Missouri's Own

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #1

Jews of Missouri: An Ornament to Israel – Mara W. Cohen Ioannides

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

“How Jews Helped Create Missouri” Presentation by Dr. Mara W. Cohen Ioannides, Senior Instructor of English at Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Iaonnides is the author of “Creating Community: The Jews of Springfield, Missouri,“ published in 2021 by the Greene County Historical Society and also “Jews of Missouri: an ornament to Israel,” published in 2021 by the Ozarks Studies Institute, an initiative of the Missouri State University Libraries. She is the president of the Midwest Jewish Studies Association and also president of the Ozarks Studies Association. This program took place in the Ozarks Room of the Duane G. Meyer Library at Missouri State University in Springfield on March 8, 2022.

Dr. Iaonnides talks about early American Jewish history; the founding of Missouri; Mississippi River Jewish settlements; Missouri River Jewish settlements; Southwest Missouri Jewish settlements; Jewish family networks; Jewish population statistics for Missouri; the state’s first Jewish congregation in St. Louis; first Rabbi west of the Mississippi River; and congregations in Kansas City, St. Joseph, Springfield, Jefferson City, and Joplin.

 

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #2

Your Essential Guide to Sustainable Investing – Larry Swedroe and Sam Adams

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022

Sustainable investing is booming. The investment industry is fast approaching a point where one-third of global assets under management are invested with a sustainable objective.

But do sustainable investment products do what investors expect them to do?
How can an investor tell if their investments are having the social impact they want?
Does that impact come at a financial cost?

And how can investors weave their way through the web of confusing acronyms, conflicting agency ratings, and the mass of fund offerings, confident that they can recognize and avoid corporate greenwashing?

Larry Swedroe and Sam Adams cut through the fog and bring clarity on all of this and more―providing investors with a firm plan for truly sustainable investing.

 

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #3

Illumination – Richard Lazaroff

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

Richard Lazaroff weaves a compelling multi-generational family saga in which all must seek an answer to the eternal questions of faith and a meaningful life." - Gary Huber - Rabbi Emeritus - Congregation beth tikvah Rachel Walsh is a modern day woman in an interfaith marriage trying to sort through her feelings about her Jewish faith while navigating life as a busy pediatrician, mother, and wife. A chance meeting with the rabbi who co-officiated at her wedding leads to serial meetings where, together, they examine issues holding her back from allowing faith to enrich her life and the lives of the community where she lives. The book will especially appeal to lovers of historical fiction as this four generational novel follows the immigration of Rachel's ancestors from Kiev to South Haven, Michigan all the while examining historical events over the last one hundred years affecting American Jews.

 

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #4

From Changing Diapers to Changing the World – Cynthia Changyit Levin

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

Cynthia Changyit Levin cared deeply about global poverty and hunger even before becoming a parent. But mothering her own children toughened her resolve to stand up for her values and work to become a better world for all kids. In this inspirational book "From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates and How to Get Started," Levin offers step-by-step instructions on how to be an effective advocate, even while juggling diapers and naps. She shows how advocacy can take many forms, from phone calls and letters to fundraising and speaking in the halls of Congress. With warmth and humor, she demystifies the process of connecting with government officials, weaving in uplifting stories of mothers who have taken successful action on causes important to them. Besides improving the lives of others, mom-advocates also serve as great role models for their children, setting an example of grit and good character.

 

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #5

The Second Chance – Diane J. Bleyer

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

The year is 2035. Climate change has wreaked havoc worldwide, and the human race is taking desperate measures to survive. The Statue of Liberty has been dismantled and moved to higher ground, the first EF6 tornado decimates middle America, and people are forced to live in subways.

Lucinda Monticello, a celebrity reporter, is in a picture-perfect relationship with Alex Bennett, a renowned geneticist. When Congress enacts controversial legislation to save a declining population, Lucinda realizes she and Alex do not share fundamental values. Life as she knows it is about to change in more ways than she can imagine.

Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #6

The Art Of Old Time Black and White Photography – David Henschel

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

This 8 1/2 inch by 11 inch "Coffee Table" bound book uses the finest grade printer's paper to illustrate and illuminate its two hundred black and white images presented from the art catalog of David Henschel. The artist's photographs, produced by the "old-time" darkroom techniques, were in use before the advent of digital photography. All images are in the original negative format, uncropped, or otherwise enhanced. Within its introduction, artist Henschel gives credit for the methods and results he has achieved to such photography greats as Alfred Stieglitz and Berenice Abbott.

 

 

 Bookend Event - Missouri’s Own #7

The Big Bang Theory: The Definitive Inside Story of the Epic Hit Series – Jessica Radloff

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 7pm

The definitive, behind-the-scenes look at the most popular sitcom of the last decade, The Big Bang Theory, packed with all-new, exclusive interviews with the producers and entire cast.

The Big Bang Theory is a television phenomenon. To the casual viewer, it’s a seemingly effortless comedy, with relatable characters tackling real-life issues, offering a kind of visual comfort food to its millions of dedicated fans. But the behind-the-scenes journey of the show from a failed pilot to a global sensation is a fascinating story that even the most die-hard fans don’t know in its entirety. 

Glamour senior editor Jessica Radloff, who has written over 150 articles on the series (and even had a cameo in the finale!), gives readers an all-access pass to its intrepid producing and writing team and beloved cast. It’s a story of on-and-off screen romance told in hilarious and emotional detail, of casting choices that nearly changed everything (which even some of the actors didn’t know until now), of cast members bravely powering through personal tragedies, and when it came time to announce the 12th season would be its last, the complicated reasons why it was more difficult than anyone ever led on. Through hundreds of hours of interviews with the sitcom’s major players, Radloff dives into all this and much more. The book is the ultimate celebration of this once-in-a-generation show and a must-have for all fans. 

 

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