A.W.E. (Authors on Weekday Evenings)
The Days of AWE Continue!
Keep the spirit of the High Holidays alive — expand your mind and open your heart with this dynamic weekday evening speaker series featuring some of today’s most prominent Jewish authors and thinkers.
11/6: Cindy Handler: Discover the extraordinary true story of Fritz Oppenheimer—a Jewish German who fled the Nazis, joined the U.S. Army at 45, and helped bring down the Third Reich from the inside.
12/8: Raphael Shore: Meet the director of Tragic Awakening, screened at TBS erev Shavuot, and explore his bold new book Who’s Afraid of the Big Bad Jew?—a provocative look at Jewish identity, resilience, and rising antisemitism.
1/12: Philip Kadish: Uncover the deep roots of today’s fake news and racial politics with the author of The Great White Hoax to learn how white supremacist lies have shaped America for centuries—from slavery to today.
2/8: Amy Blumenfeld: Discuss Such Good People with its local award-winning author—a gripping story of love, loyalty, and a past that won’t stay buried, anchored by the biblical verse, Justice, Justice, Shall You Pursue.
4/13: Matthew Goodman: Hear the astonishing true story of two women who ran a daring WWII escape line—only to have one become a celebrity and the other vanish into a Nazi prison, as brought to life in his latest book, Paris Undercover.
4/21: Mark Patinkin: Join journalist Mark Patinkin as he shares The Holy Land at War—a gripping, on-the-ground journey through Israel, Gaza, and the West Bank, chronicling powerful human stories on both sides of this enduring conflict.
Engaging. Inspiring. Thought-Provoking. Awakening Your Jewish Soul!
Free to Attend – All are Welcome!
Create A.W.E.—Become a Series Sponsor!
Support Authors, Wisdom & Enrichment at Temple Beth Sholom and help bring inspiring voices and meaningful conversations to our community.
Series Sponsor: Receive one signed book from the author of your choice plus recognition and gratitude at each A.W.E. event
- $100 – Platinum Sponsor
Your sponsorship helps us continue creating A.W.E.—inspiration that lasts well beyond the evening.
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