The Jewish High Holidays are a time for reflection. Observant Jews ponder over the events of the past year and assess the quality of their day-to-day behavior and how they interacted with family and friends. An honest evaluation of one’s accomplishments and shortcomings becomes a … [Read more...]
Sorting Out the Facts
Days after listening to Ela Weissberger's talk at the Boulder Public Library, I continued to think about her words. I questioned when the retelling of a Holocaust event becomes an accepted fact and when does it fall under historic scrutiny? … [Read more...]
Brundibar and Ela Weissberger in Boulder
Years ago, I started collecting children’s books. My early selections were purchased for my four sons. As a grad student and later as a teacher, my interest in children’s literature naturally expanded. Shelf after shelf was filled with books. I was drawn to the magical nature of … [Read more...]
Looking For Jewish London
“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” --Saint Augustine, a 5th century Roman Christian theologian Without travel, my life would not be complete. Each time I explore new places, I pick up bits and pieces of history and culture and simultaneously … [Read more...]
Jew Town and the Paradesi Synagogue
Years ago, I gawked at pictures of the handmade tiles that adorn this famous 16th century synagogue. I never imagined that one day I would walk on those handmade Chinese tiles or gaze up at the colored glass lanterns. A trip to Jew Town and the Paradesi Synagogue did not not seem … [Read more...]
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