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Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair

Ryna Greenbaum

JCC Center for the Arts

The Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair is a series of literary events featuring an eclectic lineup of notable authors. Programs include panel discussions, readings and workshops by some of the best voices in Jewish literature—with time for Q&A.

Upcoming Programs

All events held at the Leventhal-Sidman JCC (333 Nahanton Street, Newton) unless otherwise noted.

A Conversation - The Real Cleopatra

With author Stacy Schiff, and Lawrence M. Berman, Senior Curator of Ancient Egyptian, Nubian, and Near Eastern Art at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

  • Date

    Wednesday, March 7, 2012 (7pm)

  • Location

    Museum of Fine Arts Boston

    100 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA

  • Age Groups

    Adult

  • Cost

    JCC and MFA member: $15 Nonmember: $18 Tickets available through the MFA.

Description

Cleopatra VII has captured the hearts and the imaginations of the public for centuries like no other figure from antiquity.  Author Stacey Schiff and Egyptologist Lawrence Berman go beyond the myth and mystery to uncover the truth behind the life of this powerful Egyptian queen.
 
Post-event book signing
 
In collaboration with the Museum of Fine Arts Boston

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Thinking Baseball - Movie and Book Talk

Movie screening: Holy Land Hardball

  • Date

    Sunday, March 11 (5pm)

  • Location

    Leventhal-Sidman JCC

    333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459

    Contact Phone Number: 617-965-5226

  • Age Groups

    Youth|Teen|Adult

  • Cost

    JCC member, students and seniors: $5; Nonmember: $8

Description

 
With author Aaron Pribble - Pitching in the Promised Land – The Story of the First and Only Season in the Israel Baseball League

When Boston bagel maker Larry Baras wanted to create a professional baseball league in Israel, his idea was met with incredulity, dismissal and even hostility. He attempted it anyway. The film Holy Land Hardball is an engaging account of a dream to bring America's pastime to the Middle East.
 
Post-show discussion with Aaron Pribble. Pribble’s book is a coming of age story (spiritually and athletically) about one short baseball season intertwined with romance, Middle Eastern politics, and the dreams of America’s pastime far, far from home. (Or, if you prefer, Bull Durham in Tel Aviv. Or better yet, Shekelball!)

The time for this event is now 5pm (not 4pm as previously advertised).
 
JCC member, students and seniors: $5; Nonmember: $8

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Community Read - the Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer

Be part of a community of readers.

  • Date

    Wednesday, March 14 (7:30pm)

  • Location

    Leventhal-Sidman JCC

    333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459

    Contact Phone Number: 617-965-5226

  • Age Groups

    Adult

  • Cost

    No charge

Description

Book groups and bookworms from throughout the area are invited to read The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. "An unforgettable, important work...Extraordinary" says The Miami Herald. Then, join in a spirited, facilitated discussion about the book prior to the author's visit.

Book discussion: Wednesday, March 14 (7:30pm)
Author's visit: Wednesday, March 21 (7:30pm)

No cost to attend the book discussion on March 14, but registration is required. Please call 617-558-6480.

Community Read - Author appearance: Julie Orringer (The Invisible Bridge)

Be a part of a community of readers.

  • Date

    Wednesday, March 21 (7:30pm)

  • Location

    Leventhal-Sidman JCC

    333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459

    Contact Phone Number: 617-965-5226

  • Age Groups

    Adult

  • Cost

    JCC member: $5; Nonmember: $8

Description

Book groups and bookworms from throughout the area are invited to read The Invisible Bridge by Julie Orringer. "An unforgettable, important work...Extraordinary" says The Miami Herald.

Then, on Wednesday, March 21 (7:30pm), Ms. Orringer will discuss her astonishing first novel, eagerly awaited since the publication of her heralded bestselling short story collection. Named Best Book of the Year by the Christain Science Monitor, Boston Globe and Washington Post.

JCC member: $5; Nonmember: $8

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Faith and Devotion

With authors Dani Shapiro (Devotion) and Jennifer Haigh (Faith)

  • Date

    Tuesday, April 17 (7:30pm)

  • Location

    Leventhal-Sidman JCC

    333 Nahanton Street, Newton, MA 02459

    Contact Phone Number: 617-965-5226

  • Age Groups

    Adult

  • Cost

    JCC member: $5; Nonmember: $8

Description

A crisis of faith can affect anyone at any time; how one deals with it is the subject of these two extraordinary books. The two authors explore this experience from different literary genres and from different religious perspectives: Shapiro from the Jewish point of view (Devotion) and Haigh from the Catholic (Faith). Moderated by author Tova Mirvis.
 
JCC member: $5; Nonmember: $8

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Spotlight

Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations - Thought-provoking discussions with leading 21st century thinkers. With Barney Frank, Leonard Fein, Peter Beinart and others.

Performances and Lectures >>

Upcoming Event

Purim Primary 2012

Wednesday, February 29, 2012 - 7:00 PM

A fun, participatory event for women

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Upcoming Event

Purim with Pizzazz

Thursday, March 1, 2012 - 7:00 PM

3rd Annual South Area Women’s Event with Vanessa Hidary, The Hebrew Mamita

Temple Israel of Sharon

Upcoming Event

Moma Doni - The Purim Bash Show

Sunday, March 4, 2012 - 11:00 AM

Magic Ark Performing Arts Series for Families

Boston Jewish Music Festival Special Family Event designed for children ages 2+ years with adult.

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Upcoming Event

A Conversation - The Real Cleopatra

Wednesday, March 7, 2012 - 7:00 PM

JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair

With author Stacy Schiff and Egyptologist Lawrence Berman

Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Upcoming Event

Circumcise Me - A New Comedy on the Cutting Edge

Saturday, March 17, 2012 - 8:15 PM

The story of a man born to be funny. The Jewish part came later.

Second performance Sunday, March 18 at 2pm.

Leventhal-Sidman JCC

Upcoming Event

The States of Jewish Belief

Thursday, March 29, 2012 - 7:30 PM

Hot Buttons, Cool Conversations

With Art Green, Allan Nadler and Avi Shafran

Leventhal-Sidman JCC


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