presented in partnership with
Cuyahoga County Public Library,
will feature an exceptional lineup
of 16 authors, including Dennis
Ross, former Ambassador to Isra-
el. This year's festival, which is in
town from November 3-16, pro-
vides opportunities to meet and
greet a stellar lineup of authors.
Tuesday, Nov. 3 · 7:30 pm
Dennis Ross
DOOMED TO SUCCEED
breakable bond between the two
countries and The United States'
ironclad commitment to Israel's
security. In Doomed to Succeed,
Dennis Ross analyzes presidential
attitudes toward Israel and the
region from Truman to Obama,
the often tumultuous debates be-
tween key advisors, and the events
that drove the policies and at times
led to a shift in approach.
include:
Daniel Cohen
SINGLE HANDED
survivor to have received the
Medal of Honor. In 1950, he
volunteered for service in the Ko-
rean War and was later captured.
He drew upon his experienced in
the concentration camp to help
his fellow GIs survive two and
half years of captivity. Tibor re-
turned from Korea in 1953, but it
wasn't until 2005 -- at age 76 --
that he was invited to the White
House, where he received the
Medal of Honor from President
George W. Bush.
Dinner at 6 pm
Lecture at 6:30 pm
Karen Gooen
SEARCHING FOR BUBBE
FISCHER THE PATH FOR MAH
passage among Jewish women
(and men) for almost 100 years.
Novice player Karen Gooen
loved the game and wanted to
take her skills to the next level.
She hoped to find the ultimate
"Mah Jongg Maven" the mythi-
cal Bubbe Fischer -- and learn all
her secrets. Told with self-depre-
cating humor and a great deal of
insight, this book will appeal to
players at any skill level -- from
the beginner to the seasoned
expert -- even to Bubbe, herself.
Rebecca Alexander
NOT FADE AWAY
MEMOIR OF SENSES
type III, Rebecca Alexander has
been simultaneously losing both
her sight and hearing since she
was a child and was told that she
would likely be completely blind
a fall from a window left her ath-
letic body completely shattered.
Rebecca Alexander meditates
on what she's lost and what
she's found in return. Not Fade
Away is both a memoir of the
senses and a unique look at the
obstacles we all face -- physical,
psychological, and philosophical
-- exploring the extraordinary
powers of memory, love, and
perseverance.
and activist who is almost com-
pletely blind and deaf. She is the
sister of Peter Alexander, NBC
News National Correspondent.
JCC. Registration is required.
Prices vary. For complete infor-
mation and to purchase tickets,
please visit www.mandeljcc.org/
bookfest.
Jewish Lifelong Learning, formerly
Friends of The Aaron Garber
Library, has redirected its pro-
gramming and support since the
closing of the Library and Siegal
College of Jewish Studies.
of Siegal Lifelong Learning at
Case Western Reserve University,
and the support of Jonathan
Sarna's November 15 lecture of
his newest book, "Lincoln and the
Jews," as part of the Mandel Jewish
Community Center Book Festival.
· Free lectures at the Siegal
including topics ranging from
Violins of Hope, school readi-
college campuses.
Siegal Lifelong Learning
Learning
Friends' programming will
popular Lunch 'N Learns and Book
Reviews. Members will receive
emails and newsletters with pro-
gram details.
non-profit to continue meeting
the growing demands of the
young and vital, education-orient-
ed Jewish community. Donations,
as well as membership dues, are
to honor an occasion or in mem-
ory of friends or family members.
Friends invite active participation
in the organization by volunteer-
ing on a committee, as a greeter
at Siegal facility events or in the
Treasures Gift Shop.
locations at the Siegal facility,
26500 Shaker Blvd., and at Mandel
JCC, 26001 South Woodland Rd.
Both locations are open to the
community and sell fine Judaica
and fashion jewelry from Israeli
artists at 20% off retail prices.
Call 216.831.0700 ext. 1441 for
current hours of operation, to get
information on upcoming shows
or to volunteer.
and supporting the continu-
ing interest in Jewish learning
through programming, volunteer
service and fundraising. Friends'
activities may be followed at its
website, www.FriendsJLL.org or by
calling co-president Rita Saslaw at
216.464.8563.