About this Event
The Diary of Anne Frank is just one of many stories of teens who were victims of the Holocaust. Between 1933 and the end of World War II, over 4,000 Jews from countries all across Europe fled what was an almost certain death there to a small country in South America. Most of them had never heard of it before there was nowhere else to run: Ecuador.
Some left for the U.S. or Israel after five or ten years. Others decided to make it their permanent home. Today, there are less than 1,000 Jews still living in Ecuador. Why did they decide to stay? Each family’s story is different. Every single person has their own, unique memories of their early days in Ecuador. The Boy with Four Names is the story of one family, and one boy who ended up with four names.
Doris Rubenstein is an author and journalist from Richfield, Minnesota. She lived in Ecuador as a Peace Corps Volunteer from 1971- 1973 and became familiar with the Jewish community there, especially with the family of Enrique Cohen whose family fled the Nazis when he was a toddler. She realized that the stories - even the existence-of Jewish communities in small countries of Latin America were untold, yet exciting, and set out to make sure that the world knows about them. Doris Rubenstein’s book You’re Always Welcome at the Temple of Aaron won the Schechter Award in 2009, and her children’s book The Journey of a Dollar received the IBPA Silver Franklin Award in 2018.
A note about in person events:
We are very excited to bring authors and readers back together in our space, and we know you are too!
As we all navigate the transition back to congregating in person, we ask that you use honesty, care, and understanding in interacting with fellow event-goers, staff, and authors.
Please note that Magers & Quinn will always comply with current city and state regulations, and reserves the right to change the below policies at any time. These are guidelines only, and if you have questions about the most up to date information, you can always call us at 612-822-4611.
For information about how our in-person events will work over the coming months, please read on:
Q: Are masks required?
A: Please wear a mask while in the event area and in the signing line.
For the health and safety of others, we strongly encourage you to wear a mask or face covering.
Q: Are in store events free?
A: Yes, Magers & Quinn events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.
Q: Do I need to RSVP?
A: Yes, please. Each event will now include a registration link.
As we navigate this step back to in-person events, we will be limiting event capacity to ensure a safe and comfortable experience for all attendees and authors. By requiring pre-registration, we can easily communicate event updates and policies with those who plan to attend, and can contact attendees after the event with follow-up information.
We strongly suggest registering via the Eventbrite link provided on our website, but if you are unable to sign up online, please call or visit the bookstore and register with a bookseller.
We may or may not be able to accommodate unregistered walk-ins, and seating priority will always be given to registered customers. We appreciate your understanding of this process!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Magers & Quinn Booksellers, 3038 Hennepin Avenue, Minneapolis, United States
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