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"Outwitting History" by Aaron Lansky – Monday, May 26th, 2025

5/26/2025

In May we will discuss:

"Outwitting History" by Aaron Lansky

The book will be presented by Vera and Allan, hosted by Ricki

We will meet at 6 pm on Monday, May 26th, 2025

We will meet in the home of Ricki, 22/2 Mordechai Caspi Street, כניסה א׳

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The Yiddish Book center and Aaron Lansky

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Short Stories by Anton Chekhov – Monday, April 28, 2025

4/28/2025

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In April we will discuss

Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

Presented by Moshe,
at the home of Tamar

on Monday, April 28th
At 7 PM

The meeting will be hosted at the home of Tamar,
Koreh Hadorot 22

Directions

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Editions available:
Kindle for 1.99 usd - Delphi Edition
Free editions:
Google Docs
Project Gutenberg edition - www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/57333
Fifty-two Short Stories by Anton Chekhov

Summaries and commentaries on Chekhov's stories

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"The House of Eve" by Sadeqa Johnson – Monday, March 31st at 7 PM

3/31/2025

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In March we will discuss

The House of Eve by Sadeqa Johnson

Hosted by Rachelle and Sheldon
Presented by Peggy

We will meet on Monday, March 24th at 7 pm

We will meet at the home of the Shelly's, Kibutz Galuyot 5/2

Directions

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Interviews:

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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBride – Monday, February 24th at 7 pm

2/24/2025

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In February we will discuss:

The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store – James McBride

Hosted by Naomi and Debbie
Presented by Orah

We will meet at 7 pm on Monday, February 24th.

The meeting will be hosted at Naomi's home, Mekor Haim St 37/1

Directions

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Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin — Monday, January 27th

1/27/2025

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In January we will discuss:

Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Hosted by Peggy
Presented by Chaim

We will meet at 7 pm on Monday, January 27th.

We will meet at the home of Peggy
22 Chanoch Albeck, Apt 2

Directions

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Video interviews

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"Golden Hill" by Francis Spufford – December 23rd, 7 PM

12/23/2024

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In December we will discuss:

"Golden Hill" by Francis Spufford

We will meet on Monday, December 23rd at 7 pm

The meeting will be hosted at the home of Tamar, Koreh Hadorot 22

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"Neuland" by Eshkol Nevo - November 25th, 7 PM

11/25/2024

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In November we will discuss

"Neuland" by Eshkol Nevo

at the home of Vera and Alan
Presented by Cheryl

We will meet at 7 PM

We will meet at the home of Vera and Alan Lavin, Rechov Gad 13/28, entrance bet, fifth floor.

Directions

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Conversations with Eshkol Nevo, a lecture and more conversations:

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"The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn - October 28th, 7 pm

10/28/2024

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In October we will discuss:

The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

We will be hosted by Ricki
The book will be presented by Elana

We will meet on Monday, October 28th at 7 pm.

We will meet in the home of Ricki, 22/2 Mordechai Caspi Street, כניסה א׳

Directions

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Zoom interviews with Kate Quinn and a full reading of the book for those who would rather listen:

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"The Last Words of Moses" by Micah Goodman - Monday, September 23rd

9/23/2024

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In September we will discuss:

"The Last Words of Moses" by Micah Goodman

Host: Wendy
Presented: Cheryl

We will meet on Monday, September 23rd at 7 pm.