A very special Friday night series in which we focus on authors connected to B’nai Israel with new books & powerful things to teach. |
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5:30 p.m.
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Pre-Oneg
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| 6:00 |
Kabbalat Shabbat |
| 7:15 |
Shabbat Dinner (Reservations and a fee are required for dinner only) |
| 8:15 |
Conversation with our Author |
November 18ww
The Virginia Plan: William B. Thalhimer
and a Rescue from Nazi Germany
Robert Gillette, our Director of Education emeritus, beloved English teacher at Fairfield High School and longtime friend of many, will discuss his most recent book of sacrifice, survival and hope on two continents.
Please respond to Lynn by November 11! |
December 9
Ben Behind His Voices: One Family’s Journey
from the Chaos of Schizophrenia to Hope
Randye Kaye is a devoted congregant, radio personality, voiceover coach and now author. Her account of a son’s experiences through every stage of illness and treatment, provides unique insights into schizophrenia, as well as mental illness in general, and the way it affects individuals and families.
Please respond to Lynn by December 2!
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 The Choosing:
A Rabbi's Journey from Silent Night to High Holy Days
Friday, January 20
Rabbi Andrea Myers has served congregations from the Rocky Mountains to the Borscht Belt. She lives in New York City and is married to Rabbi Lisa Grushcow. Her recent memoir chronicles her life as a young Lutheran girl from Long Island, to coming out at Brandeis University, to her conversion to Judaism, the rabbinate, marriage and family life. This program is sponsored by Kulanu, the GLBT outreach group of Congregation B’nai Israel.
Please respond to Lynn by January 13!
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March 2
The Sacred Table: Creating a Jewish Food Ethic
Rabbi Mary Zamore is a former B’nai Israel rabbinic intern and is currently associate rabbi at Temple B’nai Or in Morristown, New Jersey. She is also the editor of a new anthology of essays which explores questions and challenges of navigating the personal and communal choices about eating.
Please respond to Lynn by February 24!
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