Events

MAY 2012 at Joseph’s Bookstore & Café Also

Thursday 17th May, 7.30pm The JCC in association with Joseph’s Bookstore

The Arab-Israeli Book Review ‘Arabian Days – Shaharazad Today’

One of the greatest images of the storyteller, the figure of Scheharazade from One Thousand and One Nights animates two extraordinary works – ‘Arabian Nights and Days’ by Naguib Mahfouz (Pb, 10.95) & ‘Habibi’ by Craig Thompson (Hb, £20.00). What happened the day after Shaharazad finished her last story ? Join writer and lecturer Ariel Kahn and celebrated Iranian poet Michael Zand for an illuminating discussion.

Prior knowledge of these books will enhance your enjoyment but isn’t essential. We are offering a discount on both books (just pop in and quote ‘Arab- Israeli Book Review) and a 10% discount on all stock in the shop on the night of the event. Booking is advised.

Tickets £7 in advance/£9 on the door - 020 8731 7575 or [email protected]

Monday 21st May, 8pm Society for Jewish Study at Joseph’s Bookstore

Prof CATHERINE HEZSER, Professor of Jewish Studies, Department of the Study of Religions at SOAS, will discuss a slide presentation: ‘Jewish Daily Life in the Land of Israel in Late Antiquity’

For the rabbis whose discussions are preserved in the classical rabbinic documents (Mishnah, Talmud) almost all aspects of daily life were religiously significant. Many recent archaeological discoveries - domestic architecture, theatres, bathhouses and game pieces - are shedding new light on the subject. Catherine Hezser is the author of ‘The Oxford Handbook of Jewish Daily Life in Roman Palestine’ (Oxford University Press) and ‘Jewish Slavery in Antiquity’ (Oxford University Press)
Non members £5-00 To reserve a place: 020 8731 7575 or [email protected]
Sunday 20th May The Jewish Food Festival Gefiltefest!
Being held at LJCC, Ivy House, North End Road, NW11 Enjoy food stalls, lectures and books provided by Joseph’s Bookstore.
For tickets and information : www.ljcc.org.uk and www.jcclondon.org.uk

Forthcoming Bank Holiday Hours for the Bookstore & Café Also

Monday 7th May - Closed
Monday 4th June - Closed
Tuesday 5th June - Closed