About Rachel Adler: RACHEL ADLER is the David Ellenson Professor of Modern Jewish Thought at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, Los Angeles Campus. She is the author of Engendering Judaism, the first book by a female theologian to win a National Jewish Book Award for Jewish Thought. Rabbi Adler has a PhD in Religion and Social Ethics from the University of Southern California, rabbinical ordination from Hebrew Union College. What inspires you to write? I write when something … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Rachel Adler
Lilly’s Album – based on a true story: A powerful story of love by Uri J. Nachimson
In the town of Wloszczowa on Christmas day of 1915, Lilly was born, the main character of the work of Uri Jerzy Nachimson - his aunt. In reality the characters in this book are many, because Lilly's Jewish family was numerous, whose relationships were marked by a deep affection and mutual solidarity. Not lacking in this detailed and fascinating reconstruction of a family history extended to the destiny of a community, the episodes of misunderstanding, the quarrels, the expulsions, as happens to … [Read more...] about Lilly’s Album – based on a true story: A powerful story of love by Uri J. Nachimson
Caving In The Holy Land by Itai Schkolnik
The human-being have been using caves all over the world since the beginning of time. Caves were used for different purposes such as hiding, refugee, treasure keeping, burial and also for living. Many cultures around the globe used caves for those purposes for millions of years. Israel itself have become an important area in the old days for prehistoric people who traveled from Africa towards Europe and some of them stopped along the way to live inside caves. In fact, in the Carmel Mountains … [Read more...] about Caving In The Holy Land by Itai Schkolnik
The Genesis of Revelation: Secrets of the Bible Revealed and a Case for Reformation by Aerik Vondenburg
The Genesis of Revelation exposes the secrets of the Bible. The ground-breaking findings reveal that almost everything that is known about the Bible, God, and Jesus, has been based upon an astonishing misunderstanding. According to Jesus, the primary underlying message of his teachings was "hidden" from those who were not ready to know the truth (Mark 4:22; Luke 19:42). This special knowledge is related to what is referred to in the Old Testament as the "secret things" of the Lord (Deuteronomy … [Read more...] about The Genesis of Revelation: Secrets of the Bible Revealed and a Case for Reformation by Aerik Vondenburg
The Fiery Alphabet by Diane Lefer
It’s dangerous for a girl to be a mathematical prodigy in eighteenth-century Rome. Daniela Messo and her father withdraw from the world, but Giuseppe Balsamo arrives with his occult magic and the claim that Daniela has inherited the secrets of a long-dead Jewish mystic. Posing as wonder-working pilgrims, they swindle their way across Europe, ever further east, en route perhaps to Jerusalem or to an ambiguous salvation. Targeted Age Group:: 16+ What Inspired You to Write Your … [Read more...] about The Fiery Alphabet by Diane Lefer
Interview with Author – S. & E. Bohstrom
About S. & E. Bohstrom: Sam Bohstrom is a ancient historian and writer, whose historical articles features in some the biggest European and American popular historical magazines. Sam was born in 1985 and grew up on the Swedish west coast. He obtained a Bachelor and Master degree in ancient history and classical archaeology at Gothenburg University and a second Master degree in Biblical History and archaeology at Tel Aviv University. Sam lives with his wife Esther in Israel where he is … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – S. & E. Bohstrom
The Book of Zev by Marilyn Ida Horowitz
Can a New York City cab driver and a beautiful private chef prevent a fanatical Middle Eastern dignitary from blowing up the United Nations and launching a nuclear attack on Israel in less time than it took God to create the world? The Book of Zev is a political thriller that tells the story of two gentle people who change the course of history. Zev Bronfman, a strapping 32-year old-virgin, angry atheist, refugee from a religious Jewish life, and former engineer for the U.S. Patent Office in … [Read more...] about The Book of Zev by Marilyn Ida Horowitz
Interview with Author – Marilyn Ida Horowitz
About Marilyn Ida Horowitz: Marilyn Ida Horowitz is an award-winning New York University professor, author, producer, and Manhattan-based writing coach, who works with successful novelists, produced screenwriters, and award-winning filmmakers. She has a passion for helping novices get started. Since 1998 she has taught thousands of aspiring screenwriters to complete a feature length screenplay using her method. She served a full tenure as a judge for the Fulbright Scholarship Program for film … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Marilyn Ida Horowitz
