La rabbina Barbara Aiello è la fondatrice del movimento B'nei Anusim nell'Italia meridionale e direttrice dell'IjCC (Il Centro Culturale Ebraico Italiano della Calabria). Il suo lavoro aiuta le persone di origine italiana a scoprire e abbracciare le proprie radici ebraiche. Aiello serve anche come rabbina di Ner Tamid del Sud, la prima sinagoga attiva in Calabria da 500 anni dai tempi dell'Inquisizione.
In Calabria, Italy, a family gathers as a rabbi unveils a 1783 Torah scroll, revealing a hidden Jewish heritage practiced for centuries. As she navigates challenges from traditionalists, the rabbi seeks to uncover the lost roots of the community, blending faith, history, and the journey toward understanding.
Drawing from ten years of experience as a resident rabbi, the author compiles heartfelt stories from elderly individuals in Jewish care facilities across North America. These narratives, originally guest columns for the Sarasota/Manatee Jewish News, reflect the profound life wisdom shared by residents, offering insights that resonate with themes of humility and compassion. The book serves as both a tribute and a thank you to those who imparted their experiences, enriching the author's journey and fostering a deeper understanding of life’s lessons.