Thursday, Oct. 22-Friday, Oct. 23: Facility work will be done in Gym 1, Gym 2, & Indoor Turf 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Gym & Turf schedules/availability will be impacted during this time.

Acclaimed Author Series

Join us for a series of intimate and up-close conversations with our selection of acclaimed authors brought to us through Jewish Experiences, A Collaboration of Jewish Federation and The J as well as the Jewish Book Council.

Join community members for author events together, as we engage with discussion through moderators or a panel discussion.

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James Loeffler

Thursday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.

Where does free speech end and hate begin? Explore America's history of antisemitism, landmark legal battles and the ongoing struggle to balance freedom, equality and protection from hatred with James Loeffler and his book, "Exceptional Hatred: Anti­semitism and the Fight over Free Speech in Mod­ern America."

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Mark Oppenheimer

Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 7 p.m.

Discover the woman behind the beloved books he books that shaped generations. Mark Oppenheimer's biography, "Judy Blume: A Life," reveals the writer's remarkable journey, groundbreaking writing and lasting impact on generations of readers.

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Amanda Kingloff

Friday, Jan. 22-Sunday, Jan. 24
Artist in Residence Weekend

  • Book: "The Art of Jewish Joy"
Registration coming soon!

Jeffrey L. Katz

Tuesday, Feb. 9 - 7 p.m.

 

Author Jeffrey L. Katz explores Germany's efforts to confront its Nazi past, sharing an emotional journey to his ancestral homeland and the citizens working to preserve Holocaust history in "Unsettled Ground: Reflections on Germany's Attempt to Make Amends"

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Leah Eskin

Wednesday, April 7 - 7 p.m.

Chicago Tribune food writer Leah Eskin's debut novel, "Like Wafers in Honey" weaves sweeping history, powerful emotions and cherished family recipes into a captivating story of food, family and connection.

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