JCAL, in conjunction with the Jewish Book Council (JBC), is very pleased to present the second year of Writers In Residences* (*theirs and ours), (WIR*), where authors will appear live - virtually or in person - to speak about their recently published books. We have a wonderful line-up of 14 outstanding authors who have written books on many interesting and varied topics, each dealing in some way with Jewish life, religion, history or culture. WIR* is an opportunity for our local, and not so local, communities to join together to listen and learn. Each event will be facilitated by a carefully chosen moderator.  For those events that are scheduled to occur in-person, (subject to change) there will be opportunities  to meet the authors and purchase personally signed books .
​Adi Shalev (our local shlicha) and other dedicated Israeli shlichim (emissaries) who work in our congregations, schools, and JCCs are offering support to our community in new and exciting ways. Through their virtual education program, Life: Online, you can join community shlichim for a variety of learning opportunities, from arts and crafts to Jewish philosophy, cooking to Shabbat rituals, and more, all via Zoom!