Today's the day. At noon our time, Guy Haran opens Israel Up Close, live from Israel. He's asked everybody to open a bottle while he talks, so if you're 21 or over, pour yourself a glass and come say hi.
And on Tuesday the 17th, our book club opens. It's called the Author's Table, and we're starting with Shai Davidai and his book American Intellectual Antisemitism. He taught at Columbia Business School until he resigned last year, so he isn't writing about campus from a distance. It's online at 8 PM Eastern, and this first one's free for everyone, members or not. I'm so excited about this one.
So here's my favor. If you know a parent with a kid in college, or anybody who's been worried about what's happening on campus, if you could send this to them, that would be amazing.
Thank you, and I'll see you at noon.
— Cheryl Dorchinsky, Founder & Executive Director
Today · Israel Up Close: Guy Haran on Israeli wine. He's been taking people around Israel's wineries since 2006, and he's with us live from Israel at noon ET. The first talk's free for everyone. Register
Tue 17 Nov · Our book club, the Author’s Table, opens. Shai Davidai on his book American Intellectual Antisemitism. It's online at 8 PM Eastern, and this first one's free to everyone. Register
Thu 19 Nov · Israel Up Close with Mustapha Ezzarghani. He grew up in Morocco and now tells Arabic speakers the truth about Jews and Israel. 7:30 PM ET. Free for members, $18 for everyone else. Register
Thu 3 Dec · Israel Up Close with Howard Lovy. Since October 7, some publishers told Jewish writers “now is not the time.” Howard started a press to say yes. Noon ET. Free for members, $18 for everyone else. Register
Tue 15 Dec · The Author’s Table, with Amanda Elliot. We're reading Eight Ways to Say I Love You. It's for members, it's free, and it's at 8 PM Eastern. Details
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