Inspired by historical events, Lauren Belfer’s, AND AFTER THE FIRE is “a powerful and passionate novel” about two women - one European and one American - and the mysterious choral masterpiece by Johann Sebastian Bach that changes both their lives.

Copies of And After the Fire are available at the Levine-Sklut and Public Libraries and may be ordered on-line for under $15. Everyone is welcome to attend Temple Israel Book Club meetings even if you haven’t read the book. For additional information, contact Linda Levy (704-366-6362, levyollie@aol.com.)