Read any good books lately? On this episode of “613 Books” podcast, producer and host Heather Dean welcomes back several authors to the podcast, this time to get their answers to the question, “What’s on your reading table?”

First we’ll hear from Devorah Kigel, the author of her newly-released “Marry a Mensch.”

Heather also checks in with Rifka Lebowitz, the author of “(title)” for her reading table selection, and later on with award-winning writer and Mishpacha Magazine contributor, Barbara Bensoussan whose recent book is a cozy mystery called “Seven Blessings and a Murder.”

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Show Notes:

Featured Guest, 1st Segment: Devorah Kigel

Devorah’s Reading Table Selection: “The Five Love Languages: How to Express Heartfelt Commitment to Your Mate” by Gary Chapman

To Purchase “Five Love Languages” from the author: https://5lovelanguages.com/store

Devorah Kigel’s website: https://www.devorahkigel.com/

To Purchase your copy of Devorah’s Book “Marry a Mensch:” https://www.devorahkigel.com/marryamensch

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Featured Guest, 2nd Segment: Rifka Lebowitz

Rifka’s Reading Table Selection: “One Day in October” by Yair Agmon and Oriya Mevorach

To Purchase “Reading Table Title” on Amazon: One Day in October: Forty Heroes, Forty Stories

Contact Rifka Lebowitz: https://rifkalebowitz.com/

To Purchase your copy of Rifka’s Book “Smarter Israeli Banking 2.0” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Smarter-Israeli-Banking-Rifka-Lebowitz/dp/9655987965

For information about Living Financially Smarter in Israel Conference in Jerusalem on Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 9:45 AM – 4:00 PM): https://www.nbn.org.il/lfsii-conference/

PLEASE NOTE: This Conference is SOLD OUT. Meanwhile, buy Rifka’s book, and join her Facebook group, “Living Financially Smarter in Israel”

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Featured Guest, 3rd Segment: Barbara Bensoussan

Barbara’s Reading Table Selection: “House on Endless Waters: A Novel” by Emuna Elon

To Purchase from “House on Endless Waters” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/House-Endless-Waters-Emuna-Elon/dp/1982130229

Contact Barbara Bensoussan through her website: https://barbarabensoussan.com/

To purchase your copy of Barbara’s book, “Seven Blessings and a Murder” on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seven-Blessings-Murder-Barbara-Bensoussan/dp/B0DGGBBHHY

For info about the email community for Jewish Women of Wisdom: https://jewishwomenofwisdom.org/

To Contact Jewish Women of Wisdom: [email protected]

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Show Announcer for 613 Books Podcast: Michael Doniger

Michael’s contact info, voice-over samples, and demo: https://michaeldoniger.net/en/home/