Between Two Worlds continues with a classic work of Yiddish literature, The Zelmenyaners by Moyshe Kulbak; a saga following four generations of a Jewish family in the formative years of the Soviet Union.

Reading Resources:

Yiddish Book Center (https://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/language-literature-culture/great-jewish-book-club/reading-resources-zelmenyaners)

Reading Guide PDF (https://drive.google.com/file/d/15CSXi_UKCpun-2JeBOF9Aop89uGV9bBD/view)

Participants may attend the book discussion in person or online. Virtual seats are limited; advance registration is required. No registration is required for in-person attendance.

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Registration for Between Two Worlds: The Zelmenyaners Book Discussion

Please note that online participation is capped at 20 people.

Upcoming book discussion for Between Two Worlds:

A Jewish Refugee in New York by Kadya Molodowsky – June 25, 2026 *

Deep North: Stories of Somali Resettlement in Vermont by Shadir Mohamad – July 23, 2026

Babel by RF Kuang – August 27, 2026

Starred items are titles of Yiddish literature in translation.

This event is presented as part of the Yiddish Book Center’s Public Libraries Program, a partnership with the American Library Association. Made possible by the Lilly Endowment, Inc. Funding from this program allows the Manchester Community Library to host reading groups and related programming to explore how Yiddish literature can provide a springboard for powerful conversations about religion, assimilation, identity, and immigration.