Carol Goodman Kaufman

Reading and Signing
2024-10-21 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Halifax) | JCC Worcester, 633 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA, 01609, United States
Please join me at the JCC when I will be read from my book and talk about writing with the audience.

Making Mystery: A Really Fun Improv Game
2024-10-10 18:30 - 19:30 | Beaman Memorial Library, 8 Newton Street, West Boylston, MA, United States

Hancock Shaker Village Country Fair
2024-09-28 - 2024-09-29 | Hancock Shaker Village, 1843 West Housatonic Street, Pittsfield, MA, United States
I’ll be at Booth #35 in the tent, so please come by!

Something New for the New Year: Jewish Food Series
2024-09-19 11:00 - 12:30 | Congregation Knesset Israel, 16 Colt Road, Pittsfield, MA, 01201, United States
Join me for lunch and a presentation about special food traditions that aren’t the typical apples and honey!
Persian Jeweled Rice

Reading and Discussion—and a chance to get that last-minute Father’s Day gift!
2024-06-16 12:00 - 13:00 | Tatnuck Bookseller, Route 9 at Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, United States
Please join me on June 16th for a reading from my new novel—and an interactive session about writing. Do you have a book in you? How do you go about writing one?

Reading and signing!
2024-05-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Toadstool Bookshop, 12 Depot Square, Peterborough, NH, United States
I’ll read excerpts from my new novel, The First Murder, then take questions from the audience. I hope you’ll join me!

Reading from my new book!
2024-05-02 17:00 - 18:00 | Root and Press, 156 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, 01604, United States

Book launch!
2024-04-10 17:30 - 18:30 | TidePool Bookshop, 372 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
Please join me as I launch my brand new novel. We’ll read a little, then schmooze and snack!

“An engrossing, thorny whodunit set in a small town with big secrets.” — Kirkus Reviews
“Carol Goodman Kaufman brings us a brilliantly crafted murder mystery in The First Murder…has you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Intrigue and suspicion set the stage from the start, making everyone a suspect before the body is even discovered.”— from Readers’ Favorite® 5-stars

Session III, Beyond Bagels: Jewish Food Around the World
2024-03-17 13:30 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel
The third session of the series ”Beyond Bagels: Jewish Food Around the World” will celebrate Mizrahi food and culture. On Sunday, March 17th, I will discuss the history of the Jews in the Maghreb and lead participants in the preparation of stuffed grape leaves.
This event is open and free to the community, but registration is required by calling the office at (508) 756-6204 or emailing office@bethisrael.org. Space is limited, so early sign-up is encouraged. Deadline is March 11th.

This series is sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Central Mass.

Beyond Bagels, Session 2: Sephardi Marunchinos
2024-02-04 13:30 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel
In the second session of the series we will celebrate Sephardi food and Sephardi culture. I will discuss the paths that Sephardim took as they fled the Iberian Peninsula, and the dishes that they brought with them. In addition, I will lead the preparation of marunchinos, what many culinary historians consider the original macaroon, with roots in the Jews of the Golden Age of Spain. No coconut in these beauties, but absolutely delicious!

Beyond Bagels: Let's Make Hungarian Shlishkes
2023-10-22 13:00 - 15:00 | Congregation Beth Israel
Join me in the first of three cooking workshops to be held in celebration of Congregation Beth Israel’s 100th anniversary. Each one will honor one branch of the Diaspora experience.
First up: We will prepare a not-so-well known Ashkenazi dish: Hungarian shlishkes.

Storytelling in the Sky!
2023-09-09 11:00 - 12:00 | Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA, United States
Please bring your little ones to the Lee Library to join me for a fun and interactive reading!

Pirate Ships and Shooting Stars Reading and Imagination Experience!
2023-02-04 11:00 - 12:00 | West Stockbridge library, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA, 01266
Bring your little ones to the West Stockbridge (MA) Public Library on me on Saturday morning, February 4th! We’ll have an interactive reading and then use our imaginations in an outdoor sky gazing experience.

So You Want to Tell a Story?
2023-01-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Join me at the Worcester Public Library on Salem Square as we talk about getting your story onto the page. Whether for fiction or nonfiction, we’ll discuss a range of topics, includinggenerating ideas, story structure, character, setting, and plot.

Bring your creative self!

