Contemporary Jewish Writing in Canada brings together important and innovative works from modern Jewish writers living in Canada. This anthology presents a variety of male and female voices, both established and new, some translated from French or Yiddish. Caught between a conservative British tradition and an aggressive American influence with a long immigrant history, Canadian Jewish literature has charted a unique, intermediate course. The largest community of Jewish writers in Canada can be found in Montreal, where a vibrant Yiddish culture has flourished, surrounded by a Francophone...

In a deeply personal, yet accessible narrative, Mr. Greenstein shows us that closeness to the Divine can be found in our everyday struggles and triumphs. The universal search for the deeper meaning of life begins for him as a young boy within the familiar ambiance of a metropolitan cityscape. We learn how he begins to define his self-concept through his developing relationships with family members and peers, much like any other growing child. Spirituality is learned through traditional channels, and when these no longer resonate with him, he walks a road many of us have searching for...