I recently interviewed Jerome Preisler, a New York Times bestselling author, for my podcast show. During the interview, we discussed writer's block. He said that it doesn't exist. Writers sometimes just have to push themselves to write. Since the interview, I've given this a lot of thought. If Bo Bichette is in a hitting slump, does … Continue reading Is There Such a Thing as Writer’s Block?

Jenny (3rd from the left) shortly after liberation Jewish prisoners in Auschwitz who made it through the initial selection process (80% were sent directly to the gas chambers) typically only survived a few weeks. Conditions were so harsh that they quickly succumbed to disease, starvation, exhaustion, or a severe beating. Many gave up the will … Continue reading My Cousin Miraculously Survived Auschwitz With Only One Arm

I've written several posts about Jewish food. Food conjures different emotions and has different meanings for people. Food can be fun. Food can be comforting. Food can be connected to holidays. Food can sustain life. Food can be for celebrating. Food can be about family. Food can be about memories. Food can be about your … Continue reading Food Within a Holocaust Family Can Have a Different Meaning