The more a daughter knows the details of her mother's life [...] the stronger the daughter.

Shakespeare in Love... such smart writing of an alternative view of history, and such beautiful acting. Like most Americans, I'm a sucker for the accent.

I am so honored to be the vessel into which you pour this story of pain and strength.

There's nothing quite like a real . . . train conductor to add color to a quotidian commute

Since 1985, I have written about contemporary Jewish practice and the Jewish community.

I love many kinds of music: world music, jazz, classical, pop.

I pray I die before they day comes when I do not know if my sons are infants or grandfathers.