ednesday, November 13
Underwritten by: Belle and Isidor Eisenberg, Jean and Sam Frankel
usan Dworkin
10 a.m.
uthor of The Book of Candy
his work tells of the transformation of a suburban housewife into a savvy
usinesswoman. Dworkin is the author of nine previous books and a
•cipient of the Peabody Award.
ponsored by: Auxiliary for Jewish Home for the Aged, Auxiliary
United Hebrew Schools, Brandeis University National
omen's Committee, National Council of Jewish Women
abbi Dannel Schwartz
I p.m.
uthor of Finding Joy:A Practical Spiritual Guide to Happiness
popular local Rabbi, Schwartz has lead Temple Shir Shalom for eight
ars. His book explains his views on how to find joy through a practical
proach based on the teachings of Jewish mysticism.
ponsored by: Jewish War Veterans
.
'kcal Authors Mini-Fair
2-4 p.m.
elebrate the vast collection of authors from our area. Meet the writers,
ve your books signed, and see what our community has to offer
:
Ile Wiese!
6 p.m.
uthor of All Rivers Run to the Sea: Memoirs
iesel is a bestselling author and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize.
is unforgettable book recalls the details of Wiesel's childhood, the
.rrors of Auschwitz and his inspiration of be the voice for martyrs
d survivors alike.
• onsored by: CHAIM, Hidden Children, Holocaust Education
*lition, Jewish Home for the Aged/LeVine Institute on
ging, Sinai Hospital's Program for Holocaust Survivors and
milies
rederic Brenner
8 p.m.
thor of Jews / America /A Representation
r the past 17 years this French photographer has traveled the world
cumenting the lives of Jews on five continents. His book is filled with
litob
t-,0- images, recording the amazing diversity of Jewish life.
onsored by: American Jewish Congress, Jeffrey Charach for
e Janice Charach Epstein Museum/Gallery
lien Hoffman
*8 p.m.
thor of Small Worlds
ffman lives in Jerusalem where he teaches creative writing and English
erature. His first novel tells the tale of the remarkable Rebbe of Krimsk
ose wisdom and vision touched the residents of the small town on the
rder of Poland and Russia.
im my Prentis Morris Building
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Lior of Jewish Heros and Heroines: I 50 True Stories of
erican Heroism
r program description see I I a.m.
Jimmy Prentis Morris Building
heryl Kayne
3 p.m.
uthor of Queen of the Kisses Meets Sam Under A Soup Pot
yne is a columnist, author, and standup comic. During this special
ogram for children, their parents, and grandparents, she will lead a craft
oiect based on her second book in the Queen of the Kisses series.
nsored by: Generations Together, supported by a grant
om the Max M. Fisher Jewish Community Foundation
O
dward Serotta
4 p.m.
uthor of Jews, Germany, Memory: A Contemporary Portrait
rotta is a contributing writer and photographer for several major inter-
ational newspapers and magazines. In this book he examines the effect
istory has on the Jews who live in Germany today.
Onsored by: Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
avid Roskies
*4 p.m.
uthor of A Bridge of Longing: The Lost Art ofYiddish Storytelling
his lecture will be presented in Yiddish. For program description see
P.m.
Jimmy Prentis Morris Building
abbi Abraham Twerski, M.D.
6:30 p.m.
uthor of Positive Parenting
abbiTwerski is the director of Gateway Rehabilitation Clinic in Pittsburgh.
is recognized as a leading authority in the chemical dependency field.
is book combines professional expertise with Torah knowledge and a
ich legacy of blending timeless family values into everyday life.
ponsored by: Akiva Hebrew Day School PTO, AMIT Women-Batya
hapter, Daniel Soble Friendship Circle, Hillel Day School PTO, JCC
hild Development Center, Jewish Educators Council of Metropolitan
etroit
haim Herzog
8 p.m.
pthor of A Living History
r'Sedom fighter, army general. Israeli ambassador to the United States, and
resident of Israel from 1983 to 1993 - Herzog's life has paralleled the life of Israel
tself.Through this book, he puts a human face on history by providing insight into
eople such as Rabin, Peres, Arafat, Dayan, Carter. Reagan, and Clinton.
ponsored by: Michigan-Israel Connection
For The Hearing Impaired
The Infrared Sound System will be available for all speakers in Shiffman Hall.With
easonable notice, we can provide a sign language interpreter for any speaker
upon request. Please call (810) 661-7649.