Table of Contents

Can I Tell You
Introduction by Jane Yolen

Chana’s Family Tree

Sophia’s Family Tree


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Beginnings

The Clearing in the Autumn
A story of Chana Rivka Krasulka and Sophia Stein


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The Book of Chana’s Family

Sabbath Wine
A story of Abe Hirsch, Chana’s husband-to-be

Lost Connections
A story of Marilyn Feldman, Chana’s granddaughter

Hearts and Minds
Abe’s story continues

Cancer God
A story of Jakie Feldman, Chana’s son-in-law 

In the Loop
A story of Morris Feldman, Chana’s grandson

The Ladder-Back Chair
A story of Joan Feldman, Chana’s granddaughter-in-law

The Sad Old Lady
A story of Sheila Hirsch, Chana’s daughter-in-law

The Red Dybbuk
Marilyn’s story continues


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The Book of Sophia’s Family

Waiting for Jakie
A story of Gretl Held Weissbaum, Sophia’s daughter-in-law  

In the Gingerbread House
A story of Isabeau Weissbaum Stein, Sophia’s daughter  

Time and the Parakeet
A story of Eileen Stein Bowman, Sophia’s granddaughter

Under the Bay Court Tree
A story of Carlos Acosta, Sophia’s grandson-in-law  

An Awfully Big Adventure
A story of Benjamin Weissbaum, Sophia’s grandson

Rosemary, That’s For Remembrance
A story of Lydia Jacobson, Isabeau’s housemate

Stoop Ladies
A story of Julie Jacobson, Lydia’s daughter

Escape Route
Julie’s story continues

Sophia’s Legacy
A story of Rachel Bowman, Sophia’s great-granddaughter


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Completing the Circle

The Clearing in the Spring
A story of Chana and Sophia’s great-granddaughters

The History of Soul 2065
Annie and Rachel’s story continues