David Rosen Knihy

"Go behind the headlines and read the inside story told by "one who was in the room" as Christians and Jews--strangers and adversaries for nearly twenty centuries--reversed that sad history and created an extraordinary revolution of the human spirit. Told by a global interreligious leader, this authoritative book is the riveting personal account of the significant issues and major personalities he encountered in the vital effort to permanently change the relationship between two of the world's major religious communities. His belief in the goodness of humanity and undying faith that with interreligious dialogue we can find good in all religions, Rabbi James Rudin opens up to his life's work, his journey into the soul of religion, spirituality, and life. Rabbi Rudin takes us inside the Vatican, Camp David, churches, synagogues, and other stops across the globe, where he and so many others worked under the radar, tirelessly, for a lifetime, building rapport and bringing the religions together with interfaith dialogue. Rabbis, reverends, pastors, priests, nuns, popes, all working in tandem to make our world a better place."--Amazon.com

Set against the backdrop of Prohibition-era New York, the narrative explores the vibrant nightlife spearheaded by Texas Guinan, a prominent figure in the city's speakeasies. With her clubs attracting a mix of gangsters, movie stars, and musicians, the atmosphere was charged with rebellion as cultural norms were cast aside. Author David Rosen vividly recounts Texas's life and her role in the exhilarating scene of jazz joints and drag balls, highlighting the era's spirit of indulgence and defiance in the face of the law.

Exploring themes of disillusionment and societal critique, the narrative challenges the status quo and the futility of chasing hollow ideals. It reflects on the struggles of individuals caught in a rat race, yearning for genuine community and meaningful change. The protagonist grapples with feelings of absurdity and dreams of being heard amidst chaos. The text critiques those in power who exploit and commodify humanity, urging a collective awakening to reclaim one's purpose and strive for a new beginning.

There are mysteries to solve when adults think a child is creating a problem, but the child isn’t quite so sure. Enjoy two intriguing stories by David H. Rosen: Samantha the Sleuth: The Case of the Missing Socks Once again, Samantha’s sock drawer contains nothing but odd socks, all different lengths, different shapes, different colors. Samantha’s mother insists that Samantha must be losing them under her bed or at basketball practice. Samantha isn’t so sure, so she studies up on how to act like a real sleuth. Whatever it takes, Samantha aims to find out the truth! Zack’s Hard Lesson Zachary Nathan Bromberg is learning to like his new home with the help of his supportive parents. In kind Mrs. Henderson’s second grade class Zack meets Chris Johnson. Chris and Zack bond immediately. They can’t believe how alike they are — it’s like they are identical twins! But Chris’s parents aren’t so sure about the friendship. What has upset Mr. and Mrs. Johnson is a real mystery to Zack and Chris!

This unique book reproduces a candid exchange of letters between two leading religious figures - an evangelical Christian preacher and a senior Jewish rabbi.

Now a new MTV series, from acclaimed director and executive producer Doug Liman (“Mr. and Mrs. Smith, “Swingers,” “Go,” “The Bourne Identity”)Jason Strider is a twentysomething young man with an English degree from an Ivy League university, a very small apartment in New York, a vapid job as a receptionist at a casting agency—and no particular idea what to do with his life. On most evenings he gets stoned and goes out, sometimes with his long-time best friend and wingman Tina and sometimes alone, if not to get laid then at least to get hammered enough to really regret it the next day and be late for work. Then one night Jason has athletic, appliance-assisted intercourse with a cute girl named Jane—and ends up lending her his favorite Dickies jeans. Many unanswered e-mails and text messages later, he is reduced to the plaint “I just want my pants back.” How he does, in a most unexpected way, find those pants and how he is forced to face his immaturity—and mortality—are at the heart of this smart, raunchily comic and deeply affecting novel.