June is Pride Month. Jews have been at the forefront of human rights. So it’s no surprise that Jews were also very much involved in rights for LGBTQ+ people.
To mark this month, I’ve chosen four books that either discuss LGBTQ issues from a Jewish point of view or center on Jewish characters. In our library there are many other books related to LGBTQ+ issues. (more…)
June 14 is Flag Day commemorating the adoption of the American flag on June 14, 1777. However, despite attempts to make the day an official holiday (Lincoln, Wilson, and others) it was not officially set until 1949 under President Harry S. Truman. The day was established simply to honor and recognize the flag.
To mark this year’s celebration, the Lampert Library is highlighting the following book:
Rubin, Susan Goldman. The Flag with fifty-six stars: a gift from the survivors of Mauthausen who were liberated by U.S. soldiers in the spring of 1945. In gratitude the survivors fashioned a flag out of scraps of fabric but overestimated the number of stars. A heart-warming thoughtful appreciation of our nation’s flag and the impact it had 80 years ago. This is a picture book but is of interest to all ages including adults.
On a beautiful late spring afternoon, Aileen Grossberg led an experienced team of MESH cooks. The kitchen hummed with activity as Sarah and Charles Steindel, Lou Hammerman and Susan Rosenblatt chopped, measured, and stirred. (more…)
How enriching to live by two calendars! However, it’s also confusing: try to explain the Jewish calendar and the secular calendar and their relationship to the moon and the sun.
Just as our two calendars are entwined, the stories of the U.S. and Israel share common points of contact. (more…)
There are still a few days left for Passover meal preparation. And there must be stray matzah sitting on the counter waiting for a way to be used.
Matzah pizza is a favorite of families. The key is to lightly brush the matzah with oil, then put a layer of cheese, followed by the sauce and more cheese if you wish. You can add herbs, tomatoes, olives or other items. This technique should prevent the matzah from getting soggy before it crisps up. (more…)
