Leibovitz, Liel

Liel Leibovitz has made "aliya" in reverse: a ninth-generation Israeli, he emigrated to the United States. He became interested in the phenomenon as a child when, much to his astonishment, his American cousins (of whom he was intensely envious for their superior television and delectable treats) made "aliya". A graduate of Columbia Journalism School and a veteran of the Israeli army, he is currently the culture editor of "The Jewish Week, " as well as a contributor to other publications. "Aliya" was his first book. He lives in New York City with his wife, the author Lisa Ann Sandell, and their...