Aquarian Minyan JCC Author Series

Aquarian Minyan JCC Talks feature a wide variety of authors, ranging from authorities on the Kabbalah and the Hagaddah to novelists and poets. Past speakers include memoirist Rita Lowenthal, philosophy scholar Ron Fedlman and Edie Meidav, author of the New York Times editor’s pick Crawl Space. Light refreshments provided.

Wild Dreams of Reality A Novel by Jerry Ratch Jerry Ratch reads from his novel, Wild Dreams of Reality, a story of love, obsession and liberation. One passage describes a Rosh Hashanah Tashlich ceremony in the early 1990s with Rabbi David Wolfe-Blank (of blessed memory) and the Aquarian Minyan. He will also be reading from a newer collection of poems. Jerry Ratch has published twelve books of poetry as well as his novel. His work can be purchased through the author’s website at jerryratch.com Wednesday July 23, 7:30pm $10-$20, benefits the Aquarian Minyan

Open Mic for Jewish Writers (or Jews Who Write) Tonight is your turn to share your work with receptive listeners (or just come to listen). Do you have a book-in-progress or published book? A story? Memoir slice? Poem? Don’t let your writing languish in a drawer. Bring it into the community, where its light can illuminate hearts and souls. To reserve reading time, call Lea at 510.528.6725 by August 18. Naomi Rose will facilitate the evening. Naomi Rose works as a book developer with people who seek to bring the treasures of their hearts into the world. Wednesday August 27, 7:30pm $10-$20, benefits the Aquarian Minyan

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