THE HOLOCAUST IS OVER WE MUST RISE FROM ITS ASHES

ACKNOWLEDGMENTSAll my life i have had the good fortune to meet people who shared their treasures withme. Many of them left their imprint on my own soul. Some became my closest friendsand a handful were even willing to accept me always, and unconditionally, for who Iwas. Each and every one of them became a part of me—true soul brothers andsisters. We do not always share the same views, and they often refrain from indulgingin the self-criticism I am so drawn to, but they are always there for me, with me, and Iwholly believe that they shall forever continue in this way. They are all an extension ofmy self . And I try hard, very hard to be theirs. I thank them dearly, and am gratefulfor the privilege to be able to mention a chosen few of them:The elder of the tribe, Edgar Bronfman (Yehiel Moishe on my mailing list), whoopened my eyes to the possible syntheses of Jewish and Universal voices.Brian Lurie, my first non-orthodox rabbi, a deeply courageous and creative man whohas a heart big enough to care for us all, especially those who are less fortunate. Brianis my personal prophet.Johnny Jacoby, who was and still is my scout, at all times one step ahead, looking fornew paths and discovering the farthest and widest of horizons. Israel and EvelynSinger and all their children—we were summoned together many years before wewere even born, never to be separated.Helain and Marvin Lender, our family away from family, my home when I’m not athome—unconditionally committed, always concerned, and never short of love forhumanity at large and for Jews in particular.I shall always cherish the comforting and firm shoulder offered to me by Joel Tauberwhenever I needed it, both personally and professionally. Ian Davis, my friend, mypartner, and my guide. You are always so Jewish and so concerned. A true Englishgentleman. Thanks for the togetherness, friendship, and inspiration.The maestro of my overseas affairs and good friend Clive Lessem, without whom