Arthur Kurzweil is a writer, teacher, and magician. He is a Jewish Heir Locator, dedicated to finding and informing members of the Jewish family about our extraordinary inheritance. He is the author of several books, including On the Road with Rabbi Steinsaltz and From Generation to Generation: How To Trace Your Jewish Genealogy.  Arthur is a member of the Society of American Magicians (founded by Harry Houdini) and the International Brotherhood of Magicians. His parrot's name is Shabbos.