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November 2018
Used book sale
The “People of the Book” Used Book Sale will be held at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, on Monday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. Call 732-545-6484.
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Hadassah of Springfield meeting at Springfield Library, 12:30 p.m. Review by library director Dale Spindel of Helene Wecker’s “The Golem and the Jinni.”
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Author Speaks
YM-YWHA of Union County, Union, 10:15 a.m. With Michael Weinstein, Author of “Ten Times Chai”; signed books will be available. Call 908-289-8112.
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Congregation Beth Israel, Scotch Plains, 7 p.m. V. Lakshmi, author of the memoir “Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Rediscovering Home,” was born in a remote village in India and was adopted and raised by a Jewish family in the United States. Contact Lisa Melville at lisamelville9@gmail.com or call 908-889-1830.
Find out more »Author V. Lakshmi to Speak at Congregation Beth Israel
Congregation Beth Israel in Scotch Plains will host a presentation on Thursday, December 6, at 7 p.m, by V. Lakshmi, author of Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans: A Memoir of Adoption, Loss of Motherhood and Rediscovering Home. Sponsored by the synagogue’s Sisterhood, the event is free and open to the community. Finding Your Way When Life Changes Your Plans is a cross-cultural, adoptive-family love story. Born in a remote village in India, V. was adopted and raised by a…
Find out more »January 2019
“Ashkenazi Mixology: Jewish-Inspired Cocktails & Noshes.”
Fund-raiser sponsored by National Council of Jewish Women, West Morris Section and held at a private Morristown home, 7:30 p.m. Workshop/demonstration by Jeffrey Yoskowitz, co-author of “The Gefilte Manifesto: New Recipes for Old World Jewish Foods.” Copies of the cookbook will be available for sale. Cost is $75 until Dec. 20, $90 afterward; $154 for a platinum sponsorship, which includes an autographed copy of Yoskowitz’s book. Checks must be received by Dec. 28. Contact annehgorman@yahoo.com.
Find out more »A Physician’s Personal Account of the Yom Kippur War
Dr. Itzhak Brook, author of "In the Sands of Sinai," served in the Israeli army as a medic in the Six-Day War in 1967 and as a battalion physician during the Yom Kippur war in 1973. He later served in the medical corps of the US Navy for 27 years. Dr. Brook will give historical background on the Yom Kippur War and its effects on the Israeli society, as well as his own personal experiences and challenges as a battalion…
Find out more »Studying the prophets
Rabbi Nasanayl Braun leads a discussion of the Book of Samuel on Tuesdays at 8 p.m. at Congregation Brothers of Israel, Long Branch. Call 732-222-6666.
Find out more »Meet the author
Angela Himsel, author of “A River Could Be A Tree,” will speak at a “Meet the Author” series program at Congregation Torat El, Oakhurst, at 11 a.m. Himsel, raised to follow the strict tenets of an evangelical branch of Christianity, will discuss her journey to the Jewish faith, followed by a Q&A. Books are available for purchase at the temple office for $18; Himsel will sign them during the program. A light brunch will be served. Pre-paid reservations are $15;…
Find out more »Gaelen Gallery East Exhibit Reception
Opening reception for - 2018 Gaelen winners Debra Livingston, printmaker and book artist, and Peppi Glass, sculptor. lsuss@jccmetrowest.org for more info.
Find out more »Lecture & Book Signing With Best-Selling Author Charlie Harary, Esq.
Join Us For a Special Lecture & Book Signing With Best-Selling Author Charlie Harary, Esq. Topic: Unlocking Greatness The Unexpected Journey From The Life You Have To The Life You Want Tuesday, January 15, 2019 7:00 pm: Doors Open + VIP Meet & Greet 7:30 pm: Lecture 8:30 pm: Book Signing Couvert: $18 per person, $15 by January 8th$10 for Adult Education Chai Club Sponsors Book: $20 online, $25 at the door VIP Meet & Greet + Free Book: Sponsors…
Find out more »Book discussion
National Council of Jewish Women will hold its annual book discussion, featuring “The Secrets Between Us” by Thrity Umrigar, noon-2 p.m. at Monmouth County Headquarters Library in Manalapan. Call 732-431-7220.
Find out more »Book Talk with Royi Shiffin, The Hollywood Bible
The Hollywood Bible uses movies to explore deep truths about spirituality and Judaism. Analyzing hit Hollywood films from Star Wars to The Creature from the Black Lagoon for Jewish meaning and symbolism, Rabbi Royi Shaffin’s book elicits insightful discussion of religious traditions and important life issues alike. Admission to the book talk is free, but reservations are required. Please arrive early and have photo ID available. This event is sponsored by The JTS Library. Dr. David Kraemer, Joseph J. and…
Find out more »Temple Sinai Sisterhood Book Club with Rabbi Stuart Gershon
Please join us for our next Book Group meeting to honor Rabbi Gershon in his last year as our Rabbi and to spend some time with him in a different type of setting. The book for discussion will be The Jew Store by Stella Suberman. THE JEW STORE is that rare thing--an intimate family story that sheds new light on a piece of American history. Stella Suberman turns the clock back to a time when rural America was more peaceful…
Find out more »Jewish Authors Series: Springfield Confidential
Gaelen Center for the Arts, JCC MetroWest, West Orange, 7:30 p.m. Speaker is Mike Reiss, writer and producer for “The Simpsons.” Cost is $18, $12 JCC members/students. Contact kstrulson@jccmetrowest.org.
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