If you will be attending Shabbat services before the Lunch 'n Learn, please register for them using the September Online Services Sign-up Form.

On Saturday, September 6, AJ's Adult Ed committee will kick off our 5786 programming with a Lunch 'n Learn with journalist/author and former New Yorker film critic David Denby for a discussion of his latest book, Eminent Jews: Bernstein, Brooks, Friedan, Mailer. What do Leonard Bernstein, Mel Brooks, Betty Friedan, and Norman Mailer have in common? According to David Denby, their creative brilliance and drive was unleashed at a time of liberty for American Jews. “As prosperity for Jews increased and antisemitism began to fade after World War II, these four creative giants stormed through the latter half of the 20th century, altering the way people around the world listened to music, defined what was vulgar, comprehended the relations of men and women, and understood the American soul.” (Amazon) Join this New York Times best-selling author as he shares insights from the life and times of these extraordinary icons of 20th century culture.

The Lunch 'n Learn will follow Shabbat services at 12:15 PM.

The cost for the lunch/program is $10 for AJ members, and $18 for non-members.

Please register for the event below.

There is also the opportunity to purchase Mr. Denby’s book with his signature to be delivered the day of the event. 

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