Betty Katzin & Jane Krivine offer you a fascinating insight into one of those decorative book plates that affirm one’s ownership. Find out more about the design of a 19th century ex-libris bookplate of a Dutch Jewish family, and how their history is intertwined in the design.

This was written by Daisy Roessler-Rubin a week before she died on 25 March 2011. Her daughter, Susan Herold, would be pleased to hear from anyone who was on this kindertransport. She can be reached at susanherold@gmail.com

Lydia Aisenberg writes of her visit to Nailsworth in the UK, and how the book Children Write for Peace was warmly welcomed by the Quaker community, where ideas in common were shared and a good connection has been forged.

The stories of two young men that seem to follow a similar pattern – and intertwine and connect across the world from England to South Africa, Rhodesia and Israel.

Lydia Aisenberg attends an inter-faith meeting at St. Ethelburga in Bishopsgate, London“ in War and Peace: Barricades, Fences and Round Tents…..” The Center is devoted to building relationships across boundries of faith, culture and religion. Prior to that visit she was guest speaker at events in Belfast and Dublin celebrating 100th anniversary of the kibbutz.

Flori Cohen takes a Sentimental Journey with her family, the Toegs, back to the place of her birth, Shanghai. She describes the lives and history of the Jews, and the incredible changes in that city since her departure 50 years ago. The Communist regime had made living there untenable and the family subsequently left for Israel, England and other countries.

First Meeting The poignant tale of a little girl’s first meeting with her newly born baby sister.

Sam Zebba recounts some vivid scenes he experienced as a soldier serving in the British army stationed at the Suez Canal in the years 1945-46.