LECTURES

Meet author Alice Hoffman as she discusses her latest novel, The Dovekeepers, at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community Center (333 Nahanton Street) in Newton on Tuesday, March 12 at 7:30pm. Author/essayist Tova Mirvis will lead the conversation. Set in ancient Israel, The Dovekeepers, is the story of four women who have come to Masada by different paths and how their lives intersect. Her characters are brought to life in this historical tale chosen as an Amazon Best Book of the Month. Open to the entire community. Cost $8. Register at www.bostonjcc.org/artsevents or contact boxoffice@jccgb.org or 617-965-5226. A Ryna Greenbaum JCC Boston Jewish Book Fair event. Co-sponsored by Hadassah. Join in a free facilitated discussion about the book prior to the author’s visit on March 5 at 7:30pm at the same location.