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More Great Jewish Books

The Rebbe’s Army: Inside the World of Chabad-Lubavitch by Sue Fishkoff (2003) I read this book a few years ago and found it an excellent introduction for those who are interested in Lubavitch Chassidim and how they have expanded from a relative small Chassidic group in White Russia to an organization with over 3,000 official centers around the world which provide Shabbat meals, lectures, a second home and Jewish simcha (joy) to any Jew who is in, let’s say, Hong Kong and is looking for freshly baked challah or a minyan (group of ten) for davening (praying). This book gives … Continue reading →

Jewish Books for Everybody

Here are some great books for everybody, Jewish or not. I really, really love Doesn’t Anyone Blush Anymore, Rabbi Manis Friedman(1996). Bob Dylan also loves this book, as you can see his comment on the cover. Rabbi Friedman is certainly among the great thinkers of this generation, and this book is essential reading if you are interested in a happy marriage and family life (or if you are single and want to find happiness) The Committed Life by Rebbetzin Esther Jungreis (HarperSanFrancisco, 1999). I read this book when it was first published, and it had an immediate effect on my … Continue reading →

Genealogy Podcast Roundup – Week of November 1, 2011

The weekly Genealogy Podcast Roundup is back! This is where to go to find podcasts that are dedicated to topics that are relevant to genealogists. It is also a good place to find out about new genealogy resources, conferences, and websites. Genealogy Guys Podcast released episode number 226 on October 22, 2011. In this episode, Drew and George talk about news from Ancestry.com, Find My Past, RootsMagic, Footnote.com, and more. They also go over a whole lot of listener email, and respond to it. GeneaBloggers has an episode that was released on October 28, 2011. This episode is called “Haunted … Continue reading →

Genealogy Magazines

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There are a number of magazines that are dedicated to helping genealogists further their research. Some magazines are specialized, pertaining to genealogy for a particular location, ethnicity, time period, etc. Other magazines are more general, and can be useful to the majority of genealogists. Listed here are five of the most popular genealogy magazines. Prices listed here are effective as of May 27, 2010, and are subject to change. Family Tree Magazine According to their website, Family Tree Magazine is “American’s #1 family history magazine”. This magazine is perfect for beginning genealogists wanting to learn how to get started. Topics … Continue reading →

Rituals and Ceremonies For Adoptive Families

Adoptive parents are a diverse group. On average they are slightly higher income than the general population and have a slightly higher average educational level than the general populace. They come from all religious persuasions and from none. For those adoptive parents who practice a religion, that religion can be a bonding force for their new family. Families who do not practice a religion may nonetheless seek a special ritual or celebration to mark the arrival of a child and various milestones in the adoption process and in the family’s life. Some families have entrustment ceremonies when birthparents place an … Continue reading →

Oprah Speaks about Herman Rosenblat’s “Angel at the Fence”

Ah, it was the greatest love story that never really happened. You know, when Oprah gives you her stamp of approval, it is a big, big thing. Even as a mere mortal, I know that Oprah has the power to make you or break you, so why would you jeopardize yourself with a lie? (This file, by Alan Light, is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 License) One might ask that of Herman Rosenblat, the author of the yet to be released book “Angel at the Fence.” In case you haven’t heard, the book was to tell the story of … Continue reading →

Learning and Teaching about the Holocaust

During my last year of teaching in Israel, I prepared my own literature program about the Holocaust. Like other English teachers on staff, I was really insecure on how to approach teaching it and more particularly, I was afraid that it would reveal to me the true essence of being a Jew. I chose Elie Wiesel’s powerful gripping account of his experience living at the extermination camps in Buchenwald and Buna in Night. Not too long ago, this book made headlines with Ophra’s Book club. I highly recommend reading this book. I thought the book was age appropriate for my … Continue reading →

Distance Learning Homeschool Programs Oa-RA

In my post on hybrid homeschooling, I talked about combining homeschooling with distance learning or local classes. Here continues the list of Distance Learning Programs you can use. Oak Meadow School is a Waldorf-style curriculum program for preschool through high school. The school is fully accredited which will make it easy to transfer credits. Oak Meadow offers a diverse choice of programs and promises to meet each family’s unique needs, including printed, or online. Enrollment costs start at $1000.00 a year depending on the chosen program. Online School for Young Shluchim is an online school strictly for Jewish children. While … Continue reading →

Historical Fiction of the Modern Time Period

Whether you use the Charlotte Mason Method of Homeschooling, or a more relaxed approach of reading your way through history, historical fiction books are wonderful tools. By reading historical fiction, children more closely associate with children or people of the time period they are studying. This will help them to remember facts and dates long after the books are put down. My children are currently studying the modern time period in their history class, and it has been a struggle for me to find age appropriate historical fiction books for them to read. There is just a whole lot more … Continue reading →

Gathered: A Novel of Ruth — LeeAnn Setzer

Most of us are familiar with the story of Ruth as found in the Bible in the book of the same name. Ruth was a young woman who found herself a widow after only ten years of marriage. Upon the death of her husband, she was free to return to her home, but her love for her mother-in-law Naomi was so great that she chose to travel to a strange land and be by Naomi’s side as a companion and protector. She eventually married Boaz, the owner of a nearby field who allowed her to gather up the leftovers after … Continue reading →