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FAU Hosts "Celebrating Jewish Book Month" as Part of the 2005-06 KULTUR Series

What: "Celebrating Jewish Book Month" Readings by FAU Authors - Featuring their New and Forthcoming Publications Dr. Andrew Furman, Alligators May be Present Dr. Henry Abramson, Learning to Learn: An Introductory Talmud Textbook

Who: KULTUR - A Celebration of Yiddish at Florida Atlantic University Libraries 'The Friends of Yiddish' at Florida Atlantic University's 2005 - 2006 season of the KULTUR series features a variety of multifaceted programs, planned for the public and FAU students, that explore Yiddish culture and its evolution. The programs include concerts, lectures, readings and a musical presentation with commentary, October 27, 2005 - March 22, 2006.

When: Wednesday November 30, 2005 at 3 p.m.

Where: Florida Atlantic University Performing Arts Auditorium, Live Oak Pavilion, Room D 777 Glades Road Boca Raton, Florida

"Celebrating Jewish Book Month" is a non-ticketed event that is free and open to the public. Limited seating. Free parking passes and directions to the event are provided at the information booth at the main Glades Road entrance. For a map of FAU's Boca Raton campus, visit http://www.fau.edu/map/bocamap1.html.

For additional information, e-mail lysca@fau.edu, call 561-297-2116 or visit www.fau.edu/library .

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