January 2022
Jonathan Greenblatt – It Could Happen Here
In his book, It Could Happen Here, Jonathan Greenblatt issues an urgent warning against complacency, especially at a moment when the age-old trend of hatred is gathering momentum in the U.S. presaging violence on a potentially larger, more catastrophic scale.
Find out more »Linda Greenhouse – Justice on the Brink
Linda Greenhouse, now retired after a 40-year career at The New York Times, joins to discuss her new book, On the Brink, about the shift in power when justices with new philosophies gained a supermajority in the highest court in the land.
Find out more »WLC/Sisterhood Author Event
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…
Find out more »February 2022
Grow with Grace
Age 62 and up - Join Rabbi Melissa Buyer-Witman for a new 8-week workshop inspired by Wise Aging by Linda Thal and Rachel Cowan. Plan for the next stages of life, learn how to practice gratitude and mindfulness while aging with grace, forging connections and building community.
Find out more »WLC/Sisterhood Book Club
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.
Find out more »Dara Horn – Women on the Move
Prizewinning novelist Dara Horn discusses her collection of essays, People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present where she makes the radical argument that public piety about dead Jews is, in fact, a profound affront to human dignity.
Find out more »WLC/Sisterhood Drinks & Discussion
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…
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Peter Young, Rabbinic Intern Idol or Idle?
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Rabbi Buyer-Witman The Gift of a Healthy Relationship Temple Israel is proud to Partner with Jewish Women Internation (JWI) each year in February to shine a light on Domestic Violence and Abuse.
Find out more »March 2022
The Worth of Water
With Matt Damon & Gary White. In their new book, Matt Damon and Gary White tell the story of their alliance to ensure that water and sanitation access is available to everyone. Matt Damon and Gary White are the founders of Water.com & WaterEquity, a merger of Damon’s H20 African Foundation and White’s WaterPartners International. In partnership with Streicker Center.
Find out more »From Bensonhurst to Broadway
With Harvey Fierstein. Upon the release of his hilarious and poignant memoir, hear Harvey Fierstein’s inimitable voice speak about turning addiction and despair into triumph — and to celebrate the man who proved that gay truths are universal. He is the winner of four Tonys, three Drama Desk Awards and has appeared in more than two dozen films, and author of a children’s book. In partnership with Streicker Center.
Find out more »WLC/Sisterhood Night At The Theater
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
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