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From solitary worship to the construction of the first ever prison synagogue, this month's Unlocking History video focuses on the practice of Judaism at Eastern State Penitentiary. How was the faith practiced by those living at Eastern State? What efforts are being taken to preserve these sacred spaces today? Learn that and more when your watch the latest installation of Unlocking History.