Is Jewish Life In The South Different? The Book Circle Wants To Know.

In its examination of Jewish Life in the South, the Book Circle’s selection for June evokes the rhythms and heartbeat of Jewish life in the Bible Belt. In the re-release of his book, The Provincials: A Personal History of Jews in the South, Eli Evan weaves together personal recollections while taking readers inside the nexus of southern and Jewish histories, from the earliest immigrants to present day. He offers stories of communities, individuals, and events in this landscape that reveals the intertwined strands of what he calls a unique “Southern Jewish consciousness.”

The meeting will be held on Thursday, June 20, at 3 p.m., either on Zoom or in Andrew Levin Park, depending on the availability of the group’s members. The Book Circle meets monthly to discuss books on Jewish topics and/or by Jewish writers.

For more information, email Susan Rosenstreich, coordinator, at ctigreenport@gmail.com/.