Boston Workmen's Circle Book Group
Title
Boston Workmen's Circle Book Group
Creator
Jacob Schlitt
Description
Not a memoir -- possibly an item for a newsletter.
Date
2016-06-13
Format
application/pdf
Type
text
Language
en
Identifier
BOSTON_WORKMEN'S_CIRCLE_BOOK_GROUP
Text
BOSTON WORKMEN’S CIRCLE BOOK GROUP
It is hard to believe. Seven years ago, I was reading “Michael Chabon’s “The Yiddish Policeman’s Union” and I learned that the Boston Workmen’s Circle Book Group was reading it that month as well. I had never belonged to a book group, but decided to give it a shot. One of the best decisions I have ever made.
I found a wonderful bunch of the nicest, smartest, and most well-read people. They have been at it for more than 15 years, and I never knew. I have been a Workmen’s Circle member since 1956, largely because of my commitment to social and economic justice and Yiddishkeit. Now I have another reason to belong: the Book Group. We have such a sensible arrangement: alternating Jewish themed fiction and non-fiction books, usually recommended by one of the members who had read it. And starting off with bagels, cream cheese, coffee and maybe a little fruit salad is a nice touch. Try it. You may like it.
It is hard to believe. Seven years ago, I was reading “Michael Chabon’s “The Yiddish Policeman’s Union” and I learned that the Boston Workmen’s Circle Book Group was reading it that month as well. I had never belonged to a book group, but decided to give it a shot. One of the best decisions I have ever made.
I found a wonderful bunch of the nicest, smartest, and most well-read people. They have been at it for more than 15 years, and I never knew. I have been a Workmen’s Circle member since 1956, largely because of my commitment to social and economic justice and Yiddishkeit. Now I have another reason to belong: the Book Group. We have such a sensible arrangement: alternating Jewish themed fiction and non-fiction books, usually recommended by one of the members who had read it. And starting off with bagels, cream cheese, coffee and maybe a little fruit salad is a nice touch. Try it. You may like it.
Original Format
application/msword
Citation
Jacob Schlitt, “Boston Workmen's Circle Book Group,” Autobiographical stories & other writing by Jacob Schlitt, accessed September 11, 2024, https://tsirlson.omeka.net/items/show/380.