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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