Upcoming Author Luncheons
2025 - 2026

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 at Temple Israel, with complimentary onsite parking. 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

January 15th Luncheon: Firestorm by Jacob Soboroff
Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Jacob Soboroff, MS NOW national correspondent and bestselling author, presents Firestorm, a gripping account of the devastating 2025 Los Angeles wildfires and what they reveal about America’s escalating era of climate-driven disaster.
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February 21st Luncheon @ Temple Beth Am: American Struggle by Jon Meacham
Feb 21, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Temple Beth Am, 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156
Jon Meacham, Pulitzer Prize–winning historian and #1 New York Times bestselling author, presents American Struggle, a sweeping anthology of voices tracing the nation’s ongoing quest to realize a more perfect union.
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March 11th Luncheon: Biography of a Dangerous Idea by Andrew S. Curran
Mar 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Andrew S. Curran, acclaimed historian and biographer, presents Biography of a Dangerous Idea, a bold examination of how Enlightenment thinkers reshaped the concept of race from Louis XIV to Jefferson.
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April 10th Luncheon: London Falling by Patrick Radden Keefe
Apr 10, 2026, 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Temple Israel of Greater Miami - Wolfson, 137 NE 19th St, Miami, FL 33132, USA
Patrick Radden Keefe, bestselling and award-winning author, presents London Falling, a gripping investigation into a young man’s mysterious death and the hidden criminal world beneath the polished surface of modern London.
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