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Joel Tauber presents
Operation Exodus: The Inside
Story of American Jews in the
Greatest Rescues of Our Time
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Clark Howard's Living Large in Lean
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Howard, Mark Meltzer and Theo Thimou
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Clark Howard (MBA, Central Michigan)
is a nationally syndicated consumer
advocate who advises on how to save more, spend less and
avoid getting ripped off. His CNN weekly show is one of HLN's
highest rated programs and his radio show is heard every day
on more than 200 stations throughout North America.
"Save more and spend less" is more than just a motto for Clark;
it's a way of life. As a successful lifelong entrepreneur, media
star and best-selling author, the Atlanta-based "consumer
champion" is dedicated to helping Americans of all means get
ahead in life.
To be a Jew in the former Soviet Union was to
be afraid. The Soviets despised the Jews because
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they refused to renounce religion, the "opiate of
the people"— unwelcome in a Leninist society.
At the same time, Soviet leaders would not allow Jewish citizens to
leave — and made their lives a nightmare.
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Enter American Jewry and the support of thousands of individuals
and organizations and a United Jewish Appeal campaign, chaired
by Detroiter Joel Tauber, that raised more than $900 million.
Operation Exodus tells the thrilling story of one group of Jews in
the former Soviet Union, another in the United States, and an
unbelievable campaign that helped make possible the largest
voluntary movement of Jews since the Exodus.
Co-sponsored by Congregation Shaarey Zedek, Federations Quarter Century Club,
Repair the World
RANDY SUSAN MEYERS
Author presentation is free and open to the public.
7:30 p.m.
Thursday, November 3
BOOKCLUB NIGHT
DAY UNDERWRITTEN BY NATALIE & MANNY CHARACH
with Randy Susan Meyers
The Murderer's Daughters
11 a.m.
Alicia Oltuski
Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds,
Family and a Way of Life
More than 90 percent of all diamonds sold in the
United States enter the country through a small
corridor known as the diamond district. Located
in the heart of New York City, it is only several
blocks long and maintains a very low profile.
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Called "a haunting new novel" by
The Jewish Forward, The Murderer's
Daughters has a plot inspired by an incident
from Randy Susan Meyers' childhood and,
later, by her work with batterers.
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In Precious Objects, journalist Alicia Oltuski
provides a fascinating look at one of the
country's most private business neighborhoods.
It begins with her own grandparents, immigrants from Siberia who
made their mark
in the diamond district, and introduces an incredible cast of
characters including the self-described diamond detectives and an
Elvis impersonator/dealer. Along the way, Oltuski entertains and
educates with insider information about the history, legends and
business of diamonds.
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Co-sponsored by The Active Life, Henry & Delia Meyers Library and Media Center
1 p.m.
Karen Bergreen
Following Polly: A Novel
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Alice Teak-le has all the ingredients of a
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winner: a Harvard education, a rich Manhattan
upbringing, a best friend who's a lawyer and a good
sense of humor. Nevertheless, she's, well, a bit of a
loser. She decides to follow (some would say
"stalk") her hugely successful former dorm-mate,
Polly Dawson, to learn how to be a winner.
Unfortunately for both Polly and Alice, Polly ends up dead and Alice is
accused of the murder.
KARIN BCPCOCEN
In the tradition of many great Jewish storytellers, Karen Bergreen, a
Harvard-educated lawyer-turned-comedian-turned novelist, uses her
fierce intelligence and sharp wit to create an entertaining social satire
and mystery.
Co-sponsored by the Adat Shalom Synagogue Sisterhood, Temple Israel Sisterhood,
Temple Shi• Shalom Sisterhood
www.jccdet.org/bookfair
Meyers weaves a compelling story of two Jewish sisters left orphaned
after witnessing their father kill their mother. Lulu and Merry
Zachariah suffer at the hands of uncaring relatives, a tough-as-nails
orphanage and, finally, a foster family ill-equipped to nurture them.
Maturing and coping in dramatically differently ways, they must also
deal with their imprisoned father, who remains a specter in their lives.
Co-sponsored by Bookies Book Club, Congregation Beth Ahm Sisterhood
Bookiover's package with dessert - $25, Book only - $18
Dessert reservations required by October 26
Author presentation is free and open to the public.
7:30
Alicia Oltuski
Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds, Family
and a Way of Life
(See description, 11 a.m.)
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