Events for April 26, 2020 - March 18, 2020

New York, NY: Hadar — Approaching the Divine: Rabbi Elie Kaunfer and Sarah Hurwitz in Conversation about God, Prayer, and Spirituality

Hadar 190 Amsterdam Ave., New York, NY, United States

Join us on January 13 for an evening of reflection about the Jewish approach to the Divine. This will feature Sarah Hurwitz, former head speechwriter for Michelle Obama and author of Here All Along, in dialogue with R. Elie Kaunfer, asking: What do we mean when we say the word "God"? What does Jewish spirituality look like? How can […]

$10

BALTIMORE, MD: The Soul Center — Women Wine & Wisdom

The Soul Center 8101 Park Heights Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

Join us for the third annual Women, Wine and Wisdom: An Intimate Conversation Around Soulful Living and Spritual Journeys with Rabbi Dana Saroken and Sarah Hurwitz. This event is a community builder, a chance to connect with friends and make new ones. Therefore, this event is open seating. Reserved seating is ONLY available with the […]

$36

WASHINGTON, DC: Women Write Washington — Speechwriting and Spirituality with SARAH HURWITZ

The LINE Hotel 1770 Euclid Street, NW, Washington, DC, United States

Meredith Fineman, Julie Zebrak, Morgan Gerard, Heather Barmore, Shana Glickfield, Dana Marlowe, Amy Nathan, Karen Chong, Barbara Guterman, Grace Toulotte, Michelle Cooper, Jennifer Vinson, Sara Beckstead, Crystal Patterson, and Kendra Rubinfeld invite you to a night of conversation with Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter for First Lady Michelle Obama, and author of the new book Here All […]

WESTPORT, CT: Federation for Jewish Philanthropy

Sarah Hurwitz, former speechwriter to Michelle Obama, discusses her memoir, Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life – in Judaism, the keynote address for our community-wide Taste of Torah evening of adult Jewish learning. Saturday, Feb. 1, 7 PM Location: TBA - Westport Presented by the Federation for Jewish Philanthropy of Upper […]

CLOSTER, NJ: Shabbat Dinner with Sarah Hurwitz

Temple Emanu-El 180 Piermont Road, Closter, NJ, United States

Join us on Friday, February 7th for Shabbat Dinner following services.  Stay after dinner for an intimate interview with Sarah Hurwitz, First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) & Author of Here All Along. RSVP Required. $40 per person. OPEN TO ALL! Register here.

$40

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN: Purdue University — Panel Discussion: Religion, Polarization, and the Public Space

Purdue University -- Loeb Playhouse

Panelists include Arun Gandhi, the grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and president of the Gandhi Worldwide Education Institute; Sarah Hurwitz, who served as a speechwriter to former first lady Michelle Obama and recently wrote “Here All Along: A Reintroduction to Judaism” about her rediscovery of Judaism; Ron Reagan, a former radio host and commentator who identifies […]

New York, NY: The Streicker Center Presents: “The Dilemma Facing American Jews”

The Streicker Center at Temple Emanu-El 10 East 66th St., New York, NY, United States

Create Meaning or Fade Away: The Dilemma Facing American Jews $36 includes 1 book (given at random) $99 includes reserved section seating and all 7 books Click here for tickets In an increasingly secular world of endless choices and fragmented identities, does American Jewry have a future? Or are we destined to become a historical footnote? What, if anything, will sustain […]

$36 – $99

ROCKVILLE, MD: Temple Beth Ami — A Jewish Journey in the White House with author Sarah Hurwitz

Temple Beth Ami 14330 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD, United States

Join us for an insightful evening with Sarah Hurwitz, author of HERE ALL ALONG, and former speechwriter for President and Michelle Obama! Books will be available for purchase and signing. Light refreshments will be served. With appreciation to the Jewish Book Council See here for more information.

LAFAYETTE, CA: Temple Isaiah — A Conversation with Sarah Hurwitz

Temple Isaiah 945 Risa Road, Lafayette, CA, United States

3:30pm Reception in the Foyer. Sponsored by Bill and Susan Epstein. 4pm Program with Sarah Hurwitz with Rabbi Jill Perlman in the Sanctuary followed by Q&A and book signing.Free and open to the public. See here for more information.

