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You’ll be riveted by Professor Lisa Bordetsky-Williams, author of FORGET RUSSIA, a historical novel based on her family's surprising story of reversals. Little has been written about Russian Jews like them, who emigrated to the United States in the early 1900s, both before and after the Bolshevik Revolution—only to be lured back to Russia in the 1930s. Bordetsky-Williams will share her extensive research. Battered by the Depression and falling prey to propaganda extolling Communism, these Jews supported the egalitarian ideals…

MORE THAN I LOVE MY LIFE by David Grossman This novel is a riveting tale of love and loss, depicting three generations of women on a journey to a barren Croatian Island in search of an unspeakable past. A bitter secret divides each mother and daughter pair, based on a true incident, this moving novel examines the complexity of mother-daughter relationships. One of Israel’s most renowned authors, David Grossman understands what it means to be human. Facilitated by Susan Birenbaum.

Featuring Heidi Sieck on Women’s Reproductive Rights Heidi L. Sieck is an award-winning, C-level civic entrepreneur and co-founder/Chief Empowerment Officer (CEO) of #VOTEPROCHOICE, the political home of the nation's prochoice majority.  Many of you got to hear Heidi speak on Yom Kippur when she told her moving story of her conversion to Judaism. In the light of recent cases heard by the Supreme Court, Heidi will lead a conversation about the current state of reproductive rights in the U.S. to answer questions and…

Prayer for the French Republic In 1944 a Jewish couple in Paris desperately awaits news of their missing family. Occurring in-parallel on stage, more than 70 years later, the couple’s great-grandchildren find themselves facing the same questions as their ancestors: “Are we safe?” Meet at Box Office @ 6:30pm - City Center 131 W 55th Street

The Jewish population of the U.S. has been a product of waves of immigration primarily from diaspora communities in Europe-- many who were motivated by social, educational and entrepreneurial opportunities, and for others it was seeking refuge from the dangers of antisemitism in Europe. Temple Israel is fortunate to have the opportunity to hear from our very own Cantor Irena Altshul, who will share her immigration story. RSVP HERE (for in-person) Snacks and beverages will be served and feel free to…

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THE GOOD SISTER by Sally Hepworth delivers a knock-out of a novel about the lies that bind two sisters: Fern Castle who works in her local library, is autistic and has dinner with her twin sister Rose three nights a week. But Fern's selfless mission for Rose shakes the foundations of the life she has carefully built for herself and stirs up dark secrets from the past, in this quirky, rich, and shocking story of what families keep hidden. Via…

The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles, author of A Gentleman In Moscow. A New York Times best seller and Notable Book, chosen by Time, NPR, The Washington Post, and Barack Obama as a Best Book of the Year. In 1954, the warden of a juvenile work farm drives home released inmate Emmett Watson, 18. His parents are dead, and the family farm is in foreclosure. Emmett intends to pick up his younger brother and start a new life. But when the warden…

In Person and Via Zoom With Special program FEATURING a Storytelling Workshop with Rabbi Leora Kaye All WLC members are encouraged to attend our annual board meeting, to be followed by a storytelling workshop.  Must register to receive address – at member’s home. REGISTER HERE

In-Person & Via Zoom Join our own Diane Burrows and hear about efforts to increase voter turnout for both the local June primaries and the general elections in November. The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a non-partisan organization that is focused on increasing voter participation in all elections, not just Presidential years.  Must register to receive address – at member’s home. REGISTER HERE