The schlep to get a tongue sandwich or stuffed derma is often tedious in some cities. Gone are the days where city dwellers could find a pastrami sandwich and matzoh ball soup on almost every street corner. Many Jewish delis nationwide are shutting their doors as rents and the cost of ingredients increase, as people become more health-conscious, and as Jewish traditions are less frequently passed on to younger generations. ![]() We’re all taking turns getting sick from this virus.” “But with the curfews in New York City… and no business, lunch, catering, I’m doing an hour or two of business a night just for dinner. People needed food, everybody was closed,” Lederman said. “When Covid came, actually we were getting busy. ![]() Then the coronavirus hit, and he was forced to close his deli for good - with no plans to reopen.
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