Novel “Comedy in a Minor Key” a Gripping Wartime Story
“Comedy in a Minor Key” a dark comedy of wartime manners that is impossible not to enjoy despite the serious subject.
Tag: "Jewish books"
“The False Friend”: Goldberg’s New Novel a Fascinating Trip Through Truth and Memory
“The False Friend” transports to all the places a book could take me, shouting its relevance way beyond the experience of Celia, now 31, looking back to her 11-year-old-self. Read the book, then come to the St. Paul JCC to hear Myla speak.
Jan 13, 2012 | 2 comments | View Post
The Religious Case for Gay & Lesbian Equality
Jay Michaelson’s ‘God vs. Gay?’ powerfully argues that Jewish and Christian religious values require affirmation of gay and lesbian people and their relationships.
Nov 18, 2011 | 4 comments | View Post
Anya’s War, a Shanghai Holocaust story
The book is an unusual Holocaust story based around 25 hours in Shanghai. And better yet – the author is coming to town this Monday.
Noshin’ Review: Encyclopedia of Jewish Food
Ever wanted a basic recipe for za’atar, or to know the history of kugel? “Encyclopedia of Jewish Food” might be just the book you’re looking for.
Nov 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
diaTribe Review: Celebrating Judaism beyond the binary in “Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in Jewish Community”
A glowing diaTribe review of the book “Balancing on the Mechitza: Transgender in Jewish Community,” newly released this month, just in time for a fresh look at Gay Pride.
Jun 27, 2010 | 8 comments | View Post
Free Tickets to the 2009 Twin Cities Jewish Book Fair Events
This isn’t just a book fair for Bubbes – some of the books are controversial, and several are written by women closer to our age bracket than that of our mothers. This is the 28th year of the Twin Cities Jewish Book Fair and these 9 authors (6 in November, 3 this spring) join the ranks of more than 250 nationally known Jewish authors who have come to the Twin Cities to speak about their books at this event over the last several decades.
Oct 26, 2009 | 9 comments | View Post
Win two free tickets to see “Tuesdays with Morrie” author Mitch Albom at Temple Israel
Want to win a pair of tickets to hear Mitch Albom, author of “Tuesdays with Morrie” speak about his new book “Have a Little Faith” at Temple Israel in Minneapolis on October 18th.
Oct 02, 2009 | 10 comments | View Post
