JHSFC Book Talks
"Books and talk are a splendid combination,” says Barbara Rosett, long time organizer of our lecture series. "Put them together with the people of the book and you have the JHSFC long running Book Talks program.”
Monthly from October to May (2018- March Book Talk rescheduled for June), usually on a Wednesday morning, members of and guests come together to hear and talk about a book with Judaic interest, presented by a volunteer reviewer from the community. Whether led by a professor, author, rabbi or community leader, the group gathers to learn about the book, author and theme with a Judaic content. All titles presented are available for borrowing from The Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library and the Ferguson Library, as well as neighboring libraries.
These programs, all meeting on Wednesday Mornings at 10:30 AM at The Harry Rosenbaum JHS Judaica Library, Stamford JCC unless otherwise noted, are open to the public without charge. Light refreshments are served.
Questions about the programs? Contact Marcie Schoenfeld at 203-359-9148 or email elissa@de-kaplan.com
The current schedule for our Book Talks is as follows:
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A musician returns home and finds the rhythm of her
life interrupted and forever changed.
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The compelling biography of the violinist, Bronislaw
Huberman, who founded the Palestine Symphony
Orchestra and saved hundreds of people from Hitler.
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Israeli poetry can be found in books, in songs, and on the streets. This conversation will take a new look at Israeli poetry.
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A serious writer embraces the world of comedy with this parable-like tale of a repellent Israeli comedian.
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In what may be the world's first religious, scholarly comic book, Waldman tells the epic tale of exile and redemption in graphic form.
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A hit-and-run accident and a blackmailing widow spark a triangle of moral dilemmas in the highly anticipated second book from the Israeli novelist.
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Reflections on Major Works of Philip Roth. Ending with His Final Masterpiece "Nemesis" his Farewell to Writing.
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Learn more about Ginsburg's early life, view
of gender equality, the Bush v Gore ruling and her
historic rulings on the Supreme Court.
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Book Talks are underwritten by
The usual location for the JHSFC Book Talks
is the Stamford JCC located at 1035 Newfield Avenue,
but other local venues have been used. Programs are FREE and open to the public. Refreshments are served. |
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Please contact the historical society staff for additional information.
The Jewish Historical Society of Fairfield County is a recipient agency of
United Jewish Federation of Greater Stamford, New Canaan and Darien.
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