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The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum by Margalit Fox


Join Rabbi Appell when he welcomes of friend and author, Margalit Fox. Fox’s latest book, The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum, is the true story of Fredericka Mandelbaum, who would go from impoverished immigrant to high society fixture, philanthropist, and yes, the head of a major crime syndicate. The author of four critically acclaimed books turns her investigative eye and captivating literary style to tell an unforgettable true story.

Check out the 2024-2025 Congregational Learning Opportunities

  • Author: Margalit Fox
    September 12 at 7:30 PM

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  • Author: Susan Shapiro
    September 28 at 7:30 PM

  • Authors: Rachel Gordon Barnett & Lyssa Kligman Harvey
    January 16 at 7:30 PM

  • Author: R. Derek Black
    January 21 at 9:45 AM

  • Author: David & Susan Schwartz
    February 2 at 9:30 AM

  • Author: Allison Yarrow
    February 5 at 7:30 PM

  • Author: Julie Satow
    March 2 at 3:00 PM at the JCC of Central NJ

  • Author: Noah Rinsky
    March 16 at 11:00 AM

  • Author: Oren Kessler
    May 6 at 9:45 AM

  • Dov Linzer & Abigail Pogrebin
    May 22 at 7:00 PM

  • Author: Ayelet Gundar-Goshen
    June 10 at 9:45 AM

  • Author: Sara Glass
    June 17 at 7:30 PM