Beth Am Men Book Club: "My Jewish Year" by Abigail Pogrebin
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 • 23 Nisan 5784
4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Zoom Only*The much-dissected Pew Research Center study of 2013, “A Portrait of Jewish Americans,” revealed that most U.S. Jews locate their Jewishness in their ancestry and culture―not in religion. Abigail Pogrebin wondered if perhaps that’s because we haven’t all looked at religion closely enough.
Although she grew up following some holiday rituals, Pogrebin realized how little she knew about their foundational purpose and current relevance. She wanted to understand what had kept these holidays alive and vibrant, in some cases for thousands of years. Her curiosity led her to embark on an entire year of intensive research, observation, and writing about the milestones on the Jewish calendar.
My Jewish Year travels through this calendar’s signposts with candor, humor and a trove of information, capturing the arc of Jewish observance through the eyes of a relatable, wandering ― and wondering ― Jew. The chapters are interspersed with brief reflections from prominent rabbis and Jewish thinkers.
Maybe you’re seeking an accessible, digestible roadmap for Jewish life. Maybe you’d appreciate a fresh exploration of what you’ve mastered. Whatever your motivation, you’ll be educated, entertained, and inspired by Pogrebin’s unusual journey ― and by My Jewish Year.
Over the past few months, Congregation Beth Am came together as a community, traveling through My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew by Abby Pogrebin. The program culminated with an author-in-residence weekend with Abby from February 2-4.
This event is open to all members of Beth Am, so please read the book and join us for a lively discussion.
*To receive Zoom access details, please email bam@betham.org.
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