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Janna NadlrSptmbr 20thTh Girl from Forignby Sadia ShpardIn this elegantly craed memoir, the author

sets out to fulfill her grandmother's dying

wish that she learn about her heritage.

Shepard balances this journey with

dexterity as she spends her Fulbright year,

with an old hand-drawn map and her

grandmother's family tree, unraveling themysteries of Nana's past while visiting and

photographing the grand and minuscule

synagogues in Bombay and on the Konkan

Coast.

Nick MasOctobr 25thTh Finklr qustionby Howard JacobsonThe Finkler Question is a funny, furious,

unflinching novel of friendship and loss,exclusion and belonging, and the wisdom

and humanity of maturity.

Trasurs in Jwish Litratur BOOK CLUB

Cynthia GoodNovmbr 22ndA Thrad of Gracby Mary Doria RussllThe intensity and intimacy of Russell's

storytelling, her sharp character writing

and fierce sense of humor bring fresh

immediacy to this riveting WWII saga.

Sharoni Sibony

March 20th36 Argumnts about th existncof God by Rbcca NwbrgrGoldstinUsing her gis in fiction and philosophy,

Goldstein has produced a true crossover

novel, complete with a nail-biting debate

and a stand-alone appendix with the

thirty-six arguments (and responses) that

propelled Seltzer to stardom.

Prsntd by local litrary xprts and blovd book rviwrs, Trasurs in Jwish Litratur is an ngaging fiv-sssion

sris xploring th bst in contmporary Jwish litratur. each prsntr offrs insights into th rviwd titls filld with

vibrant dialogu and discussion.

1:30 - 3:00 pm / Refreshments at 1:00 pm

Mmbr valu f: 58+HST sris pass / $16 at th door; Regular fee: $65+HST series pass $18 at the door

(advance registration required for series)

Marilyn HrbrtMay 15thGrat Hous by Nicol KrauAcross the four short stories Kraus

pulls together the disparate

elements, settings, characters, and

fragile connective tissue to form a

formidable and haunting mosaic of

loss and profound sorrow.

For full dtails gt th TReASURein Jwish Litratur Brochur fro

our rgistration dsk or on lin at

www.prossrmanjcc.com.

Fiv copis of ach book will b

availabl at th Prossrman JCC

front dsk.

NeW - Dancing without Partners…(in partnrship with YORK UNIVeRSITY)

Older adults of any ability and experience are invited to attend this

dance class that will offer a mixture of dance forms. Each class will

begin with a gentle but lively set of warm-up exercises which will

prepare the joints and muscles for moving fully. The remainder of

the class will be spent learning and practicing two to three dance

steps or styles. The focus of the class content will be based on the

interests of the participants, with the specific focus on health and

wellbeing and injury prevention.

Tuesday, Oct. 4 - Dec. 6 and/or Jan. 17 - Mar. 20 / 1:00 - 2:00 pm

Mmbr valu f: $25 / Regular fee: $35 +HST

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BUBBY ZAIDY AND GRANDKIDSSUNDAY BRUNCH PARTY!!!AGES 2-10

Back by popular demand! Join us at the Prosserman J

for a morning of fun and food with the ones you love.

What could be better? Take a morning to yourself and

let the grandparents and grandchildren enjoy a fun fil

morning jam packed with activities which include ,Sing

Alongs, decorating your very own Tzedaka box.

Tu Beshvat cake decorating and planting. Each class

you will enjoy Jewish themed activities followed by a

delicious brunch.

Sunday, November 13 / 10 am - Noon

Theme Sing Along/ Tzedukah Boxes

Sunday, February 19 / 10 am - Noon

Theme Cake decorating/Planting

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