JEWISH CULTURAL FESTIVAL 2008, continued
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Let’s Talk About It: Jewish Literature:
“Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel”

January 24 - May 15, 2008 at The University of Alabama
Gorgas Library, Room 205

This exciting program is designed to offer participants an opportunity to explore Jewish literature and culture through scholar-led discussions of contemporary and classic books on a common theme. All sessions will be held 7:00-8:30 p.m. in room 205 of Gorgas Library with the exception of the March 27th discussion which will be in Room 401. Attend all five or as many as you can to get to know other readers and enjoy the variety of viewpoints! The discussions will be led by Dr. Steven L. Jacobs, University of Alabama Associate Professor/Aaron Aronov Chair of Judaic Studies in the Department of Religious Studies and Rabbi for Temple Emanu-El. For more information, please e-mail Marcia Barrett at mbarrett@ua.edu or contact her at (205) 348-6390. Additional information is available at The University of Alabama Libraries web site.

January 24, 2008:
A Contract with God: And Other Tenement Stories by Will Eisner

February 21, 2008:
The Complete Maus: A Survivor’s Tale by Art Spiegelman

March 27, 2008:
Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: Stories by Ben Katchor

April 17, 2008:
The Quitter by Harvey Pekar, Dean Haspiel, illustrator

May 15, 2008:
The Rabbi’s Cat by Joann Sfar