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Abuse prevention – series of articles

Important and, unfortunately, very necessary conversation with Rabbi Avrohom Union of the RCC: how to deal with abuse allegations and suspicions. In Jewish Home LA last week.

Abuse Prevention: How to Deal with Abuse Allegations or Suspicions

Story in Inyan and Chanuka book giveaway

My story, Bearer of Light, will be in Hamodia’s Inyan Magazine this week, IY”H. It is Chanuka-themed, but set in early Middle Ages.

Also, I am hosting a Chanuka book giveaway on my Torah through Literature blog. Enter to win Chanuka books!

Happy Chanuka!

My Chanuka story and books

New Chanuka story coming up in Inyan – stay tuned!

Meanwhile, my YA Chanuka trilogy is on sale at Feldheim!

Swords and Scrolls

Swords and Scrolls

Spies and Scholars

Secret and Sacred

And my Chanuka story collection, The Makings of a Miracle, is available in paperback and Kindle formats on Amazon.

Two-part story in Hamodia’s Inyan

My story A Star Shall Rise from Yaakov, about Bar Kochba’s revolt, is being printed in Inyan in two installments. The first installment was in last week’s issue, and the second will be in this week’s, IY”H.

I apologize for late notice – I didn’t realize it was last week until I actually opened the magazine on Shabbos.

Have meaningful Three Weeks!

Story in Hamodia’s Pesach Story Supplement

My story, Across the Desert, will be in Hamodia’s Pesach Story Supplement this week, IY”H. It is a sequel to my story in the Sukkos supplement, following Elitzur’s journey from Yavneh to Bavel. Hope you enjoy it.

Chag kasher vesameach to everyone!

Get into Chanuka spirit with an excerpt from my new book

Happy Chanuka! Enjoy this excerpt from The Makings of a Miracle.

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Want to read the rest of the story? You can get it in kindle format and continue reading right away! Or, if you are a patient soul, you can get this book in paperback.

Have a light-filled Chanuka!

Now in a book: The Makings of a Miracle: Chanuka stories

My Chanuka stories are now available as a book! Choose paperback or kindle format.

The Makings of a Miracle: Chanuka stories by Yehudis Litvak

Can Ovadia get along with the newest recruit in the Maccabee army, who was placed under his command? How can Tirtza’s widowed mistress save a besieged city? Will Chana manage to sit in the sukkah this Sukkos, despite the Greek decree against it? Experience the Chanuka story come alive in this collection of short stories depicting different aspects of that period of Jewish history.

These stories were originally published in Hamodia’s Inyan Magazine and since then have been used in classrooms by teachers all over the world. Recommended for ages 14 and up. Learn, or teach, about Chanuka in a fun and engaging way!

Hope you enjoy these stories, and please spread the word!