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LIMUD (ADULT EDUCATION)
Beth El Synagogue Center and Hadassah Present: A Book Club Exploring Important Works of Contemporary American Jewish Literature Coordinated by Carol Diament, Director of Education, Hadassah This joint venture of Beth El Synagogue Center and Hadassah is an effort to increase familiarity with some of the important works of contemporary American Jewish Literature, both fiction and non-fiction. Reading each book in advance is encouraged but not required. In fact, many may become interested in reading these books by attending the talks. Day and Time: After Kiddush Luncheon on Shabbat at about 1:00PM in the Wiener Lounge. No Fee
Real Jews by Noah J. Efron Presenter: Herbert Fox Date: October 23, 2004 Nonfiction. - The hostility of the secular and ultra-Orthodox is brought into focus, revealing The Case for by Alan Dershowitz Presenter: Theodore Zabb Date: November 13, 2004 Nonfiction. - Drawing on scrupulous research and his peerless skills as an advocate, Dershowitz refutes 32 misrepresentations that have been hurled at
by Edeet Ravel Presenter: Av Rivel Date: December 18, 2004 Fiction. - Hitchhiking to Tel Aviv, Lily meets Ami, who shares a dark side with his beautiful, disintegrating country. Living a Year of Kaddish Ari L. Goldman Presenter: Jonathan Lopatin Date: January 29, 2005 Nonfiction. - Explores the emotional and spiritual aspects of spending a year in mourning for his father. Examines the effects on him as a husband, father, and member of his community.
Paul Zakrzewski Presenter: Carol Diament Date: February 26, 2005 Fiction. - Stories and commentary from 25 critically acclaimed and emerging writers.
Ruchama King Presenter: Judith Merion Date: March 26, 2005 Fiction. - The secret world of matchmaking in contemporary
Orly Castel-Bloom Presenter: Ann Ganeles Date: April 16, 2005 Fiction. - Holding a mirror up to her country, the author shows us Israeli society in microcosm, struggling for continuity and normalcy in a fractured world.
Jonathan Safran-Foer Presenter: Wendy Goulston Date: May 21, 2005 Fiction. - With only a yellowing photograph in hand, a young man searches for a woman who might or might not have saved his grandfather from the Nazis. Copies of each book are available in the Beth El Library. They are also available for sale at Inspiration Gallery as well as on-line at www.Amazon.com and www.BarnesandNoble.com. |
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