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Upcoming Author Luncheons
2026 - 2027
Be Part of Miami’s Most Engaging Literary Experiences
Join us for intimate gatherings that bring history, biography, politics, and memoir to life. Members and guests engage directly with today’s most compelling nonfiction authors over delicious catered lunches. Please note that luncheon venues will rotate between Temple Israel and Temple Judea throughout the season, depending on author schedules and venue availability. Each event invites members to exchange ideas, ask questions, and share in lively discussion. RSVP now for the upcoming luncheons you won’t want to miss.
Upcoming Events
Our 2026–2027 season is currently in development. Please check back soon for event announcements.
Oct 01, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USARobert Kolker is the author of Hidden Valley Road, an instant #1 New York Times best-seller and selection of Oprah's Book Club that was named a Top Ten Book of the Year by the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal, and Slate; one of the year’s best by NPR.
Nov 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USALiaquat Ahamed graduated with degrees in economics from Cambridge and Harvard, worked at the World Bank in Washington, D.C., and had a twenty-five career as a professional investment manager based in London and New York before turning to writing.
Dec 03, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USARobert D. Kaplan is the bestselling author of twenty-four books on foreign affairs and travel translated into many languages, including China Whisperers, Waste Land, The Loom of Time, The Tragic Mind, The Revenge of Geography, Asia’s Cauldron, The Coming Anarchy, and Balkan Ghosts.
Jan 15, 2027, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146Before the Revolution: The Untold Story of 100 Years of Friendship Between the United States and Cuba. Award-winning architect and author of Before the Revolution, Journey Back Into the Vault, and La Bóveda.
Mar 08, 2027, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146Neal Bascomb is the national award–winning and New York Times bestselling author of Faster, The Winter Fortress, Red Mutiny, The Perfect Mile, and The Nazi Hunters, among others. A former international journalist, he has appeared in numerous documentaries and is a sought-after speaker.
Apr 02, 2027, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PMTemple Judea, 5500 Granada Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146Lesley M. M. Blume is an award-winning journalist, historian, and New York Times bestselling author. She has reported for the New York Times, the Washington Post, the Wall Street Journal and WSJ Magazine, Vanity Fair, National Geographic, Columbia Journalism Review.
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