In this episode, Willie learns all about the store’s founders, Louis and Lillian Zabar (who also happen to be his great-grandparents). Featuring an in-depth conversation with official Family Historian Lori Zabar, previously unreleased archival interviews, and testimonials from people who knew this legendary couple. Learn all about Louis and Lillian’s lives in Ukraine, their escape from the pogroms, and how they started a family business that still thrives today.  

Theme music: Mozart’s “Eine Kleine Nachtmusik allegro” performed by the Advent Chamber Orchestra. Licensed under Creative Commons BY-SA 3.0