JL;DR SUMMARY "Summer Reading" presents three Jewish-themed books: "Bylines and Blessings" by Judy Gruen, describing her journey from secular upbringing to an Orthodox lifestyle, reflecting on her Jewish identity and the challenges faced in contemporary society; "The Things I Told My Patients" by Dr. Jacob L. Freedman, offering insights and advice from his psychiatry career, emphasizing individualized care and self-care tips; and "Mean What You Pray" by Rabbi Shaul Rosenblatt, providing practical guidance on prayer and spirituality, drawing on personal experiences to deepen the reader's connection with Hashem. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.