Ernest Peixotto (October 15, 1869 – December 6, 1940) was an American artist, illustrator, and author. Although he was known mainly for his murals and his travel literature, his artwork also regularly appeared in Scribner’s Magazine. [Wikipedia]
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Reform and Conservative Jews may be the best audience for Why Do Jewish?, because they already have a “foot in the door” of Jewish life. They may attend services on Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur; they may attend or host a Passover Seder; they may give Chanukah presents or light candles nightly; but being an active member of the Jewish community, identifying their Jewishness as one of their most important attributes – not. (Steve Kramer)
Pumpkin has a rich and often overlooked history in Sephardic Jewish cuisine. Introduced to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century, it was quickly embraced by Jews, who incorporated the versatile vegetable into dishes across the Mediterranean and beyond. (Cailin Acosta)
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Apatow, known for films such as The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Knocked Up, interviews a range of performers, including Jerry Seinfeld, Mel Brooks, Steve Martin, Harold Ramis, Chris Rock, Jon Stewart, Sarah Silverman, Amy Schumer and Seth Rogen. The conversations span generations and different styles of comedy, from stand-up and television to film and screenwriting. [Cailin Acosta]
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It’s not strange in the “look how clever we are” way. It just keeps sliding between things , a little mystery, a little romance, a synagogue power struggle, a scene that’s straight-up funny, and about a third of the way in I gave up trying to guess where it was going. (Michael R. Mantell, Ph.D.)
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In this story, Chanukah is a day away when a bearded postman delivers a letter from the chief rabbi who writes that he is coming to Chelm tomorrow to celebrate Purim. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Books, Poetry & Short Stories, Donald H. Harrison, Jewish Fiction, Jewish Religion, Staff and Bylined Contributors, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & SatireDo Jews believe in angels? The Hebrew word for angel, mal’ach, means “messenger,” and in biblical sources, angels deliver specific information or carry out particular functions. In the Torah, an angel prevents Abraham from slaughtering his son Isaac. An angel appears to Moses in the burning bush and gives direction to the Israelites during the desert sojourn following the liberation from Egypt. Angels are associated with visions and prophecies. [Cailin Acosta]
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Chaya Ann Tober is a fourth grader growing up in New York City. Her initials, C.A.T., seem almost destined for her because Chaya is fascinated by cats. She loves her family’s cat, Ollie, and spends time wondering what cats do when people are not around. [Cailin Acosta]
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R.L. Stine (October 8, 1943) is an American novelist. He is the writer of Goosebumps, a horror fiction novel series for children which has sold over 400 million copies globally in 35 languages, becoming the second-best-selling book series in history. The series spawned a media franchise including two television series, a video game series, a comic series, and two feature films. [Wikipedia]
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“Free yourself from the concentration camp of your own mind. The key is in your pocket, and the key is courage.” — Dr. Edith Eger
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This story, intended to be read to kindergarteners and first graders, mixes Jewish culture with Texas tale-telling notable for exaggerating dimensions. (Donald H. Harrison)
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I suppose the underlying message of this book is don’t procrastinate until the last minute, lest your Hanukkah treats be sold out and invited company will be disappointed. [Donald H. Harrison]
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Ronen Altman Kaydar (October 1, 1972) is an Israeli writer and poet. The topics of his academic and artistic writing include science fiction, sexual identity, philosophy of science, history of science and more.
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Elie Wiesel (September 30, 1928 – July 2, 2016) was a Romanian-born American writer, professor, political activist, Nobel laureate, and Holocaust survivor. He authored 57 books, written mostly in French and English, including Night, which is based on his experiences as a Jewish prisoner at Auschwitz and Buchenwald during the Holocaust. [Wikipedia]
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