Jewish Book Month celebration at Temple

Temple Emanu-El of Edison will have a family celebration of Jewish Book Month from 10:30 a.m. to noon Nov. 23 with a visit from children's book author/ illustrator Neil Waldman. Waldman's books include "Out of the Shadows," "The Promised Land," and "By the Hanukkah Light." His presentation is geared to ages 9 to 99. Younger children will have one of the author's picture books read to them and work on a related art project. His books will be available for sale and signed for each customer.

The event is free and open to the public. Contact the temple office at 732-549- 4442 for more information and to preorder books.