Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington

A former Baltimore Sun Middle East correspondent describes how two risk-taking leaders worsened the Middle East situation by pursuing parallel preemptive wars that destabilized the region. $8 admission (JCCGW website)

Cost for the lecture and lunch is $18; the lecture alone is $8. Yickets or more information are available from the JCCGW box office at 301-348-3872. (The Washington Jewish Week)

A central player for over 30 years in the US administration's efforts to broker Arab/Israeli peace shatters preconcieved notions in exploring American success and failures. $8 admission. (JCCGW website)

Sponsored by the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Jewish Community Group. 301-348-3763. Free. Contact bccjcg@yahoo.com for details. (Ten Days, The Washington Jewish Week)

"In celebration of Mother's Day, join this sociologist for an illuminating and often amusing history of one of the best-known figures in popular history - the Jewish Mother.
$8 lecture; $18 lunch and lecture." (JCCGW website)

Yiddish of Greater Washington presents a reading and lecture by the editor and translator of the recently released book. Tickets are $3 for Yiddish of Greater Washington members and $5 for the general public at the door.

Max Ticktin, director of Judaic Studies at George Washington University, lectures.
Traditional Reading of the Ethical Will of Sholem
Aleichem.
Di Shpilers performing excerpts from Sholem Aleichem.
writings and Yiddish Folklore.
Traditional singing of Shlof Mayn Kind.
Tickets are $5, $3 for members ... (more)of JCCGW and Workmen's Circle.
Reservations are not required.
For more information, contact Lynn Gittleson
at 301-348-3840 or lgittleson@jccgw.org.

The former Vermont governor will be guest speaker at a Women's Philanthrophy division luncheon and present her new book. $30 JCCGW members; $35 general public. 301-348-3805.

Founder and editor-in-chief of the Israeli food and wine magazine Al Hashulchan and author of The Book of New Israeli Food will explore new and traditional recipes celebrating the flavors of Israel. $25 members; $30 general public. 301-348-3805.

The former key member of Donald Rumsfeld's inner circle in the aftermath of 9/11 will speak about his book, which tells how the U.S. launched a global effort against terrorism. $8 members; $10 general public. 301-348-3769.

Breakfast and talk by the radio sports-talk personality including discussion and book signing. $10 members; $12 general public, plus books for purchase. 301-348-3769.

Book World columnist Michael Dirda discusses and signs his most recent book, Classics for Pleasure, at the Jewish Community Center of Greater Washington, 6125 Montrose Rd., Rockville, Md. Admission is $10 for the general public, $8 for JCC members; call 301-348-3769 for details.