Dorit Sasson Knihy

Exploring the complexities of identity and belonging, this memoir recounts the author's struggles as she navigates life between Israel and the United States. Following her return to a transformed kibbutz after the second Israeli-Lebanese war, she faces economic challenges that lead her to emigrate with her husband in search of a better future. However, upon arriving in America, she grapples with feelings of displacement and the stark realities of a homeland that feels foreign, deepening her sense of being lost between two worlds.

The journey of nineteen-year-old Dorit Sasson unfolds as she seeks independence from her overbearing mother. By volunteering for the Israel Defense Forces, Dorit embarks on a transformative path that leads her toward self-discovery and freedom. The narrative explores themes of personal growth, the struggle for autonomy, and the complexities of familial relationships against the backdrop of military service.

This book provides an overview designed to help educators collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests ways for teachers to form long term partnerships.

This book provides an overview designed to help educators collaborate more effectively in the areas of content area literacy for the sake of their K-6 ELL students. The book weaves the practical and theoretical aspects of collaboration and suggests ways for teachers to form long term partnerships.