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WHAT
READERS ARE SAYING
Here’s what readers are
saying about Murder at the Minyan:
“A
well-conceived, easy-to-read fictionalized account of many factual aspects of
Jewish life.”
-
Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter, September/October 2007
“I
believe every rabbi and every shul goer who reads this mystery will nod in
understanding and recognition at every page and enjoy a really good mystery as
well.”
- Rabbi Joel H. Meyers, Executive Vice-President, The Rabbinical Assembly
“Shulamit
Kustanowitz exhibits great knowledge of synagogue life and infuses her novel
with words that painlessly teach the richness of classical Judaism as it applies
to the many issues of modern living. Readers
will easily identify with the characters whose portraits she lovingly paints.”
- Rabbi Jerome M. Epstein, Executive Vice-President, United Synagogue
of
America
“This
delightful novel brings to life the realistically contentious suburban
synagogue, with its diverse and colorful membership.
My only regret was the book's brevity!”
- Meri Schachter, Book Club Leader,
Bergen County
,
New Jersey
“Kustanowitz is following in the tradition of Kemelman and Telushkin.”
- Dr. Richard M. Latkin,
New Jersey
“Ms. Kustanowitz has written a unique ‘who done it’ with wit,
sensitivity, and insight.”
- Ronnie C. Foont,
New York
“Murder at the Minyan is
a fast paced novel which allows us to vicariously experience the ups and downs
of being a rabbi in a suburban Jewish community.”
- Dr. Wallace Greene, Director of Jewish Educational Services, UJA
Federation of Northern New Jersey
“Readers
who enjoy a good mystery, are interested in family relationships and want to
learn about Jewish values and practicies will enjoy this book. An
incident involving an estranged child is especially moving.”
-
Nancy Weisberger, Maryland
“I was especially impressed by the description of the non-Jewish
section of the Old
City
.”
- Marcel Shwergold, Jerusalem
“I DID feel like I was reading about all the shuls I’ve been a
member of.”
-
Cheryl Gross,
New York
“Kustanowitz has correctly and cleverly depicted all “31 flavors”
of congregants.”
- Rabbi
Shelly Switkin, Adjunct Professor, College
of , The Ohio
State
University
“Murder
at the Minyan combines a truly delightful mystery narrated with an ironic sense
of humor and gives insight into a special world.”
- Prof. Nancy Jaffe, Los Angeles
“I
just finished reading your excellent novel, and thoroughly enjoyed every page.”
-
I. Alan Cohen, Florida
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