Books have souls. . . The siddur seemed like nothing more than a dying bequest, an impulse of the moment. Certainly Shammai deserved it, after all the hours he'd spent helping Mr. Enstein, all the times he'd listened patiently to the old man's complaints and criticisms. So when his daughter, the only one present when Mr. Enstein suffered his heart attack, was told to give the siddur to her father, Shammai accepted it as a reasonable token of appreciation. It was simply the shock, Shammai had thought, that had urged Mr. Enstein to at last express his gratitude. Books have souls. . . Mr....

A collection of short essays, originally published in L'Chaim Weekly, each of which offers a two minute meditation on the connection between the seemingly random, external events of life and their inner spiritual value. Meant to be read in those "in-between times" we often find ourselves facing, these essays will inspire you and also provide something to discuss with friends and family over a cup of coffee or a "l'chaim" at the Shabbos table. "These essays are witty, well-written and always contain a great message. Many times during my years as a high school teacher and counselor I have used...

"Trees & Forest reminds me of a Stuart Kaminsky book. The novel interweaves the lives of an unlikely combination of people in a vivid portrayal of post-Katrina New Orleans, bringing them together for a murderous denouement." Paul Levitz, former President and Publisher of DC Comics Leslee Vitolsik thinks she's just struggling against life: dealing with manipulative divorced parents, making grades that'll get her into med school, scrounging tips at the Torre Reppeto to pay her bills, wondering if she'll ever have a social life. Tamryn Aronstein just wants to enjoy her life: get decent grades,...