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What is Jewish cooking in France? In her search to unearth the secrets of this hidden cuisine, Joan Nathan takes us into kitchens in Paris, Alsace, and the Loire Valley and to the bustling Belleville market of Little Tunis in Paris. This extraordinary book shares the fruits of Nathan’s quest; a treasure trove of delectable kosher recipes and the often moving stories behind them, interlaced with the tumultuous two-thousand-year history of the Jewish presence in France. Traditional dishes are honored, yet many have acquired a French finesse and reflect regional differences. You will enjoy a delicious taste of Sephardic influence on French cooking. $12, students $5 |
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October 24, 25, 26 Morning, noon & evening hours |
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DVD Deals, Gifts & Gadgets (surplus, gently used and new) Sunday, October 24 Monday, October 25 Tuesday, October 26 • Film sponsored by the 26th Annual Buffalo International Jewish Film Festival Committee (www.bijff.com) |
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Stand-up comedian and writer with stage and screen credits in eight countries! A hilarious hour of laugh-out-loud comedy with a book presentation to follow! What’s a nice American Jew doing in a place like this? So asks Joel Chasnoff - Ivy League-educated, suburban-born, stand-up comedian - as he sweats, grunts, and rolls his eyes through a military tour in the Israel Defense Forces. This unusual, humorous, touching, tough and insightful book boasts a cast of characters rarely seen outside the realm of fiction. A portion of all proceeds from Joel’s comedy performances and book sales are donated to his foundation, Project Elijah, which distributes money to organizations promoting humanitarian causes. $12, students $5 |
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Author of The Jew in the Lotus and 8 other books of poetry and prose Kamenetz reveals uncanny similarities in the inner lives of these two troubled and beloved figures. A groundbreaking dual biography of Hasidic storyteller Rabbi Nachman and modern master Franz Kafka. The book reveals surprising parallels between the two authors. They had tragically abbreviated lives spent in search of spiritual meaning in an illogical, unjust world. Both gained prominence with the posthumous publication of their writings and both left strict instructions that their unpublished writings were to be burned after they died. Follow this link to see book trailer: http://bit.ly/crvftq $10, students $5 |
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A once-in-a-lifetime experience! Join Jews from around the world as we learn together about our environment, love, Tzedakah and prayer… based on the teachings of a single volume of Talmud, tractate Ta’anit. Explore and celebrate our shared culture, texts and history together with Jews from around the world! Inspired by the historic achievements of world renowned Jewish Scholar, Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz. On this day he will complete a monumental Talmud translation and commentary, a work that has taken 45 years and 45 volumes to complete! Please visit www.1people1day.org to learn more about Rabbi Steinsaltz and about this global event. Program Schedule: Presenters: FREE of Charge and Open to the Community • Babysitting Available |
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Well known pianist, vocalist, guitarist and teacher in Havana, Cuba, Jamaica, Florida, Texas, Toronto…and now in Buffalo. A program for all to enjoy. Moshe Ben Abraham’s repertoire encompasses a broad range of styles and genres including classical, folk, jazz, and Latin to name just a few. For this program he will focus on Yiddish, Israeli and Ladino music. $10, students $5 |
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Master of Modern Israeli, Classic Yemenite, and popular Chassidic melodies. Bring your dancing shoes! Yoel Sharabi, a native Sabra, delivers his songs in a variety of languages and styles. Along with his singing, Yoel is a skilled guitarist and dumbek musician. Yoel captivates audiences with his simultaneous playing of two flutes in perfect harmony. His musicianship and charisma promise a concert to remember. $10, students $5, $40 family (parents and their children) Additional donations from Rabbi and Mrs. Pinny Young, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Gellman. |
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Millions have read Viorst’s award-winning poetry, nonfiction, and children’s books. Good-to-know (although not necessarily mastered) life lessons. Topic: Life Lessons from Under Eight Till Almost Eighty. The incomparable Judith Viorst shares life lessons from almost eight to about eighty with the publication of two new books. $12, students $5 |
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Musician, actor, playwright, author, singer, comedian star in the stage show “A Jew Grows in Brooklyn. Variety show entertainment. Jake Ehrenreich’s program will include stories and anecdotes with Yiddish songs, comedy routines and dialogues from the show “A Jew Grows in Brooklyn.” It will be an evening to be remembered! FREE, no ticket necessary |
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Monday, |
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Assistant Professor in Social Science at Medaille College. His articles have appeared in numerous journals including Israel Studies. “To read this biography is to see Magnes in a new light: as a man ahead of his time whose life and ideals can inspire Jews in our time.” - Jonathan D. Sarna. Judah L. Magnes (1877-1948) was an American Reform Rabbi, Jewish community leader, and active pacifist during World War I. Immersed in American Jewish life, Zionism and Jewish life in Mandatory Palestine, Magnes rebelled against the dominant strains of all three. His tireless efforts ensured that Jewish public life was vibrant and diverse and not controlled by any one faction within Jewry. His unique conception of Zionism influenced both the development of the Hebrew University and Zionist policy. www.syracuseuniversitypress.syr.edu/spring-2010/judah-magnes.html $8, students FREE |
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Literary critic and a former columnist for The New York Times and Slate. “Not merely riveting, wise, and at times breathtakingly beautiful - it just might change your life.” - Jonathan Safran Foer. A Blackberry free day, a religious observance, a day spent with family, a 40 hour work week-what exactly does the Sabbath mean today? Judith Shulevitz weaves together histories of the Jewish and Christian Sabbaths, speculations on the nature of time, and an account of her personal struggle with the day. Part history, part meditation, The Sabbath World explores the Sabbath as religious institution, legal concept for regulating time, cultural institution and political policy while invoking a wealth of nonreligious sources from William Wordsworth to Sigmund Freud. $10, students $5 |
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