ToraHighlights provides 54 concise meaningful comments in both English and German on each weekly portion of the Torah, read during weekly Shabbat services. Like a highlighter Stephen Fuchs’ comments of 300 words spotlight important and inspiring messages. They are suitable for study by adults or for one preparing a D’var Torah or for a Bar or Bat Mitzvah. These essays could be a “Highlight” that spark meaningful conversations around the Shabbat table. They are also useful in personal Bible studies for both Jews and non-Jews. The bilingual English - German edition underscores the connection between Progressive Judaism to it’s roots in Germany. The book is also a gesture of reconciliation after the horror of the Shoah.   Magnificent photos by award-winning photographer Lena Stein make the book truly beautiful. Her   high quality photos depict symbols of the Jewish festivals that adorn the sanctuary of Congregation Beth Israel in West Hartford, CT. An informative essay by translator and editor, Ursula Sieg, explains the background of the symbols. The symbols of Shavuot  and Shabbat on the front and back covers make the book a true work of art and a perfect gift for any occasion.