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HEDWIG and BERTI
by Frieda Arkin
Hedwig and Berti is a saga of the totally unlikely marriage of a grandly Teutonic woman, Hedwig Kessler and her diminutive cousin Berti, two upperclass German Jews forced to leave their homeland during the rise of the Nazis. They flee to London, then to New York City and from there, finally, to a university town in Kansas. In London, Hedwig gives birth to a daughter whose broodingly dark moods and immense genius for the piano point back in time to the tragedy of her bloodline.
This is a story of prejudice taken to extremes, both within the domain of a severely class-conscious German-Jewish family, and beyond. The characters are subtle, finely honed and told with grace and unexpected humor. Frieda Arkin possesses a rare gift for combining love, wit, and dark realism in the reactions and behaviour of her characters in the several cultures they are forced to adapt to.
This is a rare and exciting novel.
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Programs
NEW! A Bissel Yiddish
A monthly get together to sing a little Yiddish, talk a little Yiddish, have a bissel of fun. led by Myrna Rabinowitz & Shanie Levin. Starts Jan 6.
1st Wed of the month 1:00 pm
NEW! A Taste of Israeli Culture
Help create a library chat group to share and compare Israeli customs, recipes and preparations for the Chagim…anything goes. Facilitated by Lili Goldwein, from Israel as part of our JNF Shaliach family. Starts Jan 12.
Tu 12:00 noon
NEW! Monthly Poetry Evenings
Are you a budding poet? published poet? love poetry? Sign up to be part of the planning.
Call Karen at 604 257-5111 ext 249
NEW! Author! Author!
Canada Council sponsored author readings in the Library. TBA
Sholom Aleichem
stories for adults (in English)
Come & listen to stories of great Yiddish writers. Read by Shanie Levin
3rd Mon of the month 2:00 pm
Jan 18
Feb 15
Mar 15
Apr 19
May 17
A Taste of Talmud
An introduction into the world of Talmud by renowned Jewish scholar Rabbi Dubrawsky. No prior knowledge required. Call for dates. All welcome.
Mo 12:00- 12:45pm
ESL Circle of Conversation
Do you want to practice speaking English? Meet people? Join our Circle of Conversation. Led by Paulette & Ludmila. Everyone welcome.
Th 2:00- 2:45pm
In the News
This is a discussion group for people interested in current affairs and global politics. Discussion Chair: Ralph Levy
We 10:30am-12:30pm
Books to Go
Books delivered to Louis Brier & Weinberg residents by Ophira and David. Library card required.
We 11:00am-1:00pm (bi-weekly)
Intergenerational Shabbat
Join L’Chaim seniors and JCC pre-schoolers in the library. Babas & Zaidas & grandkids are welcome!
Fr. 11:00 am once a month
Jan 8
Feb 12
Mar 19
May 7
Encyclopaedia Judaica
We
are excited to offer the revised and expanded 2nd edition of the Encyclopaedia
Judaica—an authoritative, comprehensive, serious yet accessible work
for people of all walks of life. Kindly donated by Mordehai Wosk.
The 22 volume print
set is on the library shelves and the full-text on-line version in now
available.
Instructions
for accessing the Encyclopaedia Judaica full-text online version >>
Or phone: 604 257-5111 ext 252.
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