Book Festival Brochure
Instead of arranging the marriage
of their beautiful daughter, Kathmiya Mahmoud, her Arab family
decides to send her to work as a servant in the city of Basra.
In this lost Iraq of the 1940’s, she meets Shafiq, a Jewish boy,
whose friendship with his Muslim neighbor, Omar, proves that
religion is no barrier to friendship. But in a world where loss of
honor is punishable by death, the relationship becomes dangerous.
When tensions explode between Britain and Iraq, the unbreakable
boyhood bond and a new love must overcome the collapsing society.
Set during the years surrounding World War II, this is the
redemptive story of two very different cultures.
Come hear Jessica Jiji, daughter of an Iraqi immigrant and a
speechwriter for the Secretary-General of the United Nations, give
tribute to the lost traditions and cultural harmony of Iraq before
WW II.
JCC Members: Adults $10
Senior*/Student $8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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Book Festival BrochureOrgan transplants
are not usually the stuff of humor but Larry Feldman’s story of his
search for a kidney in China is bizarre, touching and funny. Chinese
law forbids transplants to Westerners but being number 74,001 on
the American transplant list, he decides to flee American medicine
and try for an illegal kidney transplant.
Daniel Asa Rose, the cousin enlisted to assist Mr. Friedman in his
attempt to get a kidney and a mail-order bride at the same time,
will speak about their journey and the heartbreaking hilarity that
ensued. While Mr. Rose was particularly conflicted and will speak
about the ethical issues surrounding medical tourism, the crux of
this adventure is about family members learning to reconcile in the
wake of a life saving procedure in a foreign world. Join us as Mr.
Rose also discusses the serious need for organ transplant reform.
Sponsored by Comfort Inn & Suites, Nanuet
JCC Members: Adults $10 Senior*/Student
$8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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The NYPD Jewish Cop who Traveled
the world to Stop Terrorists
Book Festival Brochure
You may know about 24’s Jack Bauer, but Mordechai
Dzikansky is the real deal.
One day he was catching Torah thieves in New York and on another
investigating the murder of Rabbi Meir Kahane. Soon after 9/11, NYPD
Commissioner Ray Kelly enlisted him to travel to Israel where he
would learn lessons to help defend New York against further terror.
The constant encounters with blood and gore had the unintended
effect of Dzikansky’s descent into his own private hell as a post
traumatic stress victim. He initially resisted acknowledging the
medical issue, not wanting to give up his mission even though he
knew the time had come.
The world’s leading authority on suicide bombings has much to teach
us about minimizing terror.
Sponsored by Beverly & Neale Kuperman, Anat & Evan
Kuperman, Rockland Toyota
JCC Members: Adults $10 Senior*/Student
$8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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Book Festival Brochure
After being unexpectedly let go from his position as
editor-in-chief of Parade magazine, award winning journalist Lee
Kravitz realized his dedication to work had resulted in letting some
unfinished business accumulate. Small tasks were now impossible
burdens and neglected matters had unintended consequences.
Instead of having a pity party, Lee took fate into his own hands. He
put aside his deepest fears and committed a year of living and
thinking according to his own timetable, going wherever his
unfinished business would take him.
Accompany Lee on his journey as he speaks about reconnecting with
others. Hear him discuss friendship, love, family, memory and
forgiveness. You may be inspired to address your own unfinished
business.
Sponsored by Hani & Ken Sandler
JCC Members: Adults $10 Senior*/Student
$8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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One Marine's Fond Memories of Vietnam
Book Festival Brochure
This Veterans Day
come hear Barry Fixler, Rockland County’s 2009 Veteran of the Year,
speak about his life, his experiences in Vietnam and how they have
influenced his humanitarian efforts.
Barry, a Marine and member of the Jewish War Veterans, believes his
religion taught him many lessons he carried into combat with him.
Expecting the unexpected and thinking ahead were just two of these.
They were especially important when he foiled an attempt to rob his
Bardonia jewelry store. He will speak about the Wounded Warriors
project and how he uses his business to help collect funds. One
hundred percent of his royalties from this book will go to nonprofit
organizations that assist wounded veterans and the families of our
fallen heroes.
JCC Members: Adults $10
Senior*/Student $8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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Book Festival Brochure
When Marilyn Berger went to
Africa to write about Dr. Rick Hodes she had no idea how profoundly
her own life would be affected. Twenty-eight years ago, Dr. Hodes
went to Africa to help famine victims. While caring for some of the
world’s poorest children he began taking some of them into his home,
officially adopting five of them. He has remained in Ethiopia as a
single father and Director of JDC’s Medical Programs. His journey
from suburban America to Mother Teresa’s clinic in Addis Ababa is
not just a story about the savior and the saved, but a celebration
of love.
