Leah Abramowitz writes:
It was a distinct pleasure for me to read Ruth Fogelman's entertaining and enlightening book. As a veteran resident of the Jewish Quarter myself, I can share in the trials and tribulations of living in this most unique neighborhood but also the privilege and the wonder of being part of the scene.
Ruth captures the distinct features that pervade this community: being a tourist site, the focus of visitors and VIP's, the holiday atmosphere that predominates, even if it's just an ordinary weekday, but also the holiness and historical significance of the locale. There is humor and pathos, nationally significant incidents and family oriented narrations, but most of all there is a great deal of idealism and identification with Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael.
A good, solid and heart-warming read.
Leah Abramowitz, Columnist
Ruth captures the distinct features that pervade this community: being a tourist site, the focus of visitors and VIP's, the holiday atmosphere that predominates, even if it's just an ordinary weekday, but also the holiness and historical significance of the locale. There is humor and pathos, nationally significant incidents and family oriented narrations, but most of all there is a great deal of idealism and identification with Eretz Yisrael and Am Yisrael.
A good, solid and heart-warming read.
Leah Abramowitz, Columnist