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October 2018
‘Food and Faith’
Rabbi Ron Isaacs, coauthor of “Let’s Eat: Jewish Food and Faith,” will speak at Congregation B’nai Israel in Rumson at 11:15 a.m. Isaacs, currently the rabbi at Beth Judah Temple in Cape May, is the author of more than 100 books, and will be selling and signing this one after his talk. Contact emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org or 732-842-1800, ext. 203.
Find out more »On the Chocolate Trial with Rabbi Deborah Prinz
Rabbi Deborah Prinz will speak about On the Chocolate Trail: A Delicious Adventure Connecting Jews, Religions, History, Travel, Rituals and Recipes to the Magic of Cacao, a delectable journey through the Jewish history of chocolate. Rabbi Prinz draws from her world travels on the trail of chocolate to enchant chocoholics everywhere as she unwraps the role of religions in the trade, retail and manufacture of chocolate since it was first introduced to Europeans. Explore the surprising connections to chocolate in…
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Author visit at The Book House: Peter Golden, author of “Nothing is forgotten”
Come and meet Peter Golden, who will discuss his latest novel "Nothing is Forgotten". Peter's historic fiction is an engaging story that takes the reader from New Jersey to Russia,. Set after the second world war, it establishes the connection between the holocaust and the cold war. Peter Golden is a fascinating writer who has interviewed many world leaders, such as Presidents Richard Nixon, Gerald Ford, Ronald Reagan, and George H.W. Bush; Secretaries of State Henry Kissinger, Alexander Haig, George…
Find out more »Presentation by Author Peter Golden
The Book House, Millburn, 6:30 p.m. Golden’s latest book, “Nothing is Forgotten,” a historical fiction, relates the impact of the Holocaust on the Cold War. Call 973-564-6262.
Find out more »Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court
On Saturday evening, November 3, at 7:00 PM Life Long Learning at Morristown Jewish Center Beit Yisrael will host Rabbi David Dalin, author of Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court. The program begins with a musical Havdallah and concludes with refreshments. RSVP to steve@mjcby.org or call the office by October 29.
Find out more »WLCJ to Feature Prominent Jewish Feminists at Fall Torah Fund Brunch
Francine Klagsbrun is the author of more than a dozen books, including The Fourth Commandment: Remember the Sabbath Day and Married People: Staying Together in the Age of Divorce. Her latest book Lioness received the 2017 National Jewish Book Award/Everett Family Foundation Book of the Year. Klagsbrun was also the editor of the best-selling Free to Be . . . You and Me and is a regular columnist for The Jewish Week, a contributing editor to Lilith, and on the…
Find out more »Mafia Jews
Myron Sugerman, whose family history is closely entwined with the Mafia, will highlight the mob’s little-known role in fighting Nazism and providing clandestine aid to the fledgling state of Israel at 11:15 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. Following his talk, Sugerman will sign his book, “The Last Jewish Gangster: From Meyer to Myron.” Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to executive director Emilie Kovit-Meyer at 732-842-1800, ext. 203, or emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org.
Find out more »Mafia Jews
Myron Sugerman, whose family history is closely entwined with the Mafia, will highlight the mob’s little-known role in fighting Nazism and providing clandestine aid to the fledgling State of Israel at 11:15 a.m. at Congregation B’nai Israel, Rumson. Following his talk, Sugerman will sign his book, “The Last Jewish Gangster: From Meyer to Myron.” Books will be available for purchase. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to executive director Emilie Kovit-Meyer at 732-842-1800, ext. 203, or emilie.kovit-meyer@cbirumson.org.
Find out more »A Book Talk: The Sabbath by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel
A Bagel U (Adult Education) course offering a discussion of the book by Rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel. Abraham Leibson will lead a discussion of The Sabbath, hailed as a classic of Jewish spirituality. Heschel is a poet in his brevity, a precision craftsman in his choice of words. Registration required, registering means you will have read the book. Used copies are available on Amazon for as little as $4. Register by e-mailing abraham.leibson@gmail.com.
Find out more »American-Jewish experience
“Examining the American Jewish Experience Through Short Stories,” a series at Congregation Beth Chaim, Princeton Junction, will continue on Wednesday, Nov. 14, with “The Four Questions” by Allegra Goodman, 11 a.m.-noon. Copies of each story are available via email or from the Beth Chaim office. Call 609-799-9401 or go to bethchaim.org.
Find out more »Israeli insights
“Thoughts About the Israeli Mind” will be presented by author, poet, and editor Yair Assulin on Thursday, Nov. 15, at 4:30 p.m. at Princeton University’s 203 Scheide Caldwell House. Among the event sponsors is Princeton’s Program in Judaic Studies. Call 609-258-0394.
Find out more »Count to a Thousand
Count to a Thousand: Negotiating life as an Expat in Israel by Caroline Goldberg. All are welcome to join us on Thursday, November 15 at 7:30 PM at Temple Emanu-El of Westfield, NJ as we welcome Caroline Goldberg Igra, art historian, author, and tri-athlete. She was born, bred and educated in the United States and has spent the last thirty years living in Israel. Her novel, Count to a Thousand tells the story of an American expatriate who constructs a…
Find out more »Used book sale
The “People of the Book” Used Book Sale will be held at Anshe Emeth Memorial Temple, New Brunswick, on Sunday, Nov. 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.; Monday, Nov. 19, 5-7 p.m.; and Tuesday, Nov. 20, 5-7 p.m. Call 732-545-6484.
Find out more »Book Fair!
Come visit the Barnes and Noble in Edison New Jersey and help support the Temple Emanu-El Religious School and youth programs!
Find out more »“Stories My Friends Love To Hear”
Westfield Hadassah member Joellen Bard will discuss her book entitled, "Stories My Friends Love To Hear" and keep us in stitches with awe inspiring stories, coincidences or strange events. Everyone is welcome at Westfield Hadassah meeting on Monday, November 19 at noon in Temple Emanu-El Greiffer Sacks Hall. Please bring your lunch and enjoy coffee, tea and delicious desserts. Free. Call 908-654-5508.
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