Lunch with Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner
November 19, 12 PM
JCC Auds
JCC Member: $25
Non-member: $30
Ticket includes a Kosher lunch from Malek’s Bakery
Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner
Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel- Hamas War
On October 7th, 2023, Rabbi David-Seth Kirshner woke up to celebrate his 50th birthday and instead of eating cake, became glued to the news like so many of us. He channeled his anger, fear, and frustration into a daily chronicle, culminating in the acclaimed book, Streams of Shattered Consciousness: A Chronicle of the First 50 Days of the Israel-Hamas War. Far from only an emotional account, the book is replete with history lessons that help us make sense of the current moment.
David-Seth Kirshner is the rabbi of Temple Emanu-El in Closter New Jersey where he is entering his 18th year of leadership. He holds a BA degree from York University in Toronto, Canada and earned an MA in Hebrew Letters and rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary. Streams of Shattered Consciousness has more than 10,000 copies in circulation and earned mention in the February 2024, NY Times Book Review.
Moderated by: Joy Getnick, PhD, Executive Director UR Hillel
What if we all read the same book?
A joint venture between JReads and the Authors + Innovators Festival.
Reading a book with others is like opening a door, stepping into a new world, and exploring together. We may each experience different things, but we are all on the same journey. Join the journey and read this book in advance of the event.
Rabbi Kirshner’s book will be available at our Festival Bookstore.
Generously Underwritten By:
The Ames Amzalak Memorial Trust
Community Partners:
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Rochester Board of Rabbis and Cantors