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Submitted by Maor Brodski

Information Picture Question
Category: Translation - German
Approval Date: 4/15/2026 4:05 PM
Family Surname: Riskin
Country: Israel
Town: Haifa
Date of Image: 1935
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Attached is the first of two pages of a letter sent by my great grandfather Dr. Abram Riskin to his wife Bronya and their daughter Miriam, while they were traveling in Semmering, Austria. I find it peculiar that the letter is written in German, as they immigrated to the Land of Israel from the Soviet Union and normally communicated with each other in Russian, including in many other letters written during this trip. Would appreciate your assistance in translation. Thank you.

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4/15/2026 7:27 PM 20 July 1935

To the hotel management in Semmering:

My wife is traveling in Europe and visiting some Austrian resorts. As I would like to use her experiences in my practice, I ask that you oblige her during her stay. I have been a physician in Palestine for 20 years and wish to know if I can recommend Austria’s resorts to my many patients. When you have the opportunity you might send me some of your brochures.
Regards,
Dr. A Riskin

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Translated by Robert Rosenbaum (Ashland, Oregon)
Freelance translator and interpreter
M.A. in Translation and Interpretation (German-English), Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
rosenbaum.robert@gmail.com

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