Re: [ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)
I missed the query about Maggie Anton, but I can say that we brought her to New Haven in the fall as part of our Jewish Book Festival. I thought she was fantastic. She spoke entirely without notes -- taught Talmud and history and also discussed her novels and the writing process. She was a hit with both men and women, although I would especially recommend advertising her to groups of women and even teens, as she exemplifies a strong, smart, educated woman. (plus, we sold a lot of books, in a community that doesn't always buy books!) Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 libr...@jewishnewhaven.org --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)
Another series of books with insight into Jewish life- and Jewish/Christian relations in Medieval Europe (mostly France but also England and Scotland) is a series of books by Sharan Newman - The Catherine LeVendeur series. Currently there are 9 books in the series. The author is a series historian and has written non-fiction historical works as well. I recommend them highly. They also do not have the salacious details that bothered Melinda in the Rashi's Daughters series. Chaya Wiesman Librarian Ramaz Upper School --- --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)
It sounds like a fascinating presentation. Anton's books provide rich details of Medieval Jewish life. If you enjoyed reading about Jewish life in Medieval Europe, I highly recommend Michelle Cameron's new book, The Fruit of Her Hands: The Story of Shira of Ashkenaz. Cameron based her historical novel on her research about her own ancestor, Rabbi Meir Ben Baruch, imaginatively developing the character of the rabbi's wife to provide insight into Jewish life in 13th century France, Germany, and England. Compared with Anton's work, Cameron created more rounded characters, without any of the salacious details that had bothered me in some sections of the three volumes of Rashi's Daughters. Regards, Melinda Herman Melinda Herman Librarian Beth El Synagogue Northfield Road at North Avenue New Rochelle, NY 10804 (914) 235-2700, ext. 227
Re: [ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)
Just an added note, Michelle was a speaker at our temple and she was wonderful. The book has been a big hit with our congregants. Linda Wien Murray Monmouth Reform Temple 332 Hance Avenue Tinton Falls, NJ 07724 lwmurr...@gmail.com
[ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)
She spoke here in Cincinnati Thursday evening, and I found her presentation enchanting. Lots of humor and I learned a lot--about Talmud and about Jewish life in Europe before the Crusades, especially the surprising status of Jewish women. She went a bit longer than other speakers, but the audience really enjoyed her. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
