Sarah Ellen Rubenstein Memorial Library

In Loving Memory of Sarah Ellen Rubenstein

The Sarah Ellen Rubenstein Memorial Library stands as a tribute to a remarkable woman whose life was devoted to learning, community, and service. Sarah Ellen Rubenstein, of blessed memory, served as a librarian for the former Tree of Life Synagogue in Clarksburg, West Virginia. She was a guiding light for countless readers, nurturing curiosity and connection through the written word.

This library reflects her unwavering belief in the power of knowledge to transform lives. It is a sanctuary for discovery and reflection, a space where her love of learning and deep compassion live on.

May every page turned within these walls honor her memory, and may her legacy continue to inspire generations to come.

Forever in our hearts and in our stories.

Suggested Reading

• Here All Along, by Sarah Hurwitz – suggested by Ellen Rubenstein’s grandson, Justin A. Rubenstein
• God in Search of Man, by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel of blessed memory
• A Letter in the Scroll, by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks of blessed memory
• Help, Thanks, Wow, by Anne Lamott – suggested by Elie Kinland
• The Color of Water, by James McBride – suggested by Ellen Rubenstein’s niece, Elizabeth “Liz” Leshin
• The Rabbi of 84th Street, by Warren Kozak – a wonderful gift from Janie Rubenstein to Harry M. “Moe” Rubenstein
• I and Thou, by Martin Burber
• Man’s Search for Meaning, by Dr. Victor E. Frankl – suggested by Dr. Robert “Bob” Rubenstein, son of Sarah Ellen Rubenstein
• The Amen Effect, by Rabbi Sharon Brous – suggested by Justin A. Rubenstein
• As A Jew, by Sarah Huritz – suggested by Justin A. Rubenstein
• Planting Seeds of the Divine, by Yiscah Smith – suggested by Monda Sagalkin