Join us as Ms. Berger, a contributing writer to the
NY Times and former diplomatic correspondent for Newsday and the
Washington Post, speaks about how she became involved with the
story. Her adopted son’s story, intertwined with Dr. Hodes and Ms.
Berger’s, is unforgettable in its pathos and subtle humor. It is an
exploration of how charity and devotion can actually change lives.
JCC Members: Adults
$10 Senior*/Student $8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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 160 Dairy-free Recipes
from Traditional to Trendy
Book Festival Brochure
Dry, drier, and tasteless:
words that are often used to describe kosher
desserts. Without access to butter, cream, milk,
cheese, yogurt or other dairy, creating a delicious
dessert has been a challenge. No longer!
A family member’s job transfer landed author and
baker Paula Shoyer, owner of Paula’s Parisian
Pastries Cooking School in the Washington, DC area,
to Switzerland where, for the first time, she
encountered heavenly pastry shops serving delicious
parve desserts. She enrolled in cooking school and
eventually, slowly and scientifically converted
dessert recipes into tasty parve desserts.
Not only are her recipes parve but many in the
collection have no-sugar-added, are nut-free, or
gluten-free as well as vegan desserts.
Sponsored by Rockland Jewish Federation
Reporter
JCC Members: Adults $10
Senior*/Student $8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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A Personal Search for the Soul of a
Nation
Book Festival Brochure
As a long-time NBC Bureau Chief
in Tel Aviv, Mr. Fletcher has seen war, famine, killings and
tragedy. In 2008, he took on a personal assignment: to walk into the
soul of a nation instead of walking into war. His outlook was
forever changed as he uncovered the complexities of Middle Eastern
life while walking the coastline of Israel, similar in size to the
Long Island coast.
Seventy percent of Israel’s populations live peacefully, Arabs and
Jews, in the coastal plain – you rarely hear about them. Come listen
as Mr. Fletcher paints a fascinating portrait of the history of one
of the worlds most volatile, challenging, and eclectic regions. The
deep emotions and historical insight Mr. Fletcher brings to his talk
will have you enthralled. Hear about modern Israel seen from a fresh
perspective.
Sponsored by Ilse & John Lang
JCC Members: Adults $10 Senior*/Student
$8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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A Mother's Journey
Book Festival Brochure
Racing against disease,
time and political barriers, join us as Laurie Strongin recounts her
family’s battle with a rare bone marrow disease that affected her
newborn son. Get to know Henry with his fighting spirit and his
ability to inspire those around him. The movie “My Sisters Keeper”
was based on Henry’s life.
Ms. Strongin’s experience with our healthcare system, from the
perspective of a consumer navigating complicated health insurance
issues, will resonate with anyone who has ever dealt with an
insurance company.
Learn about the Hope for Henry Foundation which provides gifts,
celebratory events and hospital based activity programs for children
waiting for or receiving treatment.
Sponsored by Micki & Jim Leader and Leader & Berkon, LLP
JCC Members: Adults $10 Senior*/Student
$8
Public: Adult $12 Senor*/Student $10
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Help us maintain the quality and
prominence of this unique literary event. Enjoy a variety of
benefits including preferred seating at all events.
Book Festival Naming:
SOLD!
Literary Circle:
$1,000 Includes four festival passes to all
lectures with preferred seating, four invitations to sponsor
reception, ten tickets for sponsored author, a signed book from
sponsored author, sponsorship listings in all marketing materials,
and listing in program and on JCC website.
Scholar:
$500 Includes three festival passes to all
lectures with preferred seating, three invitations to sponsor
reception, one signed book from a participating author, and listing
in program and on JCC website.
Scribe:
$250 Includes two festival passes to all lectures
with preferred seating, two invitations to sponsor reception, one
signed book from a participating author, and listing in program and
on JCC website.
Reader: $150
Includes one festival pass to all lectures with preferred seating,
one invitation to sponsor reception, one signed book from a
participating author, and listing in program and on JCC website.
Page Turner:
$75 Includes one ticket to two Book Festival events of your choice,
preferred seating, and one signed book from a participating author.
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To encourage a life long love of reading JCC Rockland is
collecting new and gently read CHILDREN’S BOOKS during the Book
Festival. They will be given to People to People for distribution in
our community. Look for our specially marked drop off bin in the JCC
lobby. |
