PDF And Often the First Jew edition by Stephen Fuchs Walter Homolka Religion Spirituality eBooks

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And Often the First Jew edition by Stephen Fuchs Walter Homolka Religion Spirituality eBooks Reviews

• Rabbi Fuchs has written another outstanding work on the Jewish experience. In this case, he recounts his experiences in spending portions of several years teaching and speaking in Germany about Judaism and the Holocaust. In particular, he and his wife Vicki are children of survivors. Rabbi Fuchs father was arrested on Kristalnacht, place in the river running through Leipzig where its citizens degraded the Jewish captives and ultimately imprisoned in Dachau. Only through the intervention of close relatives in the US was he able to come to America.
  Although his father rarely if ever discussed the events with the Rabbi, Steve was able to reconstruct much of what happened. The Rabbi's return to Germany caused him to relive some of the experiences.
  Unlike his other books, this one is deeply personal and moving. He is propelled to try to find what and why. However, most importantly he recognizes the true feelings of todays Germany in attempting to make amends and deal with the Jews in a manner that made it clear that they cared about what happened and had great regrets.
  The most important message in the book is that you cannot change the past but you are able to shape the future to avoid the consequences of history.
  There is also a section written by his wife Vickie relating her mother's experiences and the reintroduction of the art of her mother to a country that she had to flee. There is an exhibit of Mrs. Steinberg's art and mention of the issuance of a diploma to her high school which was denied to her as a Jew in Nazi Germany.
  I wholly recommend this book because of its message and moving content. If you would like a personal view of Holocaust by the next generation this is a must read.
• A passionate account of the journey the son and daughter of Holocaust survivors have taken to help make a new beginning for Germans. This wonderfully written book took me by the hand and helped me to see the new generation of Germans who are, through the efforts, lectures and discussions, now facing their history with sadness and with a commitment to never again permit these horrors to happen. Rabbi Fuchs and his wife, Victoria, provide an uplifting view of the future
• And Often the First Jew is a powerful book. My eighth graders studied with me a unit on Anne Frank. Their question was,” How do we prevent this tragedy from happening again?” Rabbi Fuchs’ And Often the First Jew has the answer. I believe his book should be on the English curriculum for all students. I recommend this book to all.
• I remember as a young girl watching episodes of World at War. I was horrified at the scenes they would show of the concentration camps. I became obsessed with reading the stories of those who survived and learning about what they had to endure. The mastermind behind such atrocities is incomprehensible. Thank you Stephen Fuchs for sharing your kind loving soul and your determination to prevent such horrific acts from ever happening again.
• We cannot change the past, but the future is ours to shape. This quote from the book says it all. A must read for anyone that teaches history.
• Rabbi Stephen Fuchs' latest book, and often the first Jew is Another winner. Highly recommended.
• Reading this book on my I did not realize I was on the last page. I wanted the book to keep going on.
  Knowing the author, reading this helped me to understand why they kept returning to Germany. Knowing Vickie, Rabbi Steve or their mentioned family members is not a prerequisite for reading his book, but after reading it, you will feel like you know them and some of the reasons for the work they did on these German trips. I am so glad they took the time to explain the wonderful experiences they had and how warmly they were received. We need more exchanges like these, so that people with different life experiences can come to understand and be comfortable with each other. You will find this to be a most interesting book to read.
• Rabbi Steve and Vickie Fuchs are important examples of how teachers are our most vital resource for creating hope for the future. This dynamic couple have raised 3 adult children, each completed a fabulous career, but refuse to be bystanders to the dangers of anti-Semitism. This book provides insights from their experiences of teaching Christians in Germany about Jews and Judaism. It is a timely reflection of working for a different future than the past their parents experienced.