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A multigenerational tale of three families whose paths collide one summer night in 1960 with the murder of a police officer.
A sweeping intergenerational story told through a grandfather's letters to his grandson, passing on the story of his political rebellion in 1950s Egypt in order to save his grandson's life in a post-9/11 world. $60
A moving novel about a diplomatic couple who risked their lives to help Viennese Jews escape the Nazis, inspired by the true story of Dr. Ho Fengshan, Righteous Among the Nations. This program will be presented virtually only. $60
Through a presentation of the drafts of Israel's Declaration of Independence in English for the first time, see the dilemmas of politics, diplomacy, and values faced by Israel's leaders as they charted the path to independence and composed what became modern Israel's most important political text.
Mamie was only 11 when her family escaped Vienna in 1939 and made their way to Lose Angeles with other Jews escaping Hitler. Now in 2020, Mamie tells her grandson Julian the buried stories of her years in California. This program will be presented virtually only. $60
Today show cohost and bestselling author Hoda Kotb’s new book, Hope is a Rainbow, is a lyrical celebration of hope in children and teaching the youngest readers how to reach for their dreams – whether they are as big as the night sky or as small as a bowl of purple ice cream. It’s a lesson in […]
A spellbinding novel of World War II based on the little-known history of the X Troop — a team of European Jews who escaped the continent only to join the British Army and return home to exact their revenge on Hitler’s military.
Four generations of women experience love, loss, war, and hope from the rise of Nazism to the Cuban Revolution and finally, the fall of the Berlin Wall in this sweeping novel.
Vincent, a New York Post investigative journalist recovers the story of two British sisters who masterminded a plan to spirit dozens of Jewish stars and personnel of the German and Austrian opera to England and save them from a terrible fate under the Third Reich. $60
In this hilarious and heartfelt novel, follow the Greenspans over the course of one tumultuous year as they question, and compromise, the values that have shaped their lives. $60
Alexander Rosenberg was a smart and curious teenager who spoke many languages and lived a pampered life with his affluent parents in a Czechoslovakian town. When his family was captured and taken to Buchenwald, his father was gravely injured, and it was up to Alexander to use his talent to save his father’s life.
From The New York Times bestselling author, a gripping dual-timeline novel that follows a legendary Hollywood screen star as she recounts her secret life in the Warsaw Ghetto. $60
Satow, an award-winning journalist, chronicles the golden age of American department stores and the three visionary women who led them! $60
The epic true story of love and resistance during World War II offers insight into the Holocaust and the lives the French people bravely led under Hitler’s regime.
America’s first organized-crime lord was a lady — a Jewish mother named Mrs. Mandelbaum! Fox tells the unforgettable true story of a once-famous heroine whose life exemplifies America’s cherished rags-to-riches narrative.
From the author of The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P. comes a funny and eye-opening tale of work in contemporary America, that was chosen as an Editor’s Choice by The New York Times Book Review! $30
Join SJJCC, UJA-Federation of New York’s Rising Leaders, and Woodbury Jewish Center for a critical and timely program addressing the surge in antisemitism. Parents of children of all ages – Empower your family: Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, an expert in the field of antisemitism education and awareness, will teach parents how they can tackle this difficult topic and […]
A spellbinding thriller of masterpieces, masterminds, and the mysterious underbelly of the art world. $60
ON BEING JEWISH NOW BOOK PANEL WITH ZIBBY OWENS, AMY BLUMENFELD, BRENDA JANOWITZ, AND JANE L. ROSEN Get inspired at our thought-provoking discussion featuring four of today’s bestselling authors who have contributed to On Being Jewish Now. This intimate and hopeful collection of essays from authors and advocates delves into what it means to be […]
While it’s normal for children of all ages to experience fears and worries, if your child’s anxiety interferes with their daily life, it’s time to seek help. This accessible, research-based guide is filled with actionable steps to help your child conquer their anxiety. Presented in collaboration with our Dr. Gayle R. Berg Center for Psychological […]
Go on a whirlwind tour of Costco warehouses from around the globe with the Schwartz’s — two of the store’s biggest fans — who have visited at least one warehouse in 47 states and 13 countries! Enjoy brunch at the event and "sample" all of your favorite Costco food! $40
Share your thoughts on Jean Hanff Korelitz's New York Times bestselling thriller, The Plot, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant. $20 members / $30 nonmembers
The true story of two Holocaust survivors who fell in love in Auschwitz, were separated upon liberation, and found each other again more than 70 years later.
