Englewood—Ruchama King Feuerman, author of the new novel, In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist, published by New York Review of Books, will be the featured speaker at a luncheon co-sponsored by Englewood’s Congregation Ahavath Torah’s Dor LeDor division and Congregation Shomrei Emunah on Wednesday, March 5th at noon at Congregation Ahavath Torah.
In the Courtyard of the Kabbalist, a finalist in this year’s National Jewish Book Awards, has garnered glowing reviews from quarters as diverse as the Boston Globe, the Jerusalem Post, Aish HaTorah, The Wall Street Journal, and Ha’aretz. Barton Swaim writes in The Wall Street Journal, “It’s a sophisticated and engaging book….best novel I’ve read this year” and The Dallas Morning News describes it as “A delicate balance of courtship tale and thriller…beautifully detailed…I strongly recommend it. “
Currently available as an ebook, arrangements have been made with the publisher to have copies of the paperback book available for paid-up reservations at Congregation Ahavath Torah as early as February 23, prior to the official release date in late March. Feuerman will sign books at the event.
Ruchama King Feuerman was born in Nashville, grew up in Virginia and Maryland, and when she was 17, bought a one-way ticket to Israel to seek her spiritual fortune. Feuerman lived and taught Torah in Israel for 10 years. Seven Blessings, her celebrated first novel about match-making, earned her the praise of the New York Times and the Dallas Morning News. Kirkus Reviews has dubbed her the “Jewish Jane Austen.” Her stories and essays have appeared in many publications, including The New York Times, and her work has received literary prizes and grants. Feuerman is also a writing coach and book doctor, and has been developing writers for the past 20 years, a number of them from the Englewood/Teaneck area. Ruchama lives with her husband and four children in Passaic, New Jersey.
Dor LeDor presents lectures and organizes day trips for anyone interested in cultural topics with a Jewish twist. While this group was originally started to meet the needs of the growing number of senior citizen members, the initiative has expanded to include events with multigenerational appeal. Dor LeDor has held sold-out brunch/art lecture/trips to New York City museums, lunch- and-learn classes with Rabbi Shmuel Goldin, Jewish history seminars, and film presentations, including a joint viewing with Moriah School students. All Dor LeDor events are open to non-members of Congregation Ahavath Torah.
Ahavath Torah is located at 240 Broad Avenue, Englewood. Couvert for the event is $36 and includes a paperback copy of the book. RSVP is required by February 27th. For more information, contact Ruth Shapiro, at [email protected]. To reserve, contact [email protected] or call 201/ 568-1315.
By Bracha Schwartz
