Off to an exciting start, the Great Jewish Bookshelf is engaging readers throughout Tidewater with powerful stories and new ideas. Even though the year is already underway, there’s still time to register for the subscription program. Late registrants can also select books for any previous months they have missed, ensuring a complete experience.
In January, participants selected from Mother Doll by Katya Apekina, Pumpkinflowers by Matti Friedman, and The Letter in the Scroll by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks. March brings another opportunity for discovery, with options such as Goyhood by Reuven Fenton, recommended by Cantor David Proser; Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew by Emmanuel Acho and Noa Tishby; and How the Talmud Can Change Your Life by Liel Leibovitz, whose author visit to Tidewater is scheduled for April 3.
The Great Jewish Bookshelf is about more than reading—it’s about building a community of learners and book lovers. When selecting a book, subscribers can join a community roster featuring the names of other readers who picked the same title. See someone familiar? Reach out and share thoughts on the book. Encounter a new name? Send a message, meet for coffee, or start a discussion group.
Those who host a conversation with friends or new connections are eligible for up to $50 reimbursement for food and beverages. Share the gathering’s date, a photo of the event, and a photo of the receipts with Sierra Lautman at SLautman@UJFT.org to receive reimbursement.
Subscriptions are just $60 per year (or $78 for home delivery). Don’t miss the opportunity to discover powerful stories, thought-provoking ideas, and meaningful conversations.
Register at JewishVA.org/GJB or contact Sierra Lautman, senior director of Jewish Innovation at UJFT, for more information at Slautman@UJFT.org.