Share your thoughts on Jean Hanff Korelitz's The Sequel, the follow up to her New York Times bestselling thriller, The Plot, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant. $20 members / $30 nonmembers
The Read with Jenna pick was inspired by a little-known piece of history in the lives of Jewish occupants of the Warsaw Ghetto in World War II, and is a piercing story of love, determination, and sacrifice $60
In a follow-up to her 2021 Tonight Show Summer Reads Pick, The Plot, Korelitz introduces readers to a new antihero, while illuminating and satirizing the world of publishing in this fun and suspenseful read. $30
Inspired by the true story of a pioneering investment legend, an ambitious young woman strives to find her place amid the promise and tumult of 1920s Wall Street. $60
Share your thoughts on Playground by Richard Powers, an epic tale of love, friendship and humanity’s next great adventure, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant. $20 members / $30 nonmembers
SJJCC's Irene & Ronald Cohen Spotlight Speaker Series in partnership with Theodore's Books and Gold Coast Forum presents the New York Times bestselling author joins us two days before his new book is out! Legendary spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon is back in a dazzling new tale as he races to recover a lost masterpiece […]
Share your thoughts on today’s best-selling novels, moderated by Nicole Yablans, an English teacher and library consultant. July's selection is The Paris Express by Emma Donoghue, a sweeping historical novel about an infamous 1895 disaster at the Paris Montparnasse train station. $20 members / $30 nonmembers
Bloom, a Great Neck native, offers much-needed insight on creating a support network, navigating insurance, communicating with doctors, and more, so you can focus on your recovery and wellness. Free for Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center members / $10 members / $15 nonmembers If you are an NMCWC member, please contact Joy Rubel, jrubel@sjjcc.org to […]
This riveting untold story shares how one woman infiltrated the Nazi leadership in Paris during World War II to save the world’s most treasured masterpieces. $65 per person
ONE OF THEM BY KITTY ZELDIS A powerful and moving story of secrets, friendship, and betrayal that follows two young women at Vassar College in the years after World War II. $20 per person
Share your thoughts on the New York Times bestseller by Sophie Elmhirst that tells the true story of Maralyn and Maurice who decide to sail around the world in 1972. All goes well until deep in the Pacific Ocean, a whale knocks a hole in their boat, sinking it, and how they fight to stay […]
Susan Lucci–Daytime’s Leading Lady–joins us for an extraordinary and intimate conversation about her life, career, and her highly anticipated new memoir, La Lucci. This event is a pre–book–release appearance. Thursday, January 29 • 11am $50 members / $60 nonmembers per ticket
A thought-provoking discussion featuring Sara Goodman Confino, Jacqueline Friedland, Jean Meltzer, and Jane L. Rosen, four bestselling historical and contemporary fiction authors exploring the art of writing Jewish stories, and how the literary landscape has changed since October 7th. Wine, cheese, and dessert will be served. $35 members / $45 nonmembers Register
A reimagining of the world created by Charles Dickens, seen through the eyes of Jacob Fagin—Victorian literature’s notorious villain. $65 per person
Two women. One war. Countless secrets. Step into Nazi-occupied Paris and uncover a true story of courage, betrayal, and redemption.
An unforgettable historical novel told across dual timelines, centered on the unlikely friendship between a screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock’s next star. $65 per person
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