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THRU NOVEMBER 18, TUESDAYS The Melton School of Adult Jewish Learning presents Soul’s Cycles: A Ride Through the

Chapters of Life. Ready to flex those spiritual muscles? This six-week course taught by Miriam Brunn Ruberg will lead participants through a focused, high-intensity journey through the Jewish perspective on some of life’s milestones: birth, marriage, divorce, mikvah, conversion—a fascinating ride that will deepen an understanding for when these moments happen personally, to family and to friends. 12–1:30 pm. For more information or to register, visit JewishVA.org/KCL or contact Sierra Lautman, director of Jewish Innovation, at slautman@ujft.org or 757-965-6107.

OCTOBER 12, TUESDAY

Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Problem that Demands a Nonpartisan Solution–How Progressives

Can Counter Antisemitism on the Left, presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the ADL mid-Atlantic/Midwest, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, this is the first of two in a speaker series featuring leaders who have courageously and powerfully challenged anti-Jewish bigotry from their own political allies. Free and open to the community, registration for this virtual event is required. 7 pm. Visit https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_m9lNRH4CRq6Lo5e6BwXxfQ. For more information contact Elka Mednick, assistant director, JCRC, at emednick@ujft.org or 757-965-6112.

OCTOBER 13, WEDNESDAY

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, & Community Partners’ 11th Annual Israel Today & Simon Family JCC’s Lee &

Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival kicks off with Israeli American actress, activist, and author Noa Tishby, who will share her insights of utilizing twitter and other social media platforms to advocate for Israel. Israel Today is free and open to the community, RSVP required. 7:30 pm. For more information, or to RSVP (required) visit JewishVA.org/IsraelToday or contact Elka Mednick at emednick@ujft.org or 757-965-6112. See page 33.

OCTOBER 17, SUNDAY

Unpacking Antisemitism: An Action Based Workshop, in partnership with ODU’s Institute for Jewish Studies & Interfaith Understanding, the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater present a workshop to understand and combat modern antisemitism, with keynote address from author of People Love Dead Jews: Reports from a Haunted Present, Dara Horn. The interactive, virtual workshop begins at 6 pm and includes speakers from the FBI, Virginia Wesleyan University, ADL, and more. For more information, or to RSVP (required) for this VIRTUAL workshop, visit www.JewishVA.org/unpackingantisemitism or contact Elka Mednick at emednick@ujft.org or 757-965-6112. See page 32.

OCTOBER 21, THURSDAY

The Seventh Annual Great Big Challah Bake, a partnership between B’nai Israel Congregation and the Konikoff Center for Learning at the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater. Always a fun and meaningful evening, tie on those apron strings, and head to B’nai Israel Congregation to reconnect with old friends and make some new ones as the women of Tidewater come together to celebrate the Jewish tradition of preparing for Shabbat and the spiritual joys of making challah. 7 pm. For more information, or to RSVP for this in-person event, (required), contact Sierra Lautman at slautman@ujft.org or 757-965-6107.

OCTOBER 25, MONDAY

The Unexpected Spy with author Tracy Walder. From her tenure at the CIA and, later the FBI, Walder will share details from her life, beginning with her recruitment by the CIA out of her sorority house at the University of Southern California. This memoir is about a woman who made a career in a male-dominated field and what she has taken away from it now that she is no longer in government service. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Women’s Cabinet. 7 pm. Free and open to the community, in-person and online participation available, with registration required for both. For more information and to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137, or jgrossman@ujft.org.

OCTOBER 28, THURSDAY

Leah Garrett talks about her book, X Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II, the incredible World War II saga of the German-Jewish commandos who fought in Britain’s most secretive special-forces unit—but whose story has gone untold until now. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival in partnership with the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater’s Holocaust Commission. 7:30 pm. Free and open to the community and offers in-person and online participation, with registration required for both. For more information and to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137, or jgrossman@ujft.org.

NOVEMBER 4, THURSDAY

Join cardiologist turned legendary scientist and winner of the Nobel Prize, Robert Lefkowitz, as he discusses A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Stockholm: The Adrenaline-Fueled Adventures of

an Accidental Scientist. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival. VIRTUAL event is free and open to the community with pre-registration required. 7:30 pm. For more information and to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137, or jgrossman@ujft.org.

