Greetings!!

Our reading circle had a RECORD attendance last night to discuss “The Jew in the Lotus” by Roger Kamenetz. Twelve readers attended, including 5 first-timers and CO-ED attendance!! It was a lively discussion — thanks as always for sharing your personal insights and frank opinions. Also thanks to Rabbi Deb and Marsha for bringing snacks!

Even though we are a very informal group, our consensus was to add three policies for our book club:

1. Turn off cell phones (or set to vibrate if you are expecting an important call).
2. Pick our books at least 2 months out so those who use the library can share these scarce resources.
3. Read the book we are discussing (even if you don’t finish it) to help us stay on topic.

Our next two meetings and book selections are:

• Thursday, 9/26 — to discuss “The Red Tent” by Anita Diamant
• 
Thursday, 11/7 — to discuss “The Triumph of Deborah” by Eva Etzioni-Halevey

If you’d like to preview some discussion questions for “The Red Tent”, go to:

www.readinggroupguides.com/guides_r/red_tent1.asp

For more information about these books, go to our digital bookshelf at www.thereadingroom.com 
and select the Or Ahavah Book Club; go to “What This Book Club is Reading” or review all the “Top Suggestions”. (For first-time attendees, I sent you an invite to this web site that should arrive today!!)

We look forward to seeing you.

Best wishes for a healthy, happy new year.