Upcoming book events:

Feb. 7, 2024

The Jewish Catalog Turns 50: Revolutionary Manifesto of DIY Judaism

A panel with Prof. Beth Wenger and Josh Teplitsky of the U. of Penn., and Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, co-editor of the Jewish Catalog

at the The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History, Philadelphia, PA

A wonderful evening—Recording of event available here.

May 1, 2024

Central Synagogue, NYC

a conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl

Judaism Disrupted, Again:

Fifty years ago, the landmark publication of The Jewish Catalog, a Jewish "do-it-yourself" guide, had a significant cultural impact on the liberal Jewish world. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld, one of the Catalog editors, recently published a new challenging book: Judaism Disrupted: A Spiritual Manifesto for the 21st Century. Join Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in conversation with Rabbi Michael Strassfeld as they examine the state of liberal Judaism over the last fifty years and today.

For a recording of the program go to:

You tube Strassfeld Buchdahl

May 10, 2024

Jewish Federation of the Berkshires

Hevrah Great Barrington MA

10:45 am in person

May 17-18, 2024

Temple Adath Yeshurun
Syracuse, NY

Shabbaton in person

May 31, 2024

Temple Bnai Jeshurun Short Hills NJ

Friday night in person

June 9, 2024

Temple Sinai Pittsburgh, PA

7 pm virtual

June 11, 2024

Shavuot Tikkun

JCC in Manhattan

From "How To" to "Why Bother": 

Reflections on the 50th anniversary of the Jewish Catalog

The Jewish Catalog inspired a generation of Jews to bring Judaism into their homes and hearts. 

Fifty years later what is needed now?

A conversation between Rabbis Elliot Cosgrove and Michael Strassfeld moderated by Abby Pogrebin.