Adath Israel Sisterhood Book Club Schedule for 2026-2027
Location: Adath Israel Library
Gather at 7pm, begin meeting at 7:30pm
August 25
Miriam’s Kitchen: A Memoir by Elizabeth Ehrlich
Miriam methodically and lovingly prepares countless kosher meals while relating the often painfull stories of her life in Poland and her immigration to America.
October 20
The Property Film by the Modan sisters, Directed by Dana Modan, based on graphic novel by Rutu Modan Regina and her granddaughter Mika embark on a journey to Poland to reclaim their family property seized during World War II. But their quest quickly unravels. Regina unexpectedly decides to abandon the mission entirely, leaving Mika lost and confused.
November 17
The House at Schumannstrasse 7 by Edith Netter
Three children, a treasured house, and a successful business—the family prospered for years, until the Holocaust. Then, they fled Germany any way they could.
December 15
Don’t Forget To Write by Sara Goodman Confino
Don’t Forget to Write by Sara Goodman Confino is a humorous and heartwarming historical fiction novel set in 1960 about a young Jewish woman, Marilyn Kleinman, who is sent to live with her matchmaker great-aunt Ada for the summer after causing a scandal at her synagogue. The book follows Marilyn’s journey of self-discovery as she learns from her unconventional aunt about independence, love, and forging her own path, challenging the expectations placed on women at the time.
January 26
Look Who’s Back Film Directed by David Wnendt
Adolf Hitler wakes up to find himself in the 21st century when his bunker used to be, with no memory of anything after 1945. Interpreting modern situations from a Nazi perspective, he finds fame and success as a comedian.
February 23
The Garden by Elsie Aidinoff
One of the world’s oldest stories becomes new again in the hands of a 70-year-old first-time novelist. The setting is a lush, freshly formed Garden of Eden, where Eve is just awakening to the all-wise, feathered Serpent who is her guardian.
March 16
This is Not About Us by Allegra Goodman
This Is Not About Us is a 2026 novel by Allegra Goodman that follows three generations of a modern Jewish American family, the Rubinsteins, exploring their complex relationships, conflicts, and love through a series of linked stories that begin with a dispute over an apple cake after a sister’s death. The book is praised for its humor, sharp observations, and relatable portrayal of family dynamics, covering themes like parental expectations, sisterhood, and the challenges of growing up and growing old. It’s described as a “serial novel” because parts were published individually before being compiled.
May 18
Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi
The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem is a dazzling novel of mothers and daughters, stories told and untold, and the binds that tie four generations of women.