B’nai Torah’s Author Series welcomes acclaimed writers, rabbis, and thinkers to share their newest works and the ideas behind them. Covering topics from Jewish identity and spirituality to history, politics, and personal journeys, each event offers a chance to engage directly with voices shaping contemporary Jewish thought.
The 2026-2027 B’nai Torah Author Series is in partnership with the Adolph & Rose Levis JCC and the Jewish Book Council.
All events are: In-Person | $18/pp | At B’nai Torah Congregation*
*The Debra Green event will be at the Levis JCC
For questions: Please email Elysa Stark at elysa.stark@bnai-torah.org
Sponsored by The Lilian, Philip and Gerry Cooperman Academy for Adult Jewish Learning
Join us as we welcome Judge Roy K. Altman discussing his book Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law.
Join us as we welcome Jonathan Kaufman discussing his book When America Roared: How the 1980s Saved, Then Broke, the Country–and Led Us to Today.
Join us as we welcome Michael Kimmel discussing his book Playmakers: The Jewish Entrepreneurs who Created the Toy Industry in America.
Join us as we welcome Alyssa Rosenheck discussing her book White. Blonde. Jew. - A Call to End Extremism, Speak Up, and Reclaim Center.
Join us as we welcome Mark Oppenheimer discussing his book Judy Blume: A Life.
Join us as we welcome Roy K. Altman discussing his book Israel on Trial: Examining the History, the Evidence, and the Law.
Join us as we welcome Karen Essex discussing her book Run, Darling: The Hidden Jewish History behind Zsa Zsa and Eva Gabor.
Join us as we welcome Annelise Heinz discussing her book Mahjong: A Chinese Game and the Making of Modern American Culture.