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Dappled Sea, shares his novel that Join us a few weeks later on this family saga is a breathtaking nesday, April 20, with Eternal, the cul-
challenges the idea of identity and Wednesday, January 5 as James portrait of just how far we will go in mination of a lifetime of work. Lisa
celebrates the ties that bind us togeth- McAuley shares The House of Frag- order to protect our loved ones, and an has been researching the Italian Ho-
er. Can inheritance be transcended by ile Things – Jewish Art Collectors and uplifting portrayal of how the human locaust since her
accidents of love? That is the ques- the Fall of France. David A. Bell, in spirit can endure – and even thrive – undergraduate
tion at the heart the New York Review of Books, says, after tragedy. days when she
of this book. “Elegantly written and deeply mov- On Tuesday, March 22, hear Me- took an intimate
From Booklist: ing... A meditation lissa Gould talk about her memoir, yearlong seminar
“Physician and on the shaping and Widowish. When Melissa’s husband at the Universi-
author Biro ex- expression of iden- Joel was unexpectedly hospitalized, ty of Pennsylva-
amines the se- tities through the she could not imagine how her life was nia led by Philip
crets that people acquisition and do- about to change. Overwhelmed with Roth called “The
carry and how nation of beautiful uncertainty as Joel’s condition wors- Literature of the
they shape and things, a glimpse ened, she offered him the only thing Holocaust.” She was inspired to write
distort the ways into a world blast- she could: her love and devotion. Her about Fascism and the Holocaust in
one sees the ed to dust by the dedication didn’t end with his death. Italy, especially as the Italian Holo-
world. A story of interconnection and horrors of the twentieth century, and a Left to resume life without her husband caust remains untold in popular fiction.
the boundaries that too often keep us tragic story about the unrequited love and raise their Eternal is a heartbreaking story of both
apart.” of men and women for a country that young daughter the best and the worst that the world
Jewish Pride: Rebuilding a People savagely turned on them.” on her own, Me- has to offer.
by Ben M. Freeman, an international- On Wednesday, February 2, hear lissa soon real- * * *
ly renowned educator, is inspired by his Pam Jenoff talk about her latest novel, ized that her and Look for author interviews in up-
experiences with LGBTQ+ pride. In The Woman with the Blue Star, an emo- Joel’s love lived coming issues of The Jewish News. As
his book, Ben aims to educate, inspire tional testament to the power of friend- on. She found I mentioned at the top of this article,
and empower Jewish people to reject ship and the extraordinary strength of she didn’t fit the an insert with the complete schedule of
the shame of antisemitism imposed on the human will to survive. Author Jodi typical mold of events, ticket information, author bios
Jews by the non-Jewish world as well Picoult says, “Pam Jenoff’s meticu- widowhood or and book synopses will be printed in
as non-Jewish per- lously researched account of an unlike- meet the expectations of mourning. the October issue of The Jewish News.
ceptions of what it ly and dangerous She didn’t look like a widow or act like And be sure to visit jfedsrq.org/books
means to be a Jew. friendship during a widow, but she felt like one. Melissa at the end of September, when tickets
Ultimately, this en- WWII is a timely was widowish. will go on sale. For questions, general
ables them to be- and compelling Lisa Scottoline, a New York Times information and sponsorship benefits,
gin the process of account of the bestselling author of 32 novels, closes contact Jeremy Lisitza at 941.343.2113
defining their own lengths we go out the virtual presentations, on Wed- or jlisitza@jfedsrq.org.
identities as proud to for the family
Jews through Jew- we are born with,
ish experience, Jewish history and and the family FED
Jewish tradition. Ben tells his story on we make for our-
Wednesday, December 8. selves. It will leave you gasping at the we are
In The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis end.”
Vives, author Tim Darcy Ellis takes Rachel Beanland presents Flor- JFEDSRQ.ORG
readers on a beautifully detailed histor- ence Adler Swims Forever, which Educating Jewish Minds Engaging Jewish Lives Enriching Jewish Hearts
ical journey that brings back to life Juan won the 2020 National Jewish Book
Luis Vives, a Spanish Jew and leading Award for debut
Renaissance Humanist. Tim will share fiction, on Thurs-
his novel on Tues- day, February 17.
day, December 21. Over the course
His writing was of one summer
inspired by re- that begins with a
searching his fam- shocking tragedy,
ily history among three generations
the Sephardic communities of London, of the Adler fam-
and his work for both the Museum of ily grapple with
London (as a field archaeologist) and heartbreak, romance and the weight of
the British Museum (as a tour guide). family secrets. Based on a true story, We at Temple Beth Israel wish our community good health,
happiness, and many joyful blessings in the New Year! As we
step into the new season, we hope you’ll join us for Shabbat
services & the many new programs we have to offer, including
our new adult Education Center!

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