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UJC Book Club Summer Read – Part 2

Join us for warm conversation, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful exploration of Jewish stories, ideas, history, and culture.

On Tuesday, 13th October, Bookhers will meet at 8:00 PM HK time to discuss Michener’s The Source. You can also join us on Zoom.  Join us for warm conversation, thoughtful discussion, and meaningful exploration of Jewish stories, ideas, history, and culture.

Our summer read has been James Michener’s classic saga of the Holy Land, The Source. Through the discoveries of modern archaeologists excavating the site of Tell Makor, Michener vividly re-creates life in an ancient city and traces the profound history of the Jewish people—from the persecution of the early Hebrews, the rise of Christianity, and the Crusades to the founding of Israel and the modern conflict in the Middle East. An epic tale of love, strength, and faith, The Source is a richly written saga that encompasses the history of Western civilization and the great religious and cultural ideas that have shaped our world.

The New York Times said of The Source, “Fascinating . . . stunning . . . [a] wonderful rampage through history . . . Biblical history, as seen through the eyes of a professor who is puzzled, appalled, delighted, enriched and impoverished by the spectacle of a land where all men are archaeologists.”

You can find The Source at libraries, on Amazon, and at many free online sites.

We are the people of the book! Let’s celebrate our love of Jewish literature, deepen our community connections, and discover new worlds together. To join our WhatsApp Group reply by email Garry Stein at gstein888@yahoo.com, and we will add you to our list. New members are always welcome!