The Jews of South with Author David Schmahmann

Sun 11 Mar, 9:30-11 am. 1 South Franklin St., #230-825, Chicago, 60606. Laura Smith, 312-357-4851. Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago - [email][events]

Author David Schmahmann will present on the Jews of South Africa. Breakfast will be served. Copies of his books, Empire Settings and Ivory from Paradise, will be for sale and a book signing will follow. Kindly RSVP to Marcie Eskin at meskin or 847-432-8903 847-432-8903 x234 by March 5. David Schmahmann was born in Durban, South Africa. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Cornell Law School, and has studied in India and Israel and worked in Burma. He is the author of Empire Settings, recipient of the John Gardner Book Award, and the companion novel, Ivory from Paradise. He practices law in Boston, and lives in Weston, Massachusetts. Location: North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 Contact: Rachel Kamin Phone: 847-