Author Talks

The Genealogical Mitzvah: Why and How Every Jewish Family Can Uncover Its Roots
Synaplex Shabbat Focus with Ira Wolfman
Friday, April 8th, 8:15 PM

Ira Wolfman, genealogist and author, will talk about the spiritual, as well as the practical, benefits of climbing your family tree. He will discuss how to get started, how the Internet has transformed the search for ancestors, why children should participate in the hunt, some of the remarkable treasures waiting to be found — and the special place genealogy holds in Jewish tradition. Ira’s books include Climbing Your Family Tree and Jewish New York.

Learning About Ourselves Through Literature
B’Yachad Creative Writing Program with Alyson Gerber
Tuesday, April 12th, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

How have the books and protagonists you love helped to inform your identity as a child, teen, adult and as a family? Join writer Alyson Gerber to explore the interplay between your experience as a reader and the way you see yourself. Alyson, a published author and MFA candidate in Writing for Children at The New School, has just completed Gracie Garber Loves Goys, a novel for young adults.  Pizza dinner will be served. 

Books Don't Grow on Trees
Children's Book Talk with Yona Zeldis McDonough
Wednesday, April 13th, 5:00 PM- 6:15 PM

How does a book go from an idea to a draft to a finished product? This talk will outline the multi-step process by which a book becomes a book. Yona Zeldis McDonough is the author of nineteen children’s books, including Hammerin’ Hank, The Dollshop Downstairs and The Doll with the Yellow Star. Yona’s talk will be followed by pizza and a book signing. Parents are welcome to join us.

For more information or to RSVP for any of these events, please contact Sara.