Yiddish Book Club
Join JCC Arts & Culture this fall for two thought-provoking book discussions exploring language, identity, belonging, and the experiences of finding your place in an unfamiliar world.
Wednesday, November 19 • 10:30 AM
Location: 1M55 Reading Room
A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodovsky
Rivke Zilberg, a 20-year-old Jewish woman, arrives in New York shortly after the Nazi invasion of Poland. As she learns a new language and adjusts to life in the United States, she keeps a journal about the challenges and opportunities she finds in her new home.
Wednesday, December 17 • 10:30 AM
Location: 1M55 Reading Room
True Biz by Sara Novic
At the River Valley School for the Deaf, students are navigating friendships, relationships, school, and the expectations of the adults around them. The novel explores language, communication, and the ways they can shape how we connect with one another.
All are welcome.
Join us for one or both discussions!
Questions? Contact Reva Fox, Arts & Culture Director.
