Jerry Witkovsky Speaks at Max and Benny's on June 9th

The next featured author at the Chicago Jewish Authors Series at Max and Benny’s on Monday evening, June 9th, is Jerry Witkovsky, who will discuss his new book, The Grandest Love: Inspiring the Grandparent-Grandchild Connection. Mr. Witkovsky has been a beloved mentor to thousands of Jewish Chicagoans. He was the Director of Camp Chi for many years, and later became the General Director of Chicago’s Jewish Community Centers. His joyful commitment to his own six grandchildren (ages 10-30) and his passionate belief in the transformative power of becoming a “Teaching-and-Learning” family is at the heart of The Grandest Love. This is an event that you will not want to miss! This free presentation begins at 7:00 pm. We encourage you to come early and have dinner at the restaurant. Make your reservations by email to Richard Reeder at richardreeder34@gmail.com.

Roberta Dietzen is Next Featured Author at Max and Benny's on May 5th

Roberta Dietzen, a North Shore author, will be the featured speaker at the next Max and Benny's Chicago Jewish Authors Literary Series on Monday evening, May 5, starting at 7:00 pm. Come early and have dinner before the event. Ms. Dietzen's new book, "Gypsy Music Street," is a memoir; a family history about love, loss and the endless ramifications of the Holocaust through the generations that followed. The story delves into what it means to be a child of immigrants, a caregiver for an aged parent, and the occasionally exasperating mother/daughter relationship that will resonate with many readers. After her mother's death, the author embraced her mother's dream of seeing the town of her birth and youth just one more time. Ms. Dietzen made an extraordinary journey to Hungary and Ukraine to explore her family history. In light of the recent political unrest unfolding in the part of the world, she is very happy she decided to travel to Eastern Europe when she did. "Gypsy Music Street"is available in print or as an ebook on Amazon. If you plan on attending this event, please contact Richard Reeder at richardreeder34@gmail.com.

Debbie Sue Goodman Next Author at Max and Benny's

One of the funniest ladies that we know, author and entertainer, Debbie Sue Goodman, will be the next featured author in the Max and Benny's Chicago Jewish Authors Series on Monday evening, July 29 at 7 pm. Debbie performs a one-woman comedy show based on her two humorous books, "Still Single" and "Still Dating." Both books include entertaining and heartwarming stories about Debbie's life. Her latest novel is entitled "My Husband the Stranger." Debbie, besides being an author, is an accomplished comedian, actress, vocalist, lyricist and impressionist. She has appeared in many comedy clubs, theaters, libraries, bookstores, cable television and radio shows. This event is free, and we always encourage you to come early and dine and reserve your seating before the presentation begins. If you are planning to attend, please contact Richard Reeder at richardreeder34@gmail.com or at 847-542-4624.