The photograph above was taken by me a few years ago. It shows the synagogue interior of Congregation Mickve Israel.
Thank you to Leora’s book review: Short Story Review: The Oxford Book of Hebrew Short Stories, I now have another book to read. My library was able to get it from the main branch, and I picked it up this afternoon. I also picked up Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend, by Matthew Dicks, and another book entitled Max. by Howard Fast. Speaking of Howard Fast, I bought his novel, Second Generation at a used book shop.
Between the three library books and the one I bought, I will be busy the next few days. Oh, did I mention that I am in the middle of reading Unexpected Gifts, by S. R. Mallery?
I finished reading The Memory Palace: A Memoir. It was a good read.
The Chicken Lady of Jerusalem: A Life of Giving, the Remarkable Story of Clara Hammer, looks to be an inspiring book.
Margot: A Novel, by Jillian Cantor seems to have a unique take on Anne Frank’s sister.
Thoughts go out to my friend, hoping she will get through the next few days of emotional moments.
I am sorry for the update, I inadvertently left out a link.
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Hi Lorri, I am curious to know how you like Margot. I have it too. Looking forward to your review on Margot. Shabbat shalom.
Shabbat Shalom, Susan.
So much to read! Thank you for the link and nice mention.
I took out The Oxford Book of Jewish Short Stories. I read about half of them. This one did include Agnon (it was published earlier than the anthology I reviewed) – A Whole Loaf. So now I am stuck wanted to figure out the symbolism behind the loaf and wondering the details (as Agnon was famous for layers of symbolism).
Oh, thanks on The Oxford Book of Jewish Short Stories…Agnon…that will definitely have me see if I can get a hold of it. He is quite the author as far as symbolism goes. If I can’t get it, maybe I can find the short story.