Wednesday
November 2
Book Fair Preview
6:30 p.m.
Book Club Night: Dessert/Author
Reception
7.30-8:15 p.m.
Ellen Feldman ....... ...8:15 p.m.
Author of:
The Boy Who Loved Anne Frank
This poignant novel that takes readers on a journey
of what could have happened to Peter van Pels, the
boy Anne Frank first disliked and later came to love,
had he survived the Holocaust. A discussion will
be led by area journalist Suzanne Chessler.
For reservations call 248.432.5577
Thursday
November 3
Jack Klugman
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8 p.m.
Author of:
Tony and Me:
A Story of Friendship
Admission: $12/$15
Friendship is a moving memoir
that is •0 1 tribute to Mr. Kiugman's lifelong
best friend, Tony Randall, and an honest search
for the value and meaning of friendship itself.
Complete with over 50 private and professional
photos, Tony and Me gives readers an Insider's
look into the lives of one of Am:
-- A Co-sponsored
by: DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Saturday
November 5
Film Festival
8 p.m.
Molly: The Goldbergs!
Admission: $8 • Book Fair Pass Holders: FREE
This warm funny movie is the only full-length
Goldbergs story ever made. Along with all the
folks from TV and radio, it has a great story
about hope, love, helping, and above all, being
a family. Join us for a post-film discussion with
David Magidson. Co-sponsored by the
Center's Lenore Mara Jewish Film Festival
Sunday
November 6
A Voyages of Discovery Family Program
Join us in Shalom Street & meet children's
author
Ellen Sabin
...... ...3 p.m.
Author of:
The Giving Book
The Giving Book has inspired
children across the country to
get excited about making a dif-
. ference and helping the world
around them! Targeted for 7 to 12 year olds,
this book is truly a gift for young readers —
inspiring, teaching and engaging them to give
back to the world. With a background in phi-
lanthropy and nonprofit work, Ms. Sabin
speaks with passion to enroll children in their
Giving Book journey. Co-sponsored by: It con
and Judy Bson Voyages of Discovery Fund
Jennifer Miller
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6'30 p.m.
Author of:
Inheriting the Holy
Land: An American's
Search for Hope in
the Middle East
Ms. Miller gives voice to the young men and
women who are coming of age in the throes of
the conflict. The book includes reactions from
many of the prominent officials she has inter-
viewed. Co-sponsored by: Seminars for Adult
Jewish Enrichment (SAJE)
Rodney Rothman
7 p.m.
JPM Building, Oak Park
See Sunday, Nov. 6 12 p.m. for details. Co
sponsored by Book Friends Book Club
Alan Zweibel
8 p.m.
Author of:
The Other Shulman
Admission: $51$8
Alan Zweibel brings to life
Shulman, a middle-aged,
chubby man who claims that if
all of his lost weight were added up, it would
amount to another person - another Shulman.
This semi-auto biographical novel is a hilarious
and inspiring story about finding oneself. Mr.
Zweibel is the author of Bunny Bunny, about
Detroit's own Gilda Radner and a recently
published children's book, Our Tree Named
Steve. Co-sponsored by: gnat B'rith Great
Lakes Region and Temple Beth El Sisterhood
Day underwritten by: Sam, Nancy, Natalie &
Jacqueline Shamie and Joel & Shelley Tauber
Monday
November 7
Local Author Fair....11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Day underwritten by: Barbara & Douglas Bloom
and Henry Ford Health System
Meet and speak with local authors and have
your books signed on the balcony overlooking
the main lobby.
Monte Nagler
10 a.m.
Author of:
Monte Nagler's
Naomi Rosenblatt
10 a.m.
Author of:
After the Apple:
Women In the Bible
Based on a lifetime of teaching
and studies, Naomi
7 p.m.
Stephen Spector
Author of:
Operation Solomon:
The Daring Rescue of
the Ethiopian Jews'''
Mr. Spector relates the story of
14,000 Ethiopian Jews caught
in a struggle between the Israeli government
and Ethiopia's repressive dictator. This metic-
ulously researched book gives incredible
insight into the rescue efforts of "Operation
Solomon." Stephen Spector is Professor of
English at the State University of New York
Co-sponsored by: The Center's Kahn Building
Book Club
7 p.m.
Monte Nagler
JPM Building, Oak Park
See Sunday, Nov. 6 10 a.m. for details.
Jake "Body By Jake"
Steinfeld
815 p.m.
Author of:
I've Seen A Lot of
People Naked And They
Have Nothing on You
Admission: $5/$8
Fitness guru Jake Steinfeld
has seen and learned what makes a success-
ful person. In plain language, Jake elucidates
how business success is attainable to anyone
with dedicated effort. A world-recognized icon
in the fitness industry, Jake is the founder of
the popular FitTV, as well as a founder of Major
League Lacrosse. Co-sponsored by: Center
Fitness Club, West Bloomfield
Tuesday
November 8
Day underwritten by: Maida Frank Portnoy
& family and Rona Rones
Rochelle Krich
10 a.m.
Author of:
Now You See Me
True-crime writer and reporter,
Molly Blume is newly married
to her former high school
sweetheart, her latest book is
selling well, and she's got fans. She confronts
and hesitantly agrees to help one over-zealous
admirer, whose daughter has run away from
home with a man she met on the Internet.
Rochelle Krich is the best-selling author of
several mystery books. Co-sponsored by:
Temple Israel Sisterhood
Lunch is served
11•45 a.m.
Contact Hadassah at 248.683.5030 for reservations.
Meg Wolitzer
1 p.m.
Author of:
The Position
Parents Paul and Roz Mellow's
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