Treasures in Jewish Literature BOOK CLUB

Presented by local literary experts and beloved book reviewers, Treasures in Jewish Literature is an engaging ve-session series exploring the best in contemporary Jewish literature. each presenter oers insights into the reviewed titles lled with vibrant dialogue and discussion. 1:30 - 3:00 pm / Refreshments at 1:00 pm Member value fee: 58+HST series pass / $16 at the door; Regular fee: $65+HST series pass $18 at the door (advance registration required for series)

Janna Nadler September 20th The Girl from Foreign by Sadia Shepard
In this elegantly crafted memoir, the author sets out to fulll her grandmother's dying wish that she learn about her heritage. Shepard balances this journey with dexterity as she spends her Fulbright year, with an old hand-drawn map and her grandmother's family tree, unraveling the mysteries of Nana's past while visiting and photographing the grand and minuscule synagogues in Bombay and on the Konkan Coast.

Cynthia Good November 22nd A Thread of Grace by Mary Doria Russell

The intensity and intimacy of Russell's storytelling, her sharp character writing and erce sense of humor bring fresh immediacy to this riveting WWII saga.

Marilyn Herbert May 15th Great House by Nicole Krauss

Across the four short stories Krauss pulls together the disparate elements, settings, characters, and fragile connective tissue to form a formidable and haunting mosaic of loss and profound sorrow. For full details get the TReASUReS in Jewish Literature Brochure from our registration desk or on line at www.prossermanjcc.com. Five copies of each book will be available at the Prosserman JCC front desk.

Sharoni Sibony March 20th 36 Arguments about the existence of God by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
Using her gifts in ction and philosophy, Goldstein has produced a true crossover novel, complete with a nail-biting debate and a stand-alone appendix with the thirty-six arguments (and responses) that propelled Seltzer to stardom.

Nick Maes October 25th The Finkler question by Howard Jacobson

The Finkler Question is a funny, furious, uninching novel of friendship and loss, exclusion and belonging, and the wisdom and humanity of maturity.

NeW - Dancing without Partners

(in partnership with YORK UNIVeRSITY) Older adults of any ability and experience are invited to attend this dance class that will oer a mixture of dance forms. Each class will begin with a gentle but lively set of warm-up exercises which will prepare the joints and muscles for moving fully. The remainder of the class will be spent learning and practicing two to three dance steps or styles. The focus of the class content will be based on the interests of the participants, with the specic focus on health and wellbeing and injury prevention. Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Dec. 6 and/or Jan. 17 - Mar. 20 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm Member value fee: $25 / Regular fee: $35 +HST Facilitator: York University Dance Instructor

BUBBY, ZAIDY AND GRANDKIDS SUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY!!! AGES 2-10

Back by popular demand! Join us at the Prosserman JCC for a morning of fun and food with the ones you love. What could be better? Take a morning to yourself and let the grandparents and grandchildren enjoy a fun lled morning jam packed with activities which include ,Sing Alongs, decorating your very own Tzedaka box. Tu Beshvat cake decorating and planting. Each class you will enjoy Jewish themed activities followed by a delicious brunch. Sunday, November 13 / 10 am - Noon Theme Sing Along/ Tzedukah Boxes Sunday, February 19 / 10 am - Noon Theme Cake decorating/Planting Member Value Fee $10 / Regular Fee $15 +HST CHILDREN ARE FREE!

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