High Holiday Stories: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Thoughts on Family, Faith and Food (Frederick Fell) by Nancy Rips is a heartwarming collection of holiday memories and traditions recounted by rabbis, celebrities and ordinary people. The contributors write from far-flung corners of the world, offering a diversity of tales and rituals. Most entries are childhood memories, while some are as extraordinary as a satirical “Synagogue Seating Request Form for Yom Kippur” (would you like to sit near a doctor or stockbroker for free professional advice?). The book is conveniently small enough to sneak into a tallis bag for a religious read during services or break the fast. — Josh Lieberthal
