The Temple Beth El book club is open to all of our members. Also, check the Sisterhood page for the Sisterhood Book Club, or below for Rabbi Rick's men's book club.

Upcoming meeting

Tuesday, November 6, 7:30 PM at the home of the Hilbermans
We will discuss There Are Jews In My House by Laura Vapnyar. The discussion will be led by various book club members.

Jewish book web sites

Building your Jewish library, sponsored by the Union for Reform Judaism (URJ), lists books by topics

Books recommended by Rabbi Eric Yoffie, President of the URJ, offers a study guide for each book listed. Rabbi Yoffie recommends two books each quarter.

Previous books we've discussed

July 2007—"Yiddish Policeman's Circle" by Michael Chabon

May 2007— "Joy Comes In the Morning" by Jonathan Rosen

March 2007— "The History of Love" by Nicole Krauss

January 2007— " Intimate Politics: How I Grew Up Red, Fought For Free Speech, and Became a Feminist Rebel" by Bettina Aptheker

November 2006—"Suite Francaise" by Irene Nemirovsky.

Rabbi Rick's men's book group

Tuesday, December 11, 7:30pm

This month’s selection, A Tale of Love and Darkness by Amos Oz, is a beautiful autobiography by the notes Israeli author about his experiences growing up in pre- independence Israel and after. Temple men are invited to come for a good read and a lively discussion.