Books and Bagels

Sunday, 22 April, 2018 • 7 Iyyar 5778

10:00 AM - 12:00 PMBEBY

A series of 3 in-depth book reviews for the serious reader

Sunday November 5th , 2017
With Ellin Bessner
Professor of Journalism at Centennial College in Toronto and taught at Seneca College and Ryerson University.

She graduated with a degree in journalism and political science from Carleton University. Her career as a journalist took her from Canada and around the world, working for CTV News and CBC News, and also for the Globe and Mail, The Canadian Press and other organizations. She was a business anchor and reporter, and a voice and performance coach.

Reviewing Double Threat: Canadian Jews, the Military and World War II.

Sunday February 11, 2018
With Leonard Wise

He is a lawyer with a parallel career as a television performer, food critic, and screenwriter. He is the author of seven books, including the bestselling Toronto Street Names. He will be discussing Charles Pachter, Canada's Artist.

He lives in Toronto.

Sunday April 22, 2018
With Dr. Sylvia Solomon

For many of us, Dreyfus is a familiar name that echoes down through time. We will explore how the law can be bent and twisted by the very society it exists to protect. How and why this happens is the story of humanity’s desire for justice and truth.

Dr. Solomon is a retired educator. Her focus has always been social justice in education. She has presented a series of lectures “Great Trials That Changed The Course of History” at the University of Toronto, Ryerson University

Tickets available at the door $5pp