Rabbiner Barbara Aiello is de oprichtster van de B'nei Anusim-beweging in Zuid-Italië en directeur van het IjCC (Het Italiaans-Joods Cultureel Centrum van Calabrië). Haar werk helpt mensen met een Italiaanse achtergrond hun Joodse wortels te ontdekken en te omarmen. Aiello is ook de rabbijn van Ner Tamid del Sud, de eerste actieve synagoge in Calabrië in 500 jaar sinds de Inquisitie.
In Calabria, Italy, a family gathers as a rabbi unveils a 1783 Torah scroll, revealing a hidden Jewish heritage practiced for centuries. As she navigates challenges from traditionalists, the rabbi seeks to uncover the lost roots of the community, blending faith, history, and the journey toward understanding.
Drawing from ten years of experience as a resident rabbi, the author compiles heartfelt stories from elderly individuals in Jewish care facilities across North America. These narratives, originally guest columns for the Sarasota/Manatee Jewish News, reflect the profound life wisdom shared by residents, offering insights that resonate with themes of humility and compassion. The book serves as both a tribute and a thank you to those who imparted their experiences, enriching the author's journey and fostering a deeper understanding of life’s lessons.