“Out From Under” is an ambitious and worthy #sequel to “The Evil Inclination.” Part of Lev will always feel #Orthodox in the #Brooklyn style he grew up with, but through Rachel, Rabbi Louise and #novel’s broader cast of memorable characters, he becomes open to a more flexible, yet still committed, #religious path.

With rising #antisemitism, #Victor believes both #novels carry the message that “we need to have the courage to make #Judaism meaningful in all aspects of our lives. Deep engagement with #Jewish learning and observance is critical to survival.”

In fact, outside of #Orthodox #publishing, few contemporary #Jewishnovels probe the lives of #Jews searching for meaningful religious engagement, especially from an Orthodox perspective. This makes Victor’s compulsively readable #novels that much more relevant in today’s world."

https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/books/388856/lev-livitskys-very-complicated-second-act/

Lev Livitsky’s Very Complicated Second Act

“Out From Under” is filled with strong, dynamic women who all have something to teach Lev, but the author resists framing the novel as a feminist project.

Jewish Journal

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“Straßenkunst ohne Graffitti” / Street art without graffiti

A mural for the Widow Jane Distillery in Red Hook, by Brooklyn artist Esteban del Valle. (Three photos; tap to view in full.)

#photography #streetphotography #mural #streetart #wallart #brooklyn #nyc

No bueno: real feel 106 degrees in mid - May #brooklyn #climate #airquality

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“Unter der Brücke” / Under the bridge

Joining @Jess.Stetson in showing some love for the hometown bridge! Also, now I’m going to have that RHCP song in my head all day.

#photography #monochrome #blackandwhite #urbanphotography #bridge #brooklynbridge #brooklyn #nyc

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