Monthly Archives: January 2011

Book Review: Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum

Holocaust books written from the German point of view have become a growing genre recently.    Some examples are The Book Thief  by Markus Zusak and Blooms of Darkness by Aharon Appelfeld and Jeffery M. Green.  Another novel worth reading is Those … Continue reading

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Heather’s Picks for January

Thank you to Heather Lenson for putting together another fantastic list of websites.   ***Jewish Ideas Daily.  http://www.jewishideasdaily.com/ Each day, an original feature piece adds Jewish focuses on an issue of contemporary interest and enduring relevance.  Linda Silver’s suggestion.  Jewish Family & Life! … Continue reading

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For The Trees

Tu b’Shevat is just around the corner.   Linda Silver has compiled a new list of books to help you celebrate. TU b’SHEVAT THE NEW YEAR OF THE TREES 15 Shevat 5771, Jan. 20, 2011 BEHOLD THE TREES by Sue … Continue reading

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