The Book of Izzy is a story about a man trying to find his own place between two worlds as he reckons with letting go of his painful past to focus on creating a fulfilling present. In the process, Izzy embarks on a fanciful, romantic voyage that forces him to come to terms with his Jewish identity and a mysterious bird. Join us!

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Join us for a lively and moving poetic journey with Anna Goodman Herrick as she weaves Jewish sacred texts, mysticism, human rights, and a modern voice of radical love, taking us on a path of healing from brokenness to wholeness.

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Join us for a warm and lively journey through some of the most engaging Psalms, highlighting language and poetry, and the Psalms' ability to infuse our lives with wisdom and holiness.

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Join Michael J. Cooper and friends for a book talk and release party for his new book Wages of Empire.

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Let your light shine bright! Celebrate Hanukkah at Afikomen with music, nosh, prizes and public community menorah lighting with Rabbi Chaim

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Join Rabbi Chaim's two part Torah of Gathering series where we will delve into the various rituals, customs & concepts of Shabbat. If you missed part one, join us for part two.

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Boichik Bagels are coming to Afikomen!

Join us for a launch party with free bagel and cream cheese samples, coffee and good times.

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Join us for a lively discussion with Rabbi David Kasher as he teaches from his new book ParshaNut.

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Join us for a special intergenerational conversation and cupcake reception with Nadine Epstein, the editor-in-chief and CEO of Moment Magazine, and the author of RBG’s Brave and Brilliant Women: 33 Jewish Women to Inspire Everyone, to celebrate what would have been Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s 90th birthday.

4:00pm - 5:45pm at Afikomen

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Café-komen Shmooze

Join us for a special shmooze with Natan Margalit the author of The Pearl and the Flame. Enjoy complimentary coffee in our new lounge.

11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen

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The Glassmaker’s Son

Book Release Party and Reading

Join us for a lively event with local author Peter Kupfer

3:00pm - 4:00pm at Afikomen

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Join us for music, giveaway prizes, sufganiyot

& public menorah lighting w/ Rabbi Chaim at 4:30pm

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Join Rachel Biale for the launch of her historical novel, Lost and Found, based on the true story of a Viennese Jewish family on the refugee boat with Rachel’s parents, all fleeing Nazi-occupied Europe.

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Café-komen Shmooze w/ Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Jerry Derblich, Co-Founder of Afikomen

Find out the inside story on how Afikomen came to be, what’s behind the name and anecdotes from behind the counter.

Enjoy Complimentary Coffee

11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen!

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Café-komen Shmooze w/ Rabbi Chaim and Special Guest Rav Aaron Leibowitz

"Independence?" - A 3rd of July discussion about the concept of liberty in Jewish tradition

Enjoy Complimentary Coffee

11:00am - 12:30pm at Afikomen!

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Join us for a lively conversation with local author Faith Kramer, as she explores her new highly acclaimed cookbook 52 Shabbats! Travel through the global kitchen of Shabbat recipes from gefilte fish to challah, berbere lentils to cardamom cheesecakes. These seasonally organized recipes will never fail to inspire your weekly dinner menu. Books available for purchase at Afikomen.

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Celebrate the Fourth Night of Hanukkah at Afikomen!

Music by SingJam! featuring Ben Kramarz

Community Menorah Lighting with Rabbi Chaim @ 4:45pm

FREE Event All Welcome * Prizes * Music * Sufganiyot * Good Friends * Good Times

Enjoy special deals & NEW Afikomen T-shirts * Buy your last minute presents

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"Learn How To Bake like a Master Chef for your Family in less than 10 minutes"

Join us at Afikomen for fresh baked samples and learn more about Renewal Mill upcycled sustainable foods. Be ready for Rosh Hashanah with delicious easy to make treats.

Click HERE to read the J Weekly article Renewal Mill’s kosher vegan treats come to Afikomen Judaica shop.

Products include Chocolate Brownie Mix, Snickerdoodle, Oat Chocolate Chip and Sugar Cookie mixes, plus flours and snack packs. GF and Kosher, they're perfect for Holiday desserts, healthy treats and comfort food you can feel good about eating.

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A Day of Prayer, Learning, Mourning, and Hope

We are so glad to sign up as a co-sponsor of Hadar’s Tisha B’Av programming on July 18. Join us and communities around the country online for a full day of learning sessions with Hadar's faculty, including a reflective writing workshop and a special session for kids ages 6-11, ending with a kumzits and break-fast with Joey Weisenberg.