They are descendants of families who fled the fighting in 1948 that eventually created the state of Israel.

VOA: standard.2010.06.29

She thinks that with each coming generation, her descendants' quality of life will continue to improve.

VOA: standard.2009.09.28

Jews who are descendants of the priestly caste of Aaron, the first High Priest in the Bible, covered their heads with prayer shawls and raised their hands to bless the congregation.

VOA: standard.2010.04.01

On an overcast spring day, and descendants of internees - gathered at the college for a conference to recall those times, and to create a memorial to those who lived through it.

VOA: standard.2010.06.22