Rochelle Abrams Fellman, an educator and Philadelphia native, presents her memoir, South Philly Cornered: Memories of 7th & Ritner — a series of anecdotes about growing up in the 50s and 60s as part of a loving Jewish family in South Philadelphia. To reserve your copy of the book for this event, please call or email the store.

Rochelle says: “I have not lived in South Philly for more than fifty years. Yet, many memories of my twenty years there as a child and young adult are crystal clear. I can still see myself on 7th and Ritner Streets, in school, at the Jersey Shore and at YPC Shari Eli Synagogue – as if it were yesterday.

Many of these memories center around my family relatives – Mom, Dad, brother, sister, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as my friends. The core of this oundation – Mom, Dad, Bubba and Zada (grandparents). I am truly grateful to everyone who helped me become the person I am today.

I feel I was especially fortunate to have grown up in a warm and supportive environment. Relatives and friends lived within close proximity of my home. Shopping was only a block away. Our synagogue was around the corner. My schools were all within walking distance. The Jersey Shore was less than an hour and a half away by car.

After leaving South Philly, I became a Philadelphia school teacher for 37 years. Teaching mostly science, I have many students and fellow teachers that I am still friends with today. My teaching career may be the basis for my next book.”