The Book of Life

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LISTEN TO THE PODCAST      🕮    In this episode of The Book of Life, a show about Jewish people and the books we read, we celebrate klezmer music! > We visit the Judaica Sound Archives at Florida Atlantic University and hear some of their historic klezmer samples. > We talk to Joan Betty Stuchner , author of the picture book The Kugel Valley Klezmer Band (also known in Canada as Shira's Hanukkah Gift ). > We meet Yale Strom , a "one man klezmer industry," who tells us about his books, films, travels, and performances, all relating to klezmer music.   NEWS: > Don't forget to inscribe yourself in The Book of Life's High Holidays "Book of Life!" Shanah Tovah! CREDITS: Background music is provided by The Freilachmakers Klezmer String Band. Books and CD's mentioned on the show may be borrowed from the Feldman Children's Library at Congregation B'nai Israel .