Heart of a Stranger: An Evening in Conversation
Sunday, December 7, 2025 • 17 Kislev 5786
5:00 PM - 8:30 PMTemple Beth ElREGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PARTS OF THIS EVENT
Join Temple Beth El for an evening in conversation with Rabbi Angela Buchdahl as she and Rabbi Gorban discuss her new book, Heart of a Stranger: An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world. Her book is both a memoir and a spiritual guide for everyday living.
We will begin the evening with a paid dinner at 5:00 p.m. The main program, "An Evening in Conversation", will begin at 7:00 p.m. and is free to attend. Following the program, Lamed Vav will be hosting a dessert reception open to all.
- Dinner—Spaces are running out! Unless spaces sell out sooner, the registration deadline is Sunday, November 30. The dinner will begin with a salad of Winter Greens with Shaved Fennel, Citrus, Pickled Red Onion and Shallot Vinaigrette. There are two entree options for the evening:
Chicken Marbella Glazed with White Wine, Garnished with Prunes, Capers and Olives, served over Garlic Mashed Potatoes and Parsnip Puree
Stuffed Delicata Squash (Vegan) with Wild Rice, Cranberries & Pistachios
Members: $90 per person • Non-Members: $118 per person - Evening in Conversation—The program will be followed by a dessert buffet sponsored by Lamed Vav. Free (registration still required).
- Childcare Option—Childcare is available for children aged 0–5 and will cover both the dinner and evening program. Thanks to a generous sponsor, we are able to offer childcare free of charge to members and at a deeply discounted price for non-members. Registration deadline: Sunday, November 30.
Members: FREE • Non-Members: $5 per child - For the Kids—We are also having "Pizza Party and a Movie" for children ages 6–12 who might not want to sit through a formal dinner and program. Thanks to a generous sponsor, we are able to offer this program free of charge to members and at a deeply discounted price for non-members. Registration deadline: Sunday, November 30.
Members: FREE • Non-Members: $5 per child
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About Rabbi Buchdahl
Angela Buchdahl was born in Korea and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. Despite the naysayers and periods of self-doubt—would a mixed-race woman ever be seen as authentically Jewish and entitled to lead a congregation—she stayed the course, which took her first to Yale, then to rabbinical school, cantorial school, and finally to the pulpit of Central Synagogue in New York – one of the largest, most influential congregations in the world.
Update on Book Purchasing!
We are sold out of signed books for pre-order. Anyone who ordered these can pick them up at the event. Additional (unsigned) copies will be available for purchase during the event.
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