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Leslie Levine Adler, PhD visited Russia in the summer of 1976 as part of her undergraduate Russian Studies program. She returned in 1977 to pursue her friendships from the previous summer. After teaching ESL at university, she became a psychologist.
Leslie

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Leslie Levine Adler, PhD visited Russia in the summer of 1976 as part of her undergraduate Russian Studies program. She returned in 1977 to pursue her friendships from the previous summer. After teaching ESL at university, she became a psychologist.

Leslie

Haunted by Myself, Family Pictures: Take 1

Leslie
Sunday, 04 June 2017
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Haunted by Myself, Family Pictures: Take 1
My sister and brother-in-law are downsizing, preparing to move into a condominium.* I should have known to be wary of gifts when entering their house.I place no sentimental value on my grandmother's oversized formal furniture, and, thank you, our house has enough stuff.Meryll told me she has a present – beware of Greeks bearing gifts, sis...
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Moments of Peace

Leslie
Sunday, 23 April 2017
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Moments of Peace
At this moment sitting at the Shabbat table alone, watching the sunset with dogs at my feet, I feel grateful. There is a feeling of my heart for my children now together in Australia and New Zealand for a few weeks, my always understanding husband, my amazing family, my longstanding friends, gratifying work, and adorable pets.My father felt so fort...
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How Do We Record Memories

Leslie
Friday, 14 April 2017
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How Do We Record Memories
As I move through the beauty of Sedona, Arizona I watch everyone take out their cameras and click pictures on the trail, and then, as if the moment were successfully captured, move on. It is amazing. Once we had to save our film because it was finite and costly.  I started thinking about what people did before they had cameras to engrave ...
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"We are all Migrants in Time"--Mohsin Hamid in Exit West

Leslie
Friday, 07 April 2017
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"We are all Migrants in Time"--Mohsin Hamid in Exit West
A story within a story by Mohsin Hamid of an old woman who lived in the same home since childhood through two marriages and children growing up and wandering on to find their own lives inspired this blog. Mohsin's character is old now, and no longer knows her neighbors for the homes are populated with people who move in and out, many who don't...
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Countdown

Leslie
Saturday, 21 January 2017
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Countdown
Countdown "How do you measure, measure a year…In daylight, in sunsets, in midnights, in cups of coffeeIn inches, in miles, in laughter, in strife…Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes…How do you measure a year in the life?…How about love?["Seasons of Love" From "Rent"] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hj7LRuusFqo&sns=em In St. Ex...
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Recent Blogs

Leslie
Leslie
28 June 2020
Earthquake
Wearily, I don my mask, my gloves for the weekly drive from my Minneapolis home to my suburban office to collect my mail. My footsteps echo in the empty hall. The calendar is still turned to March 2020 which means I have spent less than three months in this space that does not yet feel like my own. The March calendar photo of Little Paradise, New Zealand reminds me of my visit to an exquisite plac...
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Leslie
Leslie
07 April 2019
Mirror, Mirror
The date- April 15, 2018.The place- Minneapolis. The weather-15 inches of snow due to fall by the end of this day. The dilemma—Do I move the gilded mirror measuring 39" by 54" and weighing over 40 pounds from my sister's house to ours?I had delayed responding to the question—do I want this family heirloom—for a year and now Meryll was moving the next day.This forty pound heirloom seemed so much we...
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Leslie
Leslie
26 May 2018
The Regina Monologue or Feh! on Calling Me A Black Widow
When my mother was 8 years old, she had a "grandmother" for just over a year, the only grandmother she remembers.How did this happen? Grandfather Emil, a widower, lived with her family until 1937 when he was introduced to a "nice widow." Thirteen months after his wedding, Emil died at the age of 59.Cause of death? "Overfeeding by Regina," my mother said.Mom was sure that Regina was a " black ...
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We were featured speakers at Hadassah Brandeis Institute and Levy Summer Series. Our speaking engagements include JCCs, synagogues, libraries, book groups, retirement communities, schools, and organizations (e.g. ORT, Hadassah, and Women's League). References are available. 

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Talk Review

"I was very fortunate to be able to hear Meryll and Leslie speak at a Hadassah event in Israel. Each of the ~50 participants really enjoyed the event because Meryll and Leslie were so engaging. While they had a natural rapport with the audience, you could also tell they had prepared well so they could connect with our particular group's interests. I learned a lot from listening to them, and I found their sisterly interaction unique and fun. If you want an enlightening and uplifting experience, attend one of their book talks."
Lisa Shimoni, Modiin Israel

Book Review

"Truly, you have written a story that makes accessible the reality of existence in Russia, through the eyes of individuals who lived through the various regimes and dictates.  It is fascinating and very well told.  As I read Vera and Alla's story, I learned more Russian history than I had known from a textbook.  That's a big deal, women!  You tell the tale with vivid detail and hook us on the two women and their stories, then weave in the history to illuminate their journeys. It is such a necessary book.  I am thrilled that the two of you collaborated, as I can see the uniqueness of your personalities come through in the stories, and that, too, makes the book a gem."
Margaret Leibfried, Danielson Group consultant

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Leslie and I began writing Jewish Luck with an underlying question in our minds—what would life have...
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