Mary Glickman’s Ain’t No Grave and Reuven Fenton’s Goyhood are the One Bay One Book selections for 2024-2025.
A number of Jewish Community Library events will relate to the books’ focus on antisemitism, Black-Jewish relations, identity and integrity, family secrets, and the Jewish experience in the South. More events will be added in the spring, culminating in an opportunity to meet virtually with both authors in separate virtual events in the spring.
All programs are offered free of charge. Advance registration is required. Click the links for full descriptions and registration links.
Sunday, September 29, 3 PM Pacific Time
In person at the Jewish Community Library
Drawing on his new book published by University of South Carolina Press, Jason K. Friedman will illuminate the world of a prominent Southern Jewish family and their son who died in the Civil War.
Sunday, January 12, 2 PM Pacific Time
Virtual
Scott D. Seligman will present his upcoming book chronicling how the 1902 New York City funeral procession of Rabbi Jacob Joseph became the occasion for the largest antisemitic riot in American history.