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Who By Fire: War, Atonement, and the Resurrection of Leonard Cohen
Par Matti Friedman. 2022
The incredible never-before-told story of Leonard Cohen's 1973 tour of Israel during the Yom Kippur War. "Who by Fire is…
a stunning resurrection of a moment in the life of Leonard Cohen and the history of Israel. It’s the story of a young artist in crisis and a young country at war, and the powerful resonance of the chord struck between them. A beautiful, haunting book full of feeling." —Nicole Krauss, author of To Be a Man In October, 1973, the poet and singer Leonard Cohen – 39 years old, famous, unhappy, and at a creative dead end – traveled to the Sinai desert and inserted himself into the chaos and bloodshed of the Yom Kippur War. Moving around the front with a guitar and a pick-up team of local musicians, Cohen dived headlong into the midst of a global crisis and met hundreds of fighting men and women at the worst moment of their lives. His audiences heard him knowing it might be the last thing they heard, and those who survived never forgot what they heard. Cohen’s war tour was an electric cultural moment, one that still echoes today, and one that inspired some of his greatest songs – but a moment that only few knew about, until now. In Who By Fire, Canadian-Israeli journalist Matti Friedman gives us a riveting account of what happened during those weeks in Israel in October, 1973. With access to amazing and never-before-seen material written by Cohen himself, along with dozens of interviews and rare photographs, Friedman revives this fraught and stunning time, presenting an intimate and unforgettable portrait of the artist, and of the young people who heard him sing in the midst of combat. Who By Fire brings us close to one the greatest, most brilliant and charismatic voices of our times, and gives us a rare glimpse of war, faith, and belonging.Cut me loose: sin and salvation after my ultra-Orthodox girlhood
Par Leah Vincent. 2014
The author was born into an ultra-Orthodox Jewish family in Pittsburgh. At sixteen, Leah broke the rules by exchanging letters…
with a male friend, and her parents cut off ties with their daughter. Leah moved to New York but was unprepared for the freedoms she encountered in the secular community. Contains explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and strong languageThe invisible wall: a love story that broke barriers
Par Harry Bernstein. 2008
In a small English town on the eve of WWI, Harry's family struggles to make ends meet. His father spends…
his low wages on drinking on gambling. His mother, devoted to her children survives on her dreams. His older sister does the unthinkable; she falls in love with a Christian. They are separated by an "invisible wall". When Harry discovers the affair, he must choose what he knows to be true in his heartI will protect you: A true story of twins who survived auschwitz
Par Eva Mozes Kor. 2022
The illuminating and deeply moving true story of twin sisters who survived Nazi experimentation, against all odds, during the Holocaust.…
Eva and her identical twin sister, Miriam, had a mostly happy childhood. Theirs was the only Jewish family in their small village in the Transylvanian mountains, but they didn't think much of it until anti-Semitism reared its ugly head in their school. Then, in 1944, ten-year-old Eva and her family were deported to Auschwitz. At its gates, Eva and Miriam were separated from their parents and other siblings, selected as subjects for Dr. Mengele's infamous medical experiments. During the course of the war, Mengele would experiment on 3,000 twins. Only 160 would survive—including Eva and Miriam. Writing with her friend Danica Davidson, Eva reveals how two young girls were able to survive the unimaginable cruelty of the Nazi regime, while also eventually finding healing and the capacity to forgive. Spare and poignant, I Will Protect You is a vital memoir of survival, loss, and forgivenessJust a girl: A true story of world war ii
Par Lia Levi. 2022
In this award-winning memoir translated from Italian to English, a Jewish girl grows up during a difficult time of racial…
discrimination and war, and discovers light in unexpected places. This classic, powerful story from Lia Levi is adapted for young readers, with a powerful author's note to readers. 1938, Italy. Six-year-old Lia loves to build sandcastles at the beach and her biggest problem is her shyness and quiet, birdlike voice—until prime minister Mussolini joins forces with Hitler in World War II, and everything changes. Now there are laws saying Jewish children can't go to school, Jews can't work, or go on vacation. It's difficult for Lia to understand why this is happening to her family. When her father loses his job, they must give up their home and move from city to city. As war comes closer, it becomes too dangerous to stay together, and Lia and her sisters are sent to hide at a convent. Will she ever be "just a girl" again? The memoir is full of poignant moments of friendship and loss, dreaded tests at school, told in Lia's captivating voice, as she grows into a young teen. Just a Girl is an important addition to the WWII Jewish canon. Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobookThe meaning of sunglasses: and a guide to almost all things fashionable
Par Hadley Freeman. 2008
Fashion editor and columnist examines women's obsession with fashion and beauty. In short, satirical essays Freeman evaluates the various available…
types of blouses, exercise clothes, animal prints, accessories, swimsuits, and shoes, and explains what your choices say about you. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2008Macular disease: practical strategies for living with vision loss
