Perhaps you want to write just to preserve memories, or for your family to read. Maybe you want to begin a memoir. This class provides the proper tools to get started. Enjoy a wide variety of writing exercises, music and prompts to get the words flowing from your pen.

Join Janet R. Kirchheimer, a prize-winning poet and author of How to Spot One of Us for this creative writing memoir workshop. Janet is a recipient of a Drisha Institute for Jewish Education Arts Fellowship and a nominee for a Pushcart Prize. She teaches American Jewish History classes and conducts workshops in which adults and teens explore their Jewishness through creative writing, as well as teaching memoir writing for seniors at the Marlene Meyerson JCC on the Upper West Side.  Janet’s book was recommended by Nobel Laureate Elie Wiesel.

Janet is a teaching fellow at Clal –The National Jewish Center for Learning and Leadership, and also a licensed gold-star New York City guide specializing in the origins of Jewish settlement during colonial times.

There will be four classes of 90 minutes each, limited to 12 attendees to allow every person to get the personal attention they need.

Dates are Monday Dec 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th and the class will be held from 10:30AM -12:00PM on Zoom.

$99 per person.