Temple HBT is thrilled to be hosting award-winning author, Joan Leegant, whose stunningly timely story collection, DISPLACED PERSONS, shines a light on American Jewish life and Israel, especially relevant in these times.

Praisefor DISPLACED PERSONS:

“Deeply affecting collection of stories…Leegant has written gorgeous tales of wandering Jews.” — Hadassah Magazine

"Prophetic… Leegant ponders both the Jewish and Israeli experiences in contemporary life.” — TheTimes of israel

"Breathtaking…. Displaced Persons’ characters are all so fully and compassionately drawn it’s hard to remember they exist only in a story.” — New York Journal of Books

"A treasure of expertly crafted dramas that probe the eternal themes of belonging and the quest for meaningful relationships." — Jewish Journal

“Deliciously complex character-driven stories that explore exile, diaspora, parenthood, and marriage, often with a sharp sense of humor and an emotional wallop.” — Chicago Review of Books

See this two-minute video Joan made in Tel Aviv talking about her experience there this past winter leading workshops sponsored by the American Embassy to help Israelis cope with the trauma of the war through expressive writing: https://vimeo.com/915677807?share=copy