To gain an appreciation of the Roman Jewish ghetto experience, we participated in a walking tour offered by Micaela Pavoncello. For over a decade, Micaela has been sharing her knowledge of Italian Jewish history and customs with tourists from around the world. Her tours provide a … [Read more...]
Two Children’s Books for Hanukkah
When my children were growing up, there were a limited number of Hanukkah books for children. Each year since their youth, a variety of books have been published. This year, Kar Ben Publishing (a division of Lerner Publishing Group) added two notable books to the … [Read more...]
Chanukah Memories- From Childhood Through Adulthood
Chanukah is a festival that elicits a multitude of lasting memories. My recollections have shifted each decade from one focal point to another. As I matured from a child to a young adult, I became more sophisticated in my outlook. When I became a parent, and later as an empty … [Read more...]
Lending a Helping Hand With Kindness
Life is mostly froth and bubble, Two things stand like stone, Kindness in another's trouble, Courage in your own. ~Adam Lindsay Gordon As an expat living in another country, I had to be resilient and find my inner strength. Some might even call it courage to live … [Read more...]
Multicultural Picture Book- Jews and Muslims
Finding enough historical facts to create a complete picture is oftentimes impossible. Nevertheless, writers remain persistent when they feel a story needs to be told. Karen Gray Ruelle and Deborah Durland DeSaix fall into this category. After gathering a sufficient amount of … [Read more...]
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