Par Peggy R. Wolfe. 2008
Author offers ideas and strategies for living with declining vision and provides examples from her own experience. Suggests ways to…
organize one's home and deal with financial and legal affairs. Encourages others to embrace technology to enjoy reading, writing, and using computers. Lists useful organizations and companies. 2008Macular degeneration: a complete guide for patients and their families
Par Michael A. Samuel. 2008
Retinal surgeon discusses the causes and diagnoses associated with the wet and dry forms of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Includes…
guidelines for treatment; suggests nutritional therapy, including sample meals; and presents tips for improving the quality of life while coping with AMD. 2008Jews and power (Jewish Encounters Series)
Par Ruth R. Wisse. 2007
Harvard professor examines the politics of Jews in relation to the politics of anti-Semites as they existed throughout history. Argues…
the importance of a sovereign Israel to Jewish survival and notes Israel's staunch defense of democracy. 2007Celebrate Hanukkah: With Light, Latkes, and Dreidels (Holidays around the world)
Par Deborah Heiligman. 2006
Explains the Jewish holiday called Hanukkah or the Festival of Lights. Discusses the menorah, prayers, traditional foods, and the game…
of spinning the dreidel. Includes instructions for lighting candles and playing dreidel, and a recipe for latkes, or potato pancakes. For grades K-3 and older readers. 2006All about your eyes
Par Jennifer S. Weizer, Sharon Fekrat. 2006
Physicians offer a guide to all parts of the eye and its diseases including cataracts, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic…
retinopathy. Suggests ways for readers to understand and participate in their own eye care. Discusses symptoms, examinations, treatment, prognosis, vision correction surgery, and eye injuries. 2006Stars of David: prominent Jews talk about being Jewish
Par Abigail Pogrebin. 2005
Jewish freelance journalist's interviews with sixty-two prominent Jews on the subject of being famous and being Jewish, and how their…
heritage factors into their public lives. Interviewees include Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Neil Simon, Beverly Sills, Joan Rivers, Sarah Jessica Parker, Nora Ephron, Barney Frank, Mike Wallace, and Larry King. 2005The sabbath: its meaning for modern man (FSG Classics)
Par Abraham Joshua Heschel, Ilya Schor. 2005
Rabbi Heschel discusses the nature and celebration of Shabbat, the Jewish Sabbath. Heschel's thesis is that Judaism is a religion…
of time, not space, and that the Sabbath is a day for the "detachment from things and practical affairs, as well as of attachment to the spirit." 1951Protect your sight: How to save your vision in the epidemic of macular degeneration
Par Mary Allen, Mark Wilkinson, James C Folk, James Folk. 2006
Comprehensive guide to age-related macular degeneration (AMD). Ophthalmologists Folk and Wilkinson describe the nature and symptoms of AMD, possible causes,…
and risk factors, including smoking and cardiovascular disease. They also discuss treatments and rehabilitation and recommend diet and lifestyle changes to help reduce chance and severity of onset. 2006On Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
Par Cathy Goldberg Fishman, Melanie W. Hall. 2000
A young girl describes the activities and meaning of the Jewish High Holy Days as she celebrates them with her…
family. Explains why Rosh Hashanah, the New Year, takes place in the seventh month and why Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement, is a fasting day. For grades K-3. 1997Coping with vision disorders (Coping)
Par Debbie Stanley. 2001
Provides a brief overview of eye conditions that can cause vision impairment or blindness, such as retinitis pigmentosa, diabetic retinopathy,…
glaucoma, cataracts, papilledema, macular degeneration, and traumatic injury. Discusses treatment options, physical and emotional impact, and ways to accommodate vision disorders. For senior high and older readers. 2001My grandfather's blessings: stories of strength, refuge, and belonging
Par Rachel Naomi Remen. 2000
Inspirational accounts by a chronically ill cancer physician and author of Kitchen Table Wisdom (DB 44852), whose grandfather was a…
rabbi and Kabbalah scholar. Remen describes learning about blessings from dying people and presents examples of giving and receiving these acknowledgments of the divine spark in everything. 2000The journey that saved Curious George: the true wartime escape of Margret and H.A. Rey (Curious George)
Par Louise Borden, Allan Drummond. 2005
Biography of the Jewish writers who fled from Nazi-occupied France with the original manuscript for Curious George. Features the creation…
of the illustrated story and its four-month journey with the couple by bicycle, train, and ship to New York City, where the book was published. For grades 3-6. 2005Hanukkah lights: stories of the season : from NPR's annual holiday special
Par Media Melcher, Sandra Dionisi. 2005
Twelve stories celebrating Hanukkah by contemporary authors Myra Goldberg, Daniel Pinkwater, Harlan Ellison, Dani Shapiro, Elie Wiesel, Mark Helprin, and…
others. In Anne Roiphe's "The Demon Foiled," a new Jewish mayor attempts to light the family Hanukkah candles while he is being filmed for local TV. 2005Mitzvah magic: what kids can do to change the world
Par Danny Siegel, Naomi Eisenberger. 2002
Accounts of young people whose good deeds improved life for someone else, their community, and the world. Each chapter ends…
with suggested projects that can make similar differences. Based on the traditional Jewish concept of "mitzvah," performing personal acts of kindness. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 2002