Both Sides Now – Mark + Judith

Mark + Judith Australians talk about love, life and Judaism: MIRIAM HECHTMAN asks Mark Morris and Judith Belnick about their journey through life Mark Judaism didn’t play a prominent role in my childhood in London. My mum and dad separated when I was five. Mum had converted to Judaism but Dad was never very interested… Continue reading Both Sides Now – Mark + Judith

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Poetica – feat. Jessica Chapnik Kahn + E for Echo

POETICA

Just in time for Mother’s Day – join us. Tickets here.

Theme for the open mic is M O T H E R – how ever you would like to interpret this. Bring your words, your thoughts, your voices, your joy and your heart ache. All is welcome.Jessica’s book MADRE will be available for purchase on the night. You can pre-book a copy via DM.

Featuring:

Poetry: Jessica Chapnik Kahn

Jessica Chapnik Kahn is an Argentinian-Australian singer-songwriter, actor and writer. She has worked in theatre and TV, played in the bands of some of Australia’s finest artists, and released two solo albums under the moniker Appleonia. She is the author of children’s book Lenny and the Ants and poetry collection MADRE, and co-author of the biography A Repurposed Life.

Music and words: E for Echo

E for Echo formed in 2016 in the inner-city cultural hub of Redfern, Sydney…

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JOANNE FEDLER – UNBECOMING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUX1GGPeSdU&t=2386s A recording from Gertrude and Alice Bookstore author event, an evening with Joanne Fedler, hosted by Miriam Hechtman, founder of Poetica, at our cosy little bookstore in Bondi Beach. The night was all about celebrating the release of Joanne's latest novel Unbecoming, and this was the first of two sold out events with the… Continue reading JOANNE FEDLER – UNBECOMING

RONNI KAHN + JESSICA CHAPNIK KAHN – A REPURPOSED LIFE

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MBX0vwTJ2Ho A recording from Gertrude and Alice Bookstore author event, an evening with Ronni Kahn and Jessica Chapnik-Kahn, in conversation with, founder of Poetica, Miriam Hechtman, at our cosy little bookstore in Bondi Beach. The event one of two sold out events organised in celebration of the release of Ronni's biography, A Repurposed Life. Watch… Continue reading RONNI KAHN + JESSICA CHAPNIK KAHN – A REPURPOSED LIFE

THE ICE BLOCK CHALLENGE

https://plus61j.net.au/panel4/ice-block-challenge-new-question-pesach/ MIRIAM HECHTMAN: The Jewish Climate Network is asking Australian families to put an ice block next to the Seder plate to remind us of the melting ice caps caused by human activity THERE’S NOTHING LIKE performance art to tell a story, especially a story that might instil fear but also motivate and inspire. And there’s… Continue reading THE ICE BLOCK CHALLENGE

BOTH SIDES NOW – ANDI + SARA

https://plus61j.net.au/panel4/never-hid-fact-daughter-whose-partner-female/ Australians talk about love, life and Judaism: MIRIAM HECHTMAN asks Andi and her mother Sara about their journey through life. (PLUS61J MEDIA)Dr Andi (Chani) Salamon, 45, is a teacher and researcher at Charles Sturt University, and has an 11-year-old son. Andi’s mother Sara Salamon, 69, is a customer service guru for Westfield in Chatswood.… Continue reading BOTH SIDES NOW – ANDI + SARA

Both Sides Now – Dulce + Gerry

Dulce Carolina Muñoz Garcia, 39, is a feminist and National Convener of Mums4refugees. Gerardo Navarrete Avalos, 40, is a 4WD buff and marketing executive for an insurance company. Dulce and Gerry both grew up in Mexico and came together to Australia in 2008. https://plus61j.net.au/panel6/dulce-far-fearless-person-know/ DULCE Gerry and I have been together for 20 years, married for 13.… Continue reading Both Sides Now – Dulce + Gerry