As Sandy’s congregational rabbi, she has provided me great insight from her book – don’t give synagogue keys to lay-leaders. This is truly a delightful read with wonderfully written Jewish characters that everyone can appreciate. Rabbi Robert A. Silvers. Senior Rabbi, Congregation B’nai Israel, Boca …
Read MoreRabbi Michael White
Sandra Tankoos clearly understands the culture and moral code of those who choose to be active in synagogue life. The storyline is compelling, blending both mysticism and day-to-day reality, while struggling to find their Rabbi’s assassin. Recommended reading. Rabbi Michael White, Senior Rabbi, Temple Sinai …
Read MoreRabbi Stanley M. Davids, D.D.. Editor of “Deepening The Dialogue” (CCARPress 2020)
The first word that came to mind when I finished this book is “smart.’ This is a very smart book. It understands the language and culture of Jewish Long Island. It understands the inner workings – with all of the warts – of suburban synagogue life. …
Read MoreRabbi Bennett Miller, Rabbi Emeritus of Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple in New Brunswick, NJ; National Chair of ARZA
What you find in Sandy Tankoos’ first novel could be your synagogue or anyone’s synagogue. It is riveting from the first page to the last. So many issues that synagogue’s confront and don’t confront — they are all in the story! And a murder to …
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