Book Club - February

   

Book: On Being Jewish Now by Zibby Owens

Reviewer: Rachel Caplin, bestselling author

On Being Jewish Now is a powerful anthology edited by Zibby Owens, featuring 75 essays from Jewish writers, actors, artists, and religious leaders. Published in the wake of the October 7, 2023, attacks in Israel—the deadliest pogrom against Jews since the Holocaust—the collection reflects on the evolving experience of Jewish identity in a time of rising antisemitism. The contributors share personal stories that encompass themes of joy, trauma, resilience, humor, and community. Organized into sections like "Jewish Pride and Joy," "Jewish Mom Life," and "Am I a Good Enough Jew?", the book offers a multifaceted view of contemporary Jewish life. Profits from the book support Artists Against Antisemitism, a nonprofit dedicated to combating hate and promoting understanding.

Rachel Caplin is the author of The Spoon and the Sea, the Vogel Literary Award finalist, #1 Amazon bestseller and #1 Top New Release in Jewish Historical Fiction, Middle Eastern Literature, and Middle Eastern Historical Fiction. Born and raised in Australia, she moved to Israel in 2015. She has appeared in The Times of IsraelAish.com, the On Being Jewish Now online edition, and the Totally Booked podcast with Zibby Owens. Rachel works as a marketing executive in the tech industry and lives in Israel with her husband and their young daughters.

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Date: February 24, 2026Time: 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Location:  Show map New Orleans JCC - Uptown
5342 St. Charles Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70115
Contact: Alice ClantonEmail: aclanton@nojcc.org
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