FYI: A review of The Veterans of History: A Young Person’s History of the Jews will appear in the September/October issue of AJL Reviews.
Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 847/432-926-7902 (work) 248/444-3292 (mobile) www.jewishlibraries.org From: hasafran-bounces+rkamin=nssbethel....@lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:hasafran-bounces+rkamin=nssbethel....@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Association of Jewish Libraries Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 11:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [ha-Safran] Fwd: New YA Jewish History Highlights Identity and Social Justice Here's a Tuesday ad, don't forget to support our supporters. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dorothee Rozenberg <[email protected]> Date: Thu, Apr 24, 2014 at 4:56 AM Subject: New YA Jewish History Highlights Identity and Social Justice To: Jackie Benefraim <[email protected]> New YA book from the Boston Workmen's Circle! The Veterans of History A Young Person's History of the Jews by Mitchell Silver ________________________________________________ The Veterans of History is a compelling narrative of Jewish history for young adults, covering a broad sweep of history from Biblical times to the present day. It provides the historical basis for an exploration of Jewish identity rooted in Jewish cultural literacy and traditions of social justice. Written in an accessible style, the book includes questions for discussion, making it ideal to spark thoughtful conversations in classrooms, youth groups, or within a family setting. ________________________________________________ See the informational flyer <https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwpuj-MFMRAYNzJSN2Q4djhUdlk/edit> and table of contents <https://docs.google.com/file/d/0Bwpuj-MFMRAYY0ZoczloV2NNNXM/edit> . <https://www.createspace.com/4574017> Buy a copy of The Veterans of History. ________________________________________________ What People Are Saying: “…a rich, lively and informative brief history of the Jewish experience which can be read usefully by readers of all ages. Silver is a liberal and a secularist who clearly loves Jewish community and culture and cares deeply about all people. He is scrupulously objective in describing the triumphs and tragedies of Jewish history from its beginnings to the present, including religious, political, cultural and social dimensions. This is the work of a consummate ‘storyteller’ in the best sense.” Dr. David M. Gordis, President Emeritus of Hebrew College, and Founding Director of the National Center on Jewish Policy Studies “Mitchell Silver’s wonderful and engaging summary of the history of the Jews is a useful tool to reach out to our youngsters. I will be recommending it to our b’nai mitzvah as part of their preparation.” Rabbi Moshe Waldoks, Temple Beth Zion, Brookline, MA ________________________________________________ About the Author Mitchell Silver was educational director of the I.L. Peretz School of the Boston Workmen's Circle from 1992-2009 and cultural director of Camp Kinderland from 1989-2006, and has taught philosophy at the University of Massachusetts/Boston since 1982. He is the author of A Plausible God (2006) and Respecting the Wicked Child: A Philosophy of Secular Jewish Identity and Education (1998). He was born in New York City, and lives with his wife in Newton, Massachusetts, where he raised his family. Published: 2014 • 336 pp. • ISBN: 978-0-615-95734-0 • $19.95 • photographs, maps Publisher: Boston Workmen’s Circle Center for Jewish Culture & Social Justice Bulk discounts available for schools or congregations. For information, contact Dorothee Rozenberg <mailto:[email protected]> [email protected] ________________________________________________ Follow news of The Veterans of History on <https://www.facebook.com/veteransofhistory> Facebook. Share a review on <https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/20817743-the-veterans-of-history> Goodreads.
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