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Coming June 09:
New Year at the Pier--A Rosh Hashanah Story

beautifully illustrated by Stéphane Jorisch (Dial)
New Year at the Pier

 

 

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who also teach writing--including me!

 

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=Leahn J. Halprin, a farmer and philosopher, was my father.  He ran the M.A. Halprin Ranch in Yuba City, California, until his death in 1976. His brother, Elm Halprin, was killed in World War II.  Saralee Halprin, a concert pianist, is my mother.  She was the pianist of the Cleveland Orchestra and soloed at the Hollywood Bowl.  She teamed with cellist Harold Schneir and played four hand piano works with pianist Sidney Stafford for many years.  Currently, she plays chamber music and teaches for Brandis University.  She is one of eleven brothers and sisters.  Her oldest brother, now deceased, was Raphael Konigsberg.