The shul’s Book Circle group has chosen a novel based on historical events as its selection for the August meeting, to be held on Thursday, August 17, at 3:30 p.m., in the shul’s community room.

In 1492, two history-altering events occurred: the Jews and Muslims of Spain were expelled, and Columbus set sail for the New World. In Gateway to the Moon, Mary Morris weaves these events into the larger American story.

The Book Circle meets monthly to discuss books by Jewish writers and/or topics of Jewish interest. For more information, email ctigreenport@gmail.com with a message for Susan Rosenstreich, leader of the group.