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“This Is a Soul” author to speak
Author Marilyn Berger will discuss “This Is a Soul: The Mission of Rick Hodes” at the JCC of Eastern Fairfield County on Wednesday, Mar. 9
The Collected Writings of Sarah Rose Horowitz
In his tribute, David Horowitz recounted how his daughter’s absolute generosity of spirit affected his life and those around her — despite her many physical afflictions brought on by Turner syndrome, which tragically shortened her life.
W. Htfd. teacher writes children’s book
If you’re still shopping for a Chanukah gift for a special little person, you may want to check out a brand new children’s picture book by Howard Meyerowitz of West… Read more
Fire Ice Air. A Polish Jew’s Memoir of Yeshiva, Siberia, America
Dr. Jacob Neusner reviews a new book by by Rabbi Simcha Shafran with Avi Shafran. (Hashgacha Press, Staten Island, N.Y.)
Nov. 17 Book launch: A Life of the Land
The Greater Hartford Jewish Historical Society invites the community to a book launch for its new publication, “A Life of the Land: Connecticut’s Jewish Farmers” on Wednesday, Nov. 17 at… Read more
“Converting to Reform Judaism,” by Rabbi Harold S. Silver
Review of Rabbi Harold S. Silver’s book “Converting to Reform Judaism,” from Rabbi Stephe Fuchs.
Book Review: “Converting to Reform Judaism,” by Rabbi Harold S. Silver
By Rabbi Stephen Fuchs In the 200 years since the first Reform service was held in Seesen, Germany, I can think of no rabbi or religious leader who has had… Read more
Summer page turners
Summertime … what better time to sit down in the shade with a good book? Here are summer reading selections from some folks throughout Connecticut… Susan K. Boyar, Book-group discussion… Read more
New book decodes Israeli culture to Americans
By Cindy Mindell WEST HARTFORD – Jason Alster was in an Israeli movie theater when he decided to write a book. He was watching “Under the Tuscan Sun,” a film… Read more
