The History of Bagels
Congregation Beth El Waterford,, CT, United StatesJoin us as we learn the story behind the iconic "roll with a hole."
Reading at the Museum of the Moon!
Berkshire Museum 39 South Street, Pittsfield, MAJoin 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 […]
So You Want to Tell a Story?
Worcester Public Library 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesJoin 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!
Pirate Ships and Shooting Stars Reading and Imagination Experience!
West Stockbridge library 21 State Line Road, West Stockbridge, MABring 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.
Storytelling in the Sky!
Lee Library 100 Main Street, Lee, MA, United StatesPlease bring your little ones to the Lee Library to join me for a fun and interactive reading!
Beyond Bagels: Let’s Make Hungarian Shlishkes
Congregation Beth IsraelJoin 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.
Beyond Bagels, Session 2: Sephardi Marunchinos
Congregation Beth IsraelIn 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 […]
Session III, Beyond Bagels: Jewish Food Around the World
Congregation Beth IsraelThe 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 […]
Book launch!
TidePool Bookshop 372 Chandler Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesPlease 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 […]
Reading from my new book!
Root and Press 156 Shrewsbury Street, Worcester, MA, United StatesI’ll read excerpts from my new novel, The First Murder, then take questions from the audience. I hope you’ll join me!
Reading and signing!
Toadstool Bookshop 12 Depot Square, Peterborough, NH, United StatesI’ll read excerpts from my new novel, The First Murder, then take questions from the audience. I hope you’ll join me!
Reading and Discussion—and a chance to get that last-minute Father’s Day gift!
Tatnuck Bookseller Route 9 at Lyman Street, Westborough, MA, United StatesPlease 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?