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Born in Seoul to a Korean Buddhist mother and a Jewish American father, Buchdahl was drawn to faith at a young age. The first Asian American ordained as a rabbi, she overcame negativity and her own self-doubt to make her way from Yale to rabbinical school to the pulpit of New York City’s Central Synagogue. […]

Get ready for an inspiring evening with Houston-based authors as they share the stories behind their latest works—followed by an engaging book signing you won’t want to miss! Local Literati featured authors include: Gerald Blumenthal, Laurie Bricker, Darlene P. Campos, Dottie Lee, Manizeh Mirza-Gruber, Shelley Nadel, Joy Preble, The Family Promecene and David Sandberg. Featuring […]

When a grieving man receives a mysterious phone call from his departed wife, he’s pulled into a haunting journey where love defies time, and second chances may come at a price. What if the ones you’ve lost weren’t truly gone? In this deeply emotional and thought-provoking novel, Mitch Albom—bestselling author of Tuesdays with Morrie and […]

In this powerful and personal exploration, former White House speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz—author of the critically acclaimed Here All Along—reclaims Jewish identity by confronting centuries of antisemitic myths and cultural erasure. With wit, humility and deep insight, she delves into ancient traditions, spiritual wisdom and the modern search for belonging. In an era of rising antisemitism, […]

Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family Emily is bewildered when her mother starts to sew a stuffed bear—her mother has never made a bear before! Far away, President Theodore Roosevelt faces a surprising bear-related moment of his own! When their two stories unexpectedly come together, something […]

Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family Shira is no ordinary puppy—she was born with a song in her heart and a voice that can light up the world. From her very first howl, she dreams of sharing her music with others, even when some don’t believe […]

Oliver Lapin Family Day Experience Endowed in loving memory of Oliver Lapin by his family Shira is no ordinary puppy—she was born with a song in her heart and a voice that can light up the world. From her very first howl, she dreams of sharing her music with others, even when some don’t believe […]

In conversation with Courtney Zubowski Haas, Emmy Award-winning freelance journalist In this dazzling blend of fact and fiction, Rosen unearths the untold story behind one of the world's most iconic dolls and the visionary woman who brought her to life. Set against the glittering backdrop of 1950s America, the novel follows Ruth Handler as she […]

Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond: A Cookbook Food brings people together – a concept this Ethiopian-born and Israeli-raised chef strongly believes. Featuring more than 100 recipes, stories, and traditions, Gursha, which loosely translates to “mouthful” or “the act of feeding one another,” reflects Barhany’s deep desire to celebrate Jewish […]