Genres: Historical, Fiction, War, World War II, Adult Fiction, Germany | My summary: Sixteen-year-old Noa is disowned after being impregnated by a Nazi soldier and forced to give up the baby. One day, Noa find baby in a boxcar being sent off to a concentration camp and is reminded of her baby. She decides to take one of the babies and flee. My opinion: This book is about a character going through a hard time, hitting rock bottom, and then making a change in their life that will benefit them. If you enjoy historical fiction on different aspects related to the holocaust you will enjoy this book.

Genres: Historical, Fiction, War, World War II, Adult, Romance | My summary: In 1931, Max Beissinger meets Hanna Ginsberg and they fall in love. Five years later war puts their lives to the test as Hanna is Jewish and Max isn’t. In 1946, Hanna wakes up with no memory of the past 10 years and doesn’t know what happened to Max. My opinion: This book is recommended to those who enjoy historical fiction, love stories, and exploring different aspects of history.

Genres: Historical, Fiction, Adult Fiction, Jewish, LGBT | My summary: In 1919, Rachel Rabinowitz is a four-year-old living with her family in New York City. Tragedy separates Racheal from her brother Sam, and she is sent to an orphanage where Dr. Mildred Solomon is doing medical research. Rachel is subjected to X-ray treatment that leaves hers disfigured. When she is fifteen, she runs away to Colorado in hopes of finding her brother. Years later Rachel becomes a nurse at Manhattan's Old Hebrews Home and her patient is Dr. Solomon. She becomes obsessed with making him pay for what he’s done to her, but as Rachel spends more time with Dr. Solomon, she begins to question her morality. My opinion: if you like books that deal with morality and the complexity of human nature – choosing between an eye-for-an-eye or forgiveness – then you will enjoy this book.

Genres: Nonfiction, Autobiography, Biography, Jewish, Religion | My summary: Deborah Feldman is a Hasidic Jew in New York City. She knows little to nothing about the outside world, but it doesn’t matter because of her religious beliefs. Her only purpose is to get married, support her husband, and bare a lot babies to make up for all the Jews lost in the Holocaust. Deborah decides she doesn’t want that life so she creates a plan to escape. My opinion: If you like books on growing up in a cult or women taking a stand to get control of their lives, you will enjoy this book.

Genres: Classic, Fiction, Science Fiction, Dystopia, Politics | My summary: The year is 1984 - Big Brother is always watching you and controls everything. Everything you do is monitored and individuality is criminalized. There is no real truth, only what the State says is true. War is peace, freedom is slavery, and ignorance is strength. My opinion: It is interesting to read about the predictions Orwell made in 1948 and see how much relate to today. We see how different the world could have been if a dictatorship taken over, implemented their ideologies, and then created methods to make sure the people follow these rules at any cost. If you are interested in books on dystopian futures, this book is for you.

Genres: Biography, Autobiography, Nonfiction, History, Politics, Feminism, Law and Women | My summary: Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the second female justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, a Jewish feminist, and one of the leading voices on gender equality, women's interests, and civil rights and liberties. This book discusses her early life and the struggles she endured to receive an education as a woman. My opinion: This book is recommended to those that enjoy reading about women’s interests, gender equality, and how strong independent women overcome struggle. In this book we see how people can change as a result of their situation and use that situation as a way to promote change.

Running out of things to do in self-isolation? This series will make you want to quarantine yourself in front of the tv for 2 days. Binge watching at its finest. It will captivate you with action, suspense, emotional dynamics, passion, black comedy and a great soundtrack. What more could one ask for?

It’s a thriller, smart and entertaining at the same time. A young businessman wakes up in a locked hotel room next to the body of his dead lover. He hires a prestigious lawyer to defend him, and over the course of one night, they work together to find out what happened.

A classic film! Probably one of the best Spielberg/Lucas collaborations. Great fun for families with youth or for us adults to re-watch any time!

This is not a typical police procedural as it weaves into the supernatural. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name. It was well acted and kept me on the edge of my seat with suspense.

Follows the lives of suburban families whose secrets and lies are made public by the appearance of a stranger. Twists and turns keeps the watcher intrigued through the series.

This series is hilarious! Especially the first season. I would watch it again - and that says a lot!! I don't like to watch things twice.

Each episode is broken up into 3-4 short stories about members of the same large family. Full of laughs and an outstanding cast!

When a chilling murder sends shockwaves through a small town, a haunted detective's hunt for answers unravels a web of sinister secrets.

Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Noah Baumbach directs this incisive and compassionate look at a marriage coming apart and a family staying together.

Atypical tells the story of Sam, a 18-year-old on the autistic spectrum as he searches for love and independence. His journey of self-discovery will make you laugh, cry and learn about what does it mean to be normal.

Based on a true story, this thriller movie revolves around the events that transpired after the 1972 Munich Olympics massacre where 11 israeli athletes were murdered by a group of Palestinian terrorists. The secret strategy created by the Israeli government in response to that is sure to keep you entertained!

The series goes inside the minds, lives, and kitchens of some of the best chefs in the world. Inspiring and beautiful.

"Great movie! The plot revolves around two gangsters, Steve (Hanan Savyon) and Chuma (Guy Amir). When visiting a restaurant in Jerusalem, a terrorist attack kills everyone at the restaurant except them. This event makes Steve and Chuma reevaluate what they do for a living. Israeli comedy at its best."