Wednesday, February 19, 12:30 PM

The Barbara Eisenberg Literary Series:

Rachel Beanland, The House Is on Fire

Best-selling author Rachel Beanland will discuss her latest novel, This House is on Fire, at the JCC’s The Barbara Eisenberg Literary Luncheon.

Set in Richmond, Virginia, 1811, the novel follows four people whose lives become forever intertwined after a devastating theater fire on Christmas night. Their decisions in the heat of the moment will impact countless others.

Rachel Beanland is also the author of Florence Adler Swims Forever and is the 2023-2024 Writer in Residence at the University of Richmond.

Thank you to our Hotel sponsor - The Betsy Writer's Room at The Betsy Hotel

Wednesday, February 19, 9:15 AM

JCC-U Day of Learning: A Day Full of Discovery, Conversation, and Connection

9:15 AM - Coffee, Conversation, and Surprise Topic

Start your JCC-U Day with the perfect blend of coffee, engaging conversation, and a dash of surprise topics. Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff will host this lively discussion.

10:00 AM - Choose One:

• Music History with Dr. Alan Mason

Each week, Alan introduces key moments in music history that shaped the melodies we love.

• Chair Yoga with Marta Molnar

Experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive, seated format, accessible to all, offering balance and mindfulness.

11:15 AM - Choose One:

• Art History with Dr. Batia Cohen

An engaging class exploring the masterpieces that have shaped art history.

• Spiritual Movement & Torah Meditation with Havi Heber Kunis

Deepen your spiritual practice and personal growth through the teachings of the Torah through physical movement and .

12:30 PM - Barbara Eisenberg Literary Luncheon with Rachel Beanland author of This House is on Fire

This House is on Fire tells the tale of four people whose lives are forever intertwined by the Richmond, Virginia, 1811 theater fire and its aftermath.

Rachel Bean­land is the author of the nov­el Flo­rence Adler Swims For­ev­er. She is a grad­u­ate of the Uni­ver­si­ty of South Car­oli­na and earned her MFA in cre­ative writ­ing from Vir­ginia Com­mon­wealth Uni­ver­si­ty. She lives with her hus­band and three chil­dren in Rich­mond, Vir­ginia.

Wednesday, February 26, 9:15 AM

JCC-U Day of Learning: A Day Full of Discovery, Conversation, and Connection

9:15 AM - Coffee, Conversation, and Surprise Topic

Start your JCC-U Day with the perfect blend of coffee, engaging conversation, and a dash of surprise topics. Dr. Miriam Klein Kassenoff will host this lively discussion.

10:00 AM - Choose One:

• Music History with Dr. Alan Mason

Each week, Alan introduces key moments in music history that shaped the melodies we love.

• Chair Yoga with Marta Molnar

Experience the benefits of yoga in a supportive, seated format, accessible to all, offering balance and mindfulness.

11:15 AM - Choose One:

• Art History with Dr. Batia Cohen

An engaging class exploring the masterpieces that have shaped art history.

• Spiritual Movement & Torah Meditation with Havi Heber Kunis

Deepen your spiritual practice and personal growth through the teachings of the Torah through physical movement and .

12:30 PM - Lunch and Learn

Join us for a weekly lunch and learn with a special guest - Rosa Lowinger

Dwell Time: A Memoir by Rosa Lowinger

In Dwell Time, Rosa Lowinger, one of the few prominent Latinas in art and architectural conservation, offers a masterful debut memoir. Praised by Kirkus for its powerful portrayal of life and art imitating each other in repair, this book explores the intergenerational trauma of a Cuban Jewish family. It’s a moving story of healing and repair that will change how you view the objects and places we hold dear, and how we cope with damage and loss.

Rosa Lowinger is a Cuban-born American writer and art conservator.