• -.-•.• • •• .• of the Torah. This marks the completion of the highly acclaimed series. Sponsored by: Congregations Beth Abraham Hillel Moses, Beth Achim and B'nai Moshe; Temples Kol Ami and Shir Shalom;Temple Israel's Rebbe's Tisch *1 Rosalie Sogolow p.m. Editor of Memories from a Russian Kitchen Sogolow is Principal of the Senior ESL program of the Jewish Family Service of Santa Clara County, California.The historical, cultural, and culi- nary lore of the former Soviet Union are preserved and shared in this treasure of recipes and reminiscences by senior emigres. Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Erica Silverman *2-4 p.m. Author of Gittel's Hands Enjoy this Jewish Rumplestiltskin style tale read by the author. Participate in "Books are Treasures,"an interactive program for families. Parents and children will learn what a sofer does, make a very special book and much more. Sponsored by: Jewish Experiences for Families Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Dr. Nechama Liss-Levinson 4 p.m. Author of When a Grandparent Dies Dr. Liss-Levinson, psychologist and psychoanalyst, has authored many articles on developmental milestones in the Jewish family. This book allows children to better learn and understand the mourning process through guided exercises. Sponsored by: The Ira Kaufman Chapel, Jewish Hospice Services of Hospice of Southeast Michigan J.J. Goldberg 6:30 p.m. Author of Jewish Power: Inside the American Jewish Establishment Goldberg is an award-winning journalist and author who specializes in the politics of the Middle East and the Jewish world. His book examines the rise of the American Jewish community as an independent force on the national and world scene in the last quarter-century. Sponsored by:American Zionist Movement, B'nai B'rith Regional Council, Institute for Retired Professionals, Jewish Community Council of Metropolitan Detroit, Labor Zionist Alliance Dr. Ruth Westheimer 8 p.m. Author of Heavenly Sex: Sexuality in the Jewish Tradition "Dr Ruth" is an Adjunct Professor at New York University and has twice been named college lecturer of the year. This book is a lighthearted and lively tour of sexuality within Jewish religion and culture. Sponsored by: Hillel of Metro Detroit, Jewish Women International, Michigan Jewish AIDS Coalition, Young Adult Division of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit Monday, November I I Underwritten by: Lillian and Alfred Kuschinski, Esther and Dr. Peter Shifrin Rabbi Debra Orenstein 10 a.m. Editor of Lifecycles 2:Jewish Women on Biblical & Contemporary Life Themes Rabbi Orenstein is an author and inspirational speaker on Jewish spirituality and gender studies.The second volume in her series explores life themes found in biblical texts and in women's lives today. Sponsored by: Sisterhoods of Congregations Adat Shalom, Beth Shalom, and Shaarey Zedek. Ellen Frankel I p.m. Author of The Five Books of Miriam Frankel received a PH.D. in Comparative Literature from Princeton University and has taught fiction and writing at numerous colleges and uni- versities. Her book weaves traditional interpretation of the Torah togeth- er with a woman's point of view. Sponsored by: Congregation Shir Tikvah and Temple Beth El Sisterhood Thane Rosenbaum *I p.m. Author of Elijah Visible Rosenbaum teaches law and writing at Fordham University. His fiction debut delivers a collection that reflects the tradition of great Jewish storytelling. Sponsored by: CHAIM Jimmy Prentis Morris Building Lev Raphael 6:30 p.m. Author of Journeys and Arrivals: On Being Gay and Jewish Michigan's own Raphael is a prize-winning author who confronts with unflinching honesty the difficulties and rewards of laying claim to both a gay and Jewish identity. Sponsored by: SIMCHA Harold Kushner 8 p.m. Author of How Good Do We Have To Be? Kushner has served as Rabbi ofTemple Israel in Natick, Massachusetts for over 24 years. His latest book brings new clarity to our acceptance of human imperfections and the power of forgiveness. Sponsored by: Jewish Family Service