Scribblers On The Roof

The authors gathered here represent contemporary american jewish fiction at its best.

Scribblers on the roof.

The editors and contributors waived compensation so all proceeds from the book could be donated to ansche chesed where the reading series began at the suggestion of david roskies an author scholar and member of the ansche chesed adult education committee. About us recent blog posts autumn anticipation contagion. Scribbler on the roofblog by niamh wood welcome to scribbler on the roof a blog full of creative writing opinion pieces stream of consciousness writing music reviews and more. We aim to bring together writers of jewish poetry and fiction from around the globe showcase their talents provide resources for their work as well as host competitions and challenge writers to delve into their jewish backgrounds.

The book which will be released by persea books in july 2006 was assembled by melvin bukiet and david roskies. Scribblers on the roof is also dedicated to allowing jewish writers to connect with one another and support and encourage each other in their literary pursuits. Blogs are to be read with maximum enjoyment. If it rains come anyway.

Roskies is an anthology of modern short stories by american jewish writers all drawn from the successful rooftop reading series of new york city s congregation ansche chesed. Beverages and books are available for purchase. Scribblers on the roof. Whether set in new york jerusalem moscow or in paradise their storiesfunny tragic sensuous surprisingsparkle with originality vitality and chutzpah.

Join us on the ansche chesed roof to hear emerging and established jewish writers read from their recent work. Dinner goes to the stomach dessert goes to the heart right. We have a perfect indoor space. Hello welcome make a cup of tea get comfortable.

If you need an excuse for a treat this is it. The first american jewish anthology in a decade to include both established masters and the newest generation of gifted storytellers. 251 west 100th new york ny 10025 an sche chesed. Scribblers on the roof.

Scribblers on the roof the anthology was inspired by the success of scribblers on the roof the reading series. Mass hysteria and misinformation i was pondering writing about mass hysteria before the great toilet paper panic. Drawn from the renowned rooftop reading series at ansche chesed a synagogue on the upper west side in new york city scribblers on the roof brings together revered masters such as cynthia ozick lore segal and max apple with gifted newcomers including pearl abraham jon papernick and dara horn. Monday evenings from 8 to 10pm.

Drawn from the renowned rooftop reading series at ansche chesed a synagogue on the upper west side in new york city scribblers on the roof brings together. Join us on the ansche chesed roof to hear emerging and established jewish writers read from their recent work. Contemporary american jewish fiction by co authors melvin jules bukiet david g.