NOVEMBER 6, SATURDAY

The Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, and Community Partners’ 11th Annual Israel Today series and The Chrysler Museum

of Art’s Perry Glass Studio presents: If You Thirst for a Homeland, a visiting artist lecture with Dafna Kaffeman at 7:30 pm as a hybrid in-person or via zoom. Registration is required, and free for museum members. For more information or to register, contact the Chrysler Museum by visiting https://chrysler.org/ event/visiting-artist-lecture-with-dafna-kaffeman/.

NOVEMBER 8, MONDAY

Join author, lawyer, arbitrator, prize winning author, and one of Israel’s prominent contemporary writers, Yishai Sarid as he discusses his New York Times Book Review Notable Book of 2020, The Memory Monster. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival, and the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, and Community Partners’ 11th Annual Israel Today series. 12 pm. VIRTUAL event is Free and open to the community with pre-registration required. For more information or to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman at 757-965-6137, jgrossman@ujft.org.

NOVEMBER 14, SUNDAY

Susan Groner, parent educator and author of Parenting with Sanity & Joy will present an interactive workshop. Through actionable tips, parenting mentor Groner will share the best parenting wisdom, which can also be found in her easy-to-read book, providing simple, fun, and effective guidance. Parents are invited to join the workshop while their children enjoy Sunday Fun Day activities led by Camp JCC staff. Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival in partnership with PJ Library & PJ Our Way. Free and open to the community. In-person and online participation options, with registration required for both. 2 pm. For more information and to register, visit JewishVA.org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137, or jgrossman@ ujft.org. Sunday Fun Day: Family-friendly field games and fun at the Simon Family JCC! Crafts, games, activities, and a sweet treat. This event is free to JCC members, Strelitz and Camp JCC families, YAD, and Tidewater synagogue members. 2–5 pm. For more information, or register, visit JewishVA.org/PJLibrary of contact Nofar Trem, PJ Library program coordinator, at nmtrem@ujft.org.

NOVEMBER 15, MONDAY

Last Summer at the Golden Hotel with author Elyssa Friedland. Friedland will share details of her novel about two families presiding over a glamorous resort in the so-called Jewish Alps. What happens when the facilities and the management begin to fall apart? Presented by United Jewish Federation of Tidewater and the Simon Family JCC’s Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival in partnership with the JCC’s Seniors Club. A Simon Family JCC Book Club pick. 12 pm. Free and open to the community with in-person and online participation. Registration is required for both. For more information and to register, visit JewishVA. org/BookFestival or contact Jill Grossman, director, Arts + Ideas, at 757-965-6137, or jgrossman@ujft.org.

NOVEMBER 18, THURSDAY

Antisemitism: A Bipartisan Problem that Demands a Nonpartisan Solution—How Conservatives

Can Counter Antisemitism on the Right, presented by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia, the ADL mid-Atlantic/Midwest, and the Jewish Community Relations Council, the second of two in a speaker series featuring leaders who have courageously and powerfully challenged anti-Jewish bigotry from their own political allies. 7 pm. Free and open to the community, registration for this virtual event is required; visit https://jewishphilly.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ebm63LmvR6yHUVQthy2p-A. For more information contact Elka Mednick, assistant director, JCRC, at emednick@ujft.org or 757-965-6112.

NOVEMBER 21, SUNDAY

One of Israel’s most celebrated authors, Meir Shalev, will discuss his book My Wild Garden: Notes from a Writer’s Eden. A Chrysler Museum of Art Book Club discussion, inspired by the Chrysler’s current exhibition, If You Thirst for a Homeland: Flameworked Glass by Dafna Kaffeman. Both Kaffeman and Shalev find inspiration in the beauty and fragility of the natural environment. A Chrysler Museum partnership with the Jewish Community Relations Council of the United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC, and community partners as part of the 11th annual Israel Today series as part of the Lee and Bernard Jaffe Family Jewish Book Festival. 2 pm. This VIRTUAL conversation with the author is Free and open to the community with registration required. For more information or to register, contact the Chrysler Museum by visiting https://3243.blackbaudhosting.com/3243/Chrysler-Book-Club-My-Wild-Garden.

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