The Dollmaker of Krakow
Young adult Holocaust narratives aren’t too hard to find. Prisoner B-3087, Refugee, and The Boy in the Striped Pajamas are among the many novels striving to broach a challenging subject for a teen or tween audience. Because children and teens were profoundly impacted by the events leading up to and during World War II, sharing a story from their point of view is a natural entry point for a reader of the same age.
Building the Temple
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah – T'rumah: Building a Sacred Space
Parashat T'ruma describes building a mishkan, a sacred space, and the first central praying place in Jewish life. People were asked to give both their skills and their material possessions to build it, and together they created something both beautiful and portable.
Wholly Jewish: Bryant: From Tennessee to Iraq and Back
Stories We Tell: Bundle of Sticks
Stories We Tell: The Stolen Smell
Stories We Tell: A Drop of Honey
Stories We Tell: The Brisket
Stories We Tell: Turn Your Shoes Around
On the Other Hand: Ten Minutes of Torah – T'tzaveh: Does Our Clothing Show Our Identity?
Parashat Tizaveh goes into the elaborate sacred garments worn by kohanim, the priestly class. Ritual and sacred garb in faith communities - Jewish as well as other faiths - can be a source of identity and inspiration, as well as a link to our shared past.