On the evening of February 27, our Dialogue Book Club came together for a warm and meaningful iftar. It was a beautiful night of thoughtful conversation, shared reflections, and community connection. Around the table, we exchanged ideas, listened deeply, and strengthened our bonds through dialogue and friendship. Evenings like this remind us that learning and...
Our February program is ready! This month’s theme is Women, Aging, and Wisdom. Around a warm iftar table, we will reflect on the meaningful comedy film Nonnas, exploring what aging, growth, and wisdom represent in the inner journeys of women. It will be an evening of thoughtful conversation, shared insights, and community connection. And yes…...
WOMEN, GRIEF & COMPASSION In our January Dialogue Book Club, we explored grief, compassion, and inner healing through the true story of Penguin Bloom. Through Sam’s journey after a life-altering accident, we reflected on the stages of grief – denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance- and how healing begins when we allow ourselves to sit...
Women, Grief & Self-Compassion As the Dialogue Book Club’s January gathering, we invite you to a meaningful discussion focused on grief, compassion, and inner transformation. During this session, we will explore Penguin Bloom through the lens of Women and the Wounded Healer Archetype. Our discussion will include reflections on the Five Stages of Grief, selected...
This month’s book club gathering felt deeply layered and quietly powerful. We didn’t just watch the movie Tully, we used it as a mirror. Through Marlo’s story, we explored experiences many of us recognize in our own lives: constant exhaustion, carrying invisible loads, and slowly losing touch with parts of ourselves while trying to keep...
On Thursday, November 21, we closed our Women & Relationships theme with Marriage Story, guided by insights from Brené Brown’s The Power of Vulnerability podcast. We talked about the defense mechanisms we carry into our relationships, emotional numbness as a form of self-protection, the courage to speak about hard things, and what it truly means...
We continue our Dialogue Book Club with a brave dive into Women, Love & Relationships—how courage, boundaries, apology, and repair shape the way we love in real life. Vulnerability isn’t weakness—it’s the doorway to connection. When we show up with honesty and care, we build relationships that can heal and grow.
Our new season has begun! Each month, we explore womanhood through one film, podcast, and article — diving deep into themes of identity, creativity, and transformation. For our October gathering, we discussed Women, Identity & Dreams through the film Julie & Julia. Inspired by Elizabeth Gilbert’s The Curiosity-Driven Life podcast, we explored the difference between...
We open our 2025–26 Read & Watch Series with a warm, welcoming circle on women, identity, and becoming—why who we are (and who we’re becoming) matters for our dreams, dignity, and daily life. Fridays, 6–8 PM • Conrad Grebel College
