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The Listening Tube With Bob Woodley
Season 9, Episode 6 August 11, 2024
AIB Network Interview
Award-winning journalist and editor Roni Kayne Robbins channels her storytelling expertise into the world of fiction with her debut novel, Hands of Gold: One Man’s Quest To Find The Silver Lining In Misfortune. In this deeply personal work, Roni reflects on the incredible journey of her grandfather, Sam, whose resilience and unwavering hope in the face of adversity serve as… Read More »AIB Network Interview
Roni Robbins’ New York story
Memory is fickle. We’re learning that it’s a spectrum, one end of which is fiction. Writer Roni Robbins thought she had the makings of a biography when she began listening to tapes her late grandfather recorded toward the end of his life. An immigrant, a husband, father and a breadwinner who suffered from a chronic, life-threatening illness, his story reflected… Read More »Roni Robbins’ New York story
Weaving Heritage into Fiction with Roni Robbins
When Roni Robbins decided to weave her grandfather’s life tales into an award-winning novel, she didn’t just pen a story; she ignited a conversation about passion, transition, and the resilience of the human spirit. “Hands of Gold” isn’t merely her debut novel; it’s a testament to the enduring power of heritage and the richness of a career transformed by storytelling.… Read More »Weaving Heritage into Fiction with Roni Robbins
Three Jewish authors launch new books
Three Jewish authors are promoting their new books in metro Atlanta this month. Audrey Galex, a Brookhaven resident, is the author of “Turtle Rocks,” a children’s book about the power of perspective, curiosity, and hope whimsically illustrated by Colleen Finn. “Turtle Rocks is a children’s picture book with a seemingly simple story: On the surface, it’s a tale about turtles… Read More »Three Jewish authors launch new books
USC Alumni Monthly, December 2023: Recognizing Hands of Gold’s International Book Award and Global Book Award.
Class Notes: Roni Robbins ’87 was recognized with an International Book Award for multicultural fiction and a Global Book Award gold medal for biographical-survival for her novel Hands of Gold. The novel, inspired by the life of her grandfather Sam, explores themes of resilience, identity, and hope through a compelling fictional lens. Drawing from her background as a journalist and… Read More »USC Alumni Monthly, December 2023: Recognizing Hands of Gold’s International Book Award and Global Book Award.
Chanukah Bazaar at Or Ve Shalom a Big Success
This year’s annual Chanukah bazaar at Congregation Or Ve Shalom, the Sephardic synagogue on North Druid Hills Road in Brookhaven, welcomed one of the largest crowds in its history. The synagogue’s parking lot was closed to most visitors shortly after the 11 a.m. opening. Parking spaces on surrounding streets were also in short supply. The slow-moving line for the Sephardic… Read More »Chanukah Bazaar at Or Ve Shalom a Big Success