The summer of 1939 turned out to be the last summer of author Lucy Lipiner’s childhood. On September 1; when she was six years old; her parents roused Lucy and her older sister from their beds; and with other relatives in tow fled their town of Sucha and the invasion by Nazi Germany . Their journey of survival was not easy; and in Long Journey Home: A Young Girl’s Memoir of Surviving the Holocaust; from the perspective of that young girl; Lucy (Lusia) narrates her family’s story. From her sheltered life in a small town at the foothills of Tatra Mountains to her time as a barefoot and hungry little girl in Siberia and Tajikistan in central Asia; and finally her arrival in America; this memoir shares the emotional details and the physical struggles of a ten-year flight to freedom. An extraordinary story of resilience; Long Journey Home is a detailed; historical account of a little known and rarely discussed group of Holocaust survivors.
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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy J.DFast shipping and wonderful book ....thank you!11 of 11 people found the following review helpful. Explores Jewish Conception of Sacred from Lens of Feminine DivineBy Aleetza Ma'ayanIntegrates scholarship on Jewish mysticism; Jewish religious history from the time of the Temples; sacred text; archeological records; with medieval Kabbalistic study and modern feminism to focus on the submerged divine feminine in ancient Judaism and Judaism today. Describes the formation of an innovative modern Hebrew Priestess Training institute by the authors; Rabbi Jill Hammer and Taya Shere. Hammer and Shere describe how events in their own lives led to their experiencing the Sacred Feminine Divine in Judaism; and then to creating the Kohenet Hebrew Priestess training program in 2006. Includes information on 13 priestess pathways (’netivot’) based on Jewish sacred texts and psalms referencing ‘foremother’s' lives and stories. Includes exercises and meditation on each netivah; or pathway of women’s sacred service. Combines modern feminist sensibilities and interfaith appreciation; with solid grounding in Jewish scholarship; biblical interpretation; tradition and history. Highlights stories from varied women who have learned with the Kohenet program; sharing intimate moments of healing; revelation; struggle and growth. A fascinating documentation of a living; breathing; 21st century Jewish Priestess School. Scholarly; intimate and visionary. Highly recommended.9 of 9 people found the following review helpful. Amazing Addition to Jewish Women's WisdomBy KetzirahDisclosure: I am a graduate of the Kohenet Institute.With that out of the way; I think a biased review is probably what you want. I was in the first cohort of women and have spent the past 9 years in this community. This book is an amazing synthesis of the core content from the first level of Kohenet training. Reading it won't make you a Kohenet -- but it will help you to understand not only Kohenet's unique contributions to Jewish theology -- but also the hidden women's histories and mysteries within Judaism.The book begins with a few chapters of background on priestesses in Jewish and ancient near eastern culture.Then each chapter is one of the "netivot" or pathways of Divine Feminine that a priestess can embody; according to Kohenet methodology. With the chapter you will receive history (or herstory; if you prefer) and ways to embody that pathway. That mixture of book knowledge and body knowledge that is so core to the Kohenet culture.It barely needs to be said that the book is also just a great read. R'Jill Hammer is an experienced writer and storyteller. And the embodied practiced sections authored by Taya Shere showcase her voice and wisdom beautifully.I read this book in about a week; and could barely put it down. I also read it in hard copy -- and I am a dedicated Kindle owner.
