Sofer, Barbara
SOFER, Barbara
SOFER, Barbara. Also writes as Rachel Shader. American/Israeli, b. 1949. Genres: Novels, Children's fiction, Travel/Exploration. Career: English teacher at university high school in Jerusalem, Israel, 1971-76; Kibbutz Experimental School, Maagen Michael, Israel, English teacher, beginning in 1977; Women's Zionist Organization of America, Haddassah, public relations director, 1999-. Publications: The Holiday Adventures of Achbar (juvenile fiction), 1983; Kids Love Israel, Israel Loves Kids (travel guide), 1988, rev. ed., 1996; Shalom Haver, Goodbye Friend (memorial album), 1995; The Thirteenth Hour (novel), 1997. Contributor to books, magazines, and newspapers. Address: 5 Hahish Dr, 93223 Jerusalem, Israel. Online address: [email protected]
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