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The Charles and Bessie Goldman Judaica Library, the Jewish Information Center of this Federation area, houses over 5,000 volumes of fiction and non-fiction books on Jewish themes for children and adults.

A professional librarian and a group of dedicated, trained volunteers staff the Library. It offers a variety of services to the public. Included among them is a reference service, tailored to the individual’s need and purposes. The library also has an excellent Judaic oriented video library.

New Books Acquired or Donated
In support of the Goldman Library
Please note:  Book donations are by appointment only

I am Jewish inspired by the writings of Daniel Pearl

Genizah at the House of Shepher by Tamar Yellin

Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum (November Book Talk)

Timeless Tablets by Rabbi Simon Glustrom

Foreskin’s Lament by Shalom Auslander

The Talmud, Steinsaltz Edition

Harmony & Dissonance: Voices of Jewish Identity in Detroit, 1914 – 1967 by Sidney Bolkosky

The Precious Legacy: Judaic Treasures from the Czechoslovak State Collections, edited by David Altshuler

Book Talks
Join us for a great combination book talk and Next Level with Jean Braun on Thursday, October30 at 1 pm. The book she will discuss will be:  I am Jewish, Personal Reflections Inspired by the writings of Daniel Pearl

If you want to read ahead, our November book talk will be Those Who Save Us by Jenna Blum led by Bobbie Kraus (tentative date is November 13 at 1 pm)

Please call us to put your name on the Reserve List for books. (Also, the Wayne Public Library has a large extended network from which you can easily get a copy of our book talk books)

Past Book Talk Selections
Come in or call to reserve any of last year's book talks such as:

September selection was:
The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman

Last year’s books include:

Someone to Run With by David Grossman

Women’s Minyan by Naomi Ragen

As A Driven Leaf by Milton Steinberg

The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal

Man in the White Sharkskin Suit by Lucette Lagnado

Yiddish Policeman’s Union by Michael Chabon
 

Do let us know if you have suggestions for our book talk series.

English as a Second Language (ESL)
On Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am, an ESL class is held in the library.  Students from China, Poland and the Ukraine are presently in attendance.  They are studying to become American citizens, but current events are also often discussed.  If you or someone you know, would be interested in joining this group, please call the library at 973-595-0100 ext. 236.

Jewish Genealogical Society  http://mysite.verizon.net/vze2gnpn/index.html
The Jewish Genealogical Society of North Jersey is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting members with their genealogical pursuits. Membership includes monthly meetings, expert guidance, quarterly newsletter, exchange of newsletters and information with other JGS societies, computerized family finder, resource center, forms, how-to’s, and other resources. For meeting dates and times, please call 973-595-0100 ext. 228

Jewish Historical Society
The Jewish Historical Society of North Jersey is dedicated to collecting, preserving and popularizing material of every kind having reference to the settlement and history (up to the present) of more than 160 years of Jewish life in North Jersey.

Card, Games, Etc.
Anyone out there interested in a friendly Poker Game? If so please call us (973-595-0100, ext. 236). We have a few players, but need more to have enough for a game at the Y in the afternoon.
 

Lunch & Learn Point/Counter Point Lectures will be held in the Senior Lounge of the Y Admission is Free Bring your lunch or purchase one from our Tel Aviv Café. Coffee and tea provided. Time: 12:00 - 1:00pm unless otherwise noted. Arnie Rogoff is back.  He was missed!  Stop by for our fascinating and FREE Lunch and Learn series which alternates with Point Counter Point.  They are on Mondays at 12 p.m. for one hour.  We provide coffee and tea; you may bring your lunch.  Hope to see you there! There will be no Lunch and Learn during the summer, however, Arnie Rogoff will continue with Point Counter Point.  Stop by for our fascinating and FREE Point Counter Point.  They are on Mondays at Noon for one hour.  We provide coffee and tea; you may bring your lunch.  Hope to see you there! Lunch and Learn September 22 -Rabbi Stephen Wylen October 6 - Emily Schuman, The Gifts of the Jews, Part 2 October 20 - Emily Schuman, The Gifts of the Jews, Part 3 November 3 - Stuart Levy, New Sheliach UJANNJ - 13 years after Yitzchak Rabin's Assassination - Have we learned anything yet? Point CounterPoint with Arnie Rogoff September 15 September 29 October 13 October 27 For more information contact Cheryl Wylen at 973-595-0100 x228

 

The Charles and Bessie Goldman Judaica Library at the YM-YWHA of North Jersey in Wayne Celebrates Jewish Book Month!   Annual Book Fair   Sunday, December 14, 2008 10:00am to 4:00pm Monday, December 15, 2008 9:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday, December 16, 2008  9:00am to 6:00pm Wednesday, December 17, 2008 9:00am to 7:00pm Thursday, December 18, 2008    9:00am to 4:00pm         The Charles and Bessie Goldman Judaica Library of the YM-YWHA of North Jersey is holding their annual book fair on December 14th to 18th in the Y lobby.  Wonderful selection of Judaic and Secular books, and gift items are provided by Scholastic Book Fair!   This is a wonderful opportunity to enhance your home library or buy gifts for the holidays.  Start making your shopping list now and come to the YM-YWHA of North Jersey, One Pike Drive, Wayne, New Jersey.  Bring the entire family!   For additional information, please call Roz  at  973-595-0100 ext. 236.

New to the country?
Join our group of dedicated volunteers for lessons in English for recent immigrants and help in studying for naturalization.

Yiddish Vinkle
Schmooz a bissel. Enjoy Yiddish humor, songs, music and great camaraderie. Some knowledge of Yiddish is required.
Day: Thursdays
Time: 1:30pm
Free admission

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