Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies’ One Book/One Community Program

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Local Synagogue Hosting Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies’ First Program In The Western Suburbs

Lombard, IL – Congregation Etz Chaim, Dupage County’s only Reform Judaism synagogue, has been chosen as one of the suburban sites for Chicago’s Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies One Book/One Community program featuring Mary Glickman, author of One More River. Scheduled on Sunday, December 2^nd from 2:30 – 4:00 PM, the program is part of Spertus’ celebration of National Jewish Book Month. One More River is a finalist for the Jewish Book Award in Fiction. Program participation is free; however, RSVPs are appreciated and can be made at http://spertus.edu/OneBook-authorevent-2.

While there has been outreach to the suburbs north of Chicago, this marks the first time Spertus is offering programming in the western suburbs. “We are very excited to be part of it and hope that this relationship continues,” says Barbara Turner, co-chair of Congregation Etz Chaim’s Lifelong Learning Committee.

During the program, Glickman will share insights and background information on her novel, which uses an alternating chapter narrative style to move between the 1920’s and 1960’s in telling the story of Mickey Moe Levy, his love, Laura Needleman, and the secrets from his deceased father’s past.

A reception and book signing will also take place in the synagogue’s Stoller-Soreff Social Hall.  To download a free, comprehensive Reader’s Guide to One More River, as well as find information about additional the Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies One Book/One Community events, visit http://spertus.edu/OneBook-authorevent-2.

Congregation Etz Chaim is located at 1710 South Highland, Lombard, IL  60148.  Visit www.congetzchaim.org or call 630.627.3912 to learn more.