GLENCOE, IL: Am Shalom — Annual JUF Reception

Am Shalom 840 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe, IL, United States

AM SHALOM cordially invites you to attend our Annual JUF Reception on behalf of the 2018 Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign TUESDAY, MARCH 3, 2020 7:00 PM Am Shalom 840 Vernon Avenue, Glencoe No Cost to Attend See here for more information.

GLENCOE, IL: Northshore Congregation Israel

North Shore Congregation Israel 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe, IL, United States

NORTHSHORE COLLABORATIVE JUF EVENT cordially invites you to attend our JUF Event on behalf of the 2018 Jewish United Fund Annual Campaign WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4, 2020 7:00 PM North Shore Congregation Israel 1185 Sheridan Road, Glencoe No Cost to Attend See here for more information.

AUSTIN, TX: SXSW Shabbat

Friday, March 13 7:00pm to 10:00pm OneTable is proud to present Shabbat at the Schusterman SXSW ROI House! Come together on Friday, March 13th for an evening of mindful gathering, engaging insights, and connecting with your SXSW Jewish diaspora. Together we’ll learn, unite with old and new friends, all while embracing Shabbat rituals as a […]

LONDON, UK: Conduit Club — From Obama to Judaism – Speechwriter Sarah Hurwitz on Her Spiritual Journey Sarah Hurwitz

Conduit Club 40 Conduit St, London, United Kingdom

8:00-9:15am See here for more information. As a speechwriter for Michelle and Barack Obama, Sarah Hurwitz’s gifts as a communicator have inspired millions. Now she employs those talents to reveal the timeless wisdom and beauty of Judaism. Sarah Hurwitz spent a decade writing widely-acclaimed addresses as one of the most senior speechwriters in American politics. […]

LONDON, UK: JW3 — Global Jewish Conversations

JW3 341-351 Finchley Road, London, United Kingdom

7:30pm at JW3 Cost:  £15 See here for more information. JW3 are delighted to host the third event in our series of Global Jewish Conversations, in partnership with Genesis Philanthropy Group. Sarah Hurwitz was First Lady Michelle Obama’s Chief Speechwriter (2010-2017) and is the author of Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper […]

£15

STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN: Sarah Hurwitz – A Jewish Journey in the White house

Centrala Stockholm, plats meddelas vid anmälan Stockholm, Sweden

6:30pm Centrala Stockholm, plats meddelas vid anmälan The event is organized in cooperation between Paideia and Jewish Community in Stockholm. During the final years of her tenure in the White House as First Lady Michelle Obama’s chief speechwriter, Sarah Hurwitz reconnected with Judaism, exploring the wisdom of Jewish law, the power of Jewish spirituality, and […]

ITHACA, NY: Cornell Hillel

Statler Hall and Auditorium 7 East Ave, Ithaca, NY, United States

5:00-6:00pm Statler Hall and Auditorium, 7 East Ave, Ithaca, NY 14853

SCHENECTADY, NY: Congregation Gates of Heaven

Congregation Gates of Heaven 852 Ashmore Avenue, Schenectady, NY, United States

Meet Sarah Hurwitz Book Discussion on March 24, 2020 at 7pm “Sarah Hurwitz was Michelle Obama’s head speechwriter, and with this book she becomes Judaism’s speechwriter. ”– ADAM GRANT, New York Times bestselling author of Give and Take and Originals “This is a book we have been waiting for, and Hurwitz is an Important new voice on the Jewish scene.”–Rabbi Joseph Telushkin, […]

MONTGOMERY, AL: Jewish Federation of Central Alabama

JFCA Office 3525 Cloverdale Road,, Montgomery, AL, United States

Join us for an insightful evening with Sarah Hurwitz, author of HERE ALL ALONG, and former speechwriter for President and Michelle Obama. Sara will discuss how her Jewish journey and Jewish values shaped her time in the White House and had a profound impact on her political career, as told in her new book, Here […]

$20

SCOTTSDALE, AZ: Congregation Or Tzion

Sunday, April 5, 2020 • 11 Nisan 5780 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM In this wide ranging discussion with Rabbi Micah Caplan and Rabbi Shmuly Yanklowitz, Sarah Hurwitz will discuss her recently published book "Here All Along: Finding Meaning, Spirituality, and a Deeper Connection to Life - in Judaism (After Finally Choosing To Look There)." […]