uncle Artie and aunt Miriam married, subsequently moving to the surrounds of our nation's capitol.

"The wedding took place in a lovely Reform synagogue in Brighton Beach. It seemed like it was the hottest day of the year, and there was no air-conditioning. There was no caterer, so everybody pitched in and brought sandwiches, potato salad, coleslaw, something to eat."- Miriam

The Wedding Party, below, left to right: Sam, Dora, Harriet (seated), Abraham Baker, Miriam and Arthur Ness, Flora, Pearl (seated), Bernard, Harry (seated) and Charles Burack.