Bad Jews: A History of American Jewish Politics and Identities A virtual author talk with Emily Tamkin Thursday, Dec. 8th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. Dec. 7th to receive the Zoom link. Throughout American history, Jewish identities have evolved and transformed in a variety of ways. The issue of what it…

From Jerusalem to Delhi, through Persia A virtual author talk with Susan Adelman Thursday, Jan. 12th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. Jan. 11th. Why are Israeli and American Jews so drawn to India, Hinduism and Buddhism? Not only do they participate in ashrams and meditation sessions at home, they travel to…

Sephardi Voices: The Untold Expulsion of Jews from Arab Lands A virtual book talk with co-authors Henry Green and Richard Stursberg Presented in partnership with Temple Emanu-El, Westfield, NJ Thursday, Jan. 19th | 7:30 PM ET Not only does this hand­some, glossy hardcover include a gallery of stunning portraits making it a perfect gift and…

American Shtetl: The Making of Kiryas Joel, a Hasidic Village in Upstate New York A virtual book talk with co-authors Nomi Stolzenberg & David Myers Thursday, Jan. 26th | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. January 25th Nomi Stolzenberg and David Myers have written a heavily researched, readable, and exceedingly interesting history of…

Why Do Jewish? A Manifesto for 21st Century Jewish Peoplehood A virtual author talk with Zack Bodner Thursday, Feb. 9th | 7:00 PM Advanced registration required by Weds. February 8th How do I live a more meaning­ful life? In an era when we can choose our own identities, why might we choose to identify as…

Tears Over Russia: A Search for Family and the Legacy of Ukraine’s Pogroms A virtual author talk with Lisa Brahin Thursday, March 2nd | 7:00 PM ET Advanced registration required by Weds. March 1st Struggle and resilience take center stage in Lisa Brahin’s Tears Over Russia, a meticulous attempt to reconstruct not only a family’s…

‘Laden With Happiness and Tears’ – Fiddler on the Roof in Historical Context With historian and poet Anna Wrobel Wednesday, April 19th | 6:30 – 7:30 PM In person at the JCA – 1342 Congress St.  Presented by the Jewish Community Alliance and Portland Ovations Advanced registration required by Tues. April 18 Historical framing is…