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Veils, Halos & Shackles

Veils, Halos & Shackles is the first-ever anthology of international poetry specifically addressing the oppression and empowerment of women. The book includes more than 250 extraordinary poems from every continent, contributed by some of the world’s most accomplished living poets. In addition to extraordinary poems, Veils, Halos & Shackles includes testimony by the poets explaining what moved them to address this subject in their work. This volume is an essential and timely contribution to the cause of women’s empowerment and freedom, speaking to a global audience and giving a voice to the millions whose outcries have been silenced.

Kasva Press Interviews Yael Shahar

February 8, 2018

Kasva Press speaks with Yael Shahar, author of Returning about writing as a means of self-transformation. Speaking of how her main character, a former Sonderkommando sought atonement for his deeds during the Shoah, she says, “Ovadya’s search for justice and atonement was his path to healing. Telling his story was mine.”

Cover Contest!

January 16, 2018

Help us choose a book cover! Our latest book, Returning, is a fearless exploration of the choices we make in a choiceless time and the power of the human spirit to recover even from its own seeming destruction. Vote on the cover you like best, and let us know why in the comments.

Help By Light of Hidden Candles receive a book review award!

December 10, 2017

The good people at Rosie Amber’s book reviews have nominated By Light of Hidden Candles for a 2017 Rosie’s Book Review Team award.

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Moral & Religious Dilemmas in the Holocaust – Free Download

Returning: Reflections and Resources on Teshuvah – Free Download!

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