Reading at the Museum of the Moon!
2023-01-07 11:30 - 12:30 | Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA
Join me as I read from Once in a Full Moon at the Berkshire Museum! We’ll sit in the Museum of the Moon, an exact replica of Earth’s moon, a gently glowing orb suspended in midair. This radiant installation was created using NASA imagery of the lunar surface, inspiring those who experience it to contemplate the many ways the Moon connects humankind across time and culture.

The History of Bagels
2023-01-03 19:30 - 20:30 | Congregation Beth El, Waterford,, CT, United States
Join us as we learn the story behind the iconic “roll with a hole.”

Hunters Moonlit Market
2022-10-08 16:00 - 20:00 | TurnPark Art Space, 2 Moscow Road, West Stockbridge, MA, 01266, United States
Come on down to the TurnPark Art Space in West Stockbridge, MA for a truly bizarre bazaar celebrating the full Hunter’s moon! Among the many activities on Saturday, I’ll be doing several readings of my book, Once in a Full Moon, starting at 4:30. Hope to see you there!

Reading and Craft, Just in Time for the Sturgeon Moon!
2022-08-10 10:30 - 12:00 | Lenox Library, 18 Main Street, Lenox

Reading and Craft!
2022-07-19 10:30 - 12:00 | Stockbridge library, 46 Main Street, Stockbridge, MA
Please join me at the Stockbridge Library on July 19th for a lively interactive reading of my book, Once in a Full Moon. And after the reading, we’ll do a fun craft!

Reading and Craft, just in time for the Strawberry Moon!
2022-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | West Stockbridge library, 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MA, 01266

Reading and Getting Ready to See the Pink Moon!
2022-04-11 12:30 - 13:30 | McGrath School

Museum of the Moon!
2022-01-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Berkshire Museum, 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MA
I‘ll be reading from Once in a Full Moon and signing books as part of the festivities surrounding the Berkshire Museum’s “Museum of the Moon” special exhibit. Come on down to see this fabulous show with its 10-foot wide 3D model of the moon!
See you on Saturday January 8, 2022 at 11 a.m.!

Meet, Greet, Read — and a Little Craft
2021-11-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Tatnuck Bookseller, Route 9 at Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, United States
Please join me for a Meet & Greet at Tatnuck Bookseller in Westborough on Saturday afternoon, November 6 at 1 pm. I’ll read Once in a Full Moon and we’ll do a moon-related craft!

Meet, Greet, Read — and a Little Craft!
2021-10-17 14:00 - 16:00 | MA
Please join me for a Meet & Greet at Worcester’s Tidepool Bookshop on Sunday afternoon, October 17 at 2 pm. I’ll read Once in a Full Moon and we’ll do a moon-related craft!

Meet, Greet, Read — and a Little Craft!
2021-07-31 14:00 - 16:00 | The Bookloft, 63 State Road, Great Barrington, MA, United States
Please join me for a Meet & Greet at The Bookloft the afternoon of Sunday, July 31st. I’ll read Once in a Full Moon and we’ll do a moon-related craft!

Around the World in 80 Bites: Hanukkah Foods You've Never Heard Of
2020-12-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Temple Beth Shalom, Needham MA, 670 Highland Avenue, Needham, 02494, United States
Put on your elastic-waist pants and fasten your seatbelts! We’re about to take a culinary journey, learning about and sampling delicious Hanukkah foods enjoyed by our extended family around the world.

Passport to Jewish Cooking
2020-05-31 18:30 - 20:30 | Percy’s, 19 Glennie Street, Worcester, MA, 01605, United States
Demonstration and tasting of dishes from around the Diaspora.

Got Milk? Why We Eat Dairy Foods at Shavuot
2020-05-30 21:00 | Congregation Beth Israel
Join us to learn about the biblical and rabbinic sources for the custom of eating dairy foods at Shavuot. We’ll also present foods prepared by Tribe members from around the world.

The Bagel: The Hole History
2020-05-24 09:30 - 10:30 | Congregation Beth Israel
BYOB! Bring your own bagel sandwich creation and join us for brunch, when we will learn all about the history of one of the Tribe’s iconic foods. Hint: It’s not from New York!

How to Get Published
2020-04-18 13:00 - 17:00 | Worcester Public Library, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA, 01608, United States
Have you written something, but aren’t sure what steps to take to get it published? Or maybe you’ve tried finding a publisher but aren’t having any success? During this workshop, several authors will discuss their journey to getting published, and answer your questions about traditional publishing, self-publishing, and hybrid routes.
