We all remember books that have left a lasting impression on us.  Don't you wish you could have discussed these books with friends who had also just finished reading  them? Well, now you can have that opportunity.  Beth Tikvah is starting a program for all of us who like a good read and then a good discussion with others.  The program is especially designed for empty nesters (because you have a lot more reading time when you aren't interrupted every five minutes by your children), but of course everyone is invited.  
 
How did this idea come about?  Bob Frankel was introduced to an internet site, www. nextbook.org, where you see a list of many many books both fiction and non-fiction all with a Jewish theme (what else would you expect at Beth Tikvah).  This site is very interesting and well organized containing information about lectures, films, plays and other live presentations as well as new books. The Next Book Organization is partially funded so that each book is very reasonable priced at $11.99.
 
If you are at all interested in at least exploring the idea of a book discussion group, look up the site, www. nextbook.org, register, (it costs nothing) and think about the first book you would might like to read and discuss.  At the end of June we will set up a preliminary meeting to decide (majority rules) which  book or books we want to read, how often we want to meet for discussion, and what night would be best to meet. 
 
For further information, contact the Temple office.