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…they wanted to create a friendly, informal, Israeli-style eatery. 'We are both Israelis and Jewish and we were next door to a syna- gogue, so making an Israeli restaurant came naturally to us," says Mr. Bergel. "We wanted to make a gath- ering place for people from all re- ligions, a place where everybody could relax and feel comfortable," adds Mr. Metzger. Six months after they bought the property, Cafe Oren opened. Almost right away it caugh...…

















































