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Author Talk: What Jewish Looks Like

Saturday, September 28, 2024 | 12–12:30pm

ADMISSION: Free with Museum admission

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2024-09-28 12:00:00 UTC2024-09-28 23:00:00 UTC America/Los_AngelesThe CJM - 736 Mission St, San Francisco, CAAuthor Talk: What Jewish Looks LikeJoin co-authors Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard in conversation about their new book What Jewish Looks Like—a children’s book that explores the unlimited and diverse ways to look and be Jewish. Learn about the authors’ inspiration to write this book together, some of their favorite moments in their writing journey, and gain insight into how they gathered the stories of some of the people in the book!

Join co-authors Liz Kleinrock and Caroline Kusin Pritchard in conversation about their new book What Jewish Looks Like—a children’s book that explores the unlimited and diverse ways to look and be Jewish. Learn about the authors’ inspiration to write this book together, some of their favorite moments in their writing journey, and gain insight into how they gathered the stories of some of the people in the book!  

This event is part of a full day of family activities during Shabbat at The CJM: Rosh Hashanah, including a concert, crafts, and apple treats.

Book Tickets

Click below to book tickets for this event, or to reserve an autographed copy of the book. Admission also includes access to other Shabbat at The CJM activities.

About the book
What Jewish Looks Like

Too many Jewish people have been told: "You don't look Jewish!" It begs the question, "What does Jewish look like?" With more than fifteen million Jewish people in the world, there are more than fifteen million ways to look and be Jewish—from setting out menorahs on tribal land to adding kimchi to the Seder plate, organizing for change, living out loud, and so much more. 

Shining a light on Paralympians and chefs, anthropologists and activists, dancers and dreamers, What Jewish Looks Like highlights a wide range of identities, all threaded together by one unmistakable truth: their lives, work, and commitment to Jewish values have changed our world for the better. The bold profiles and inspiring everyday stories the authors share come together to create a tapestry that beautifully reflects the multifaceted essence of the Jewish people. 

About the Authors
Liz Kleinrock
Liz Kleinrock

Liz Kleinrock is an author, anti-bias anti-racist educator, consultant, and facilitator for schools, organizations, and companies across the country. A transracial adoptee, Liz was born in South Korea and grew up in Washington, D.C. She is the author of Start Here, Start Now: A Guide to Antibias and Antiracist Work in Your School Community and Come and Join Us! 18 Holidays Celebrated All Year Long, illustrated by Chaaya Prabhat. Liz’s Ted talk “Education Everywhere” has over 2 million views and she has been named one of Top 100 Influential Jews 2022 and 2023 by The Tel Aviv Institute. She resides in Washington, D.C. and advocates for a more equitable world through her work with Teach and Transform. You can learn more about her work at lizkleinrock.com. 

Caroline Kusin Pritchard
Caroline Kusin Pritchard

Caroline Kusin Pritchard grew up as the youngest of four children in Dallas, Texas, and spent her childhood sneaking extra helpings of noodle kugel from her bubbe’s kitchen. She moved to California for college and has spent her career working across education, everything from teaching brilliant third graders to helping develop federal policy. Pritchard has her MFA in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts. She is the author of Gitty and Kvetch, a Tablet Magazine Best Jewish Picture Book of 2021, and Where Is Poppy? Caroline lives in Oakton, Virginia, with her husband (Tavita), four kiddos (Afi, Manu, Leone, and Tala) and their 120-pound dog (Misha).  

Community Partner

This program is presented in partnership with the Jewish Community Center of San Francisco (JCCSF).

supporters

Major support for Public Programs is generously provided by Grants for the Arts and Taube Philanthropies