Reflections on a Whirlwind Week
And It’s Only Wednesday!
It feels like tomorrow is Friday for me, as I’ll be stepping out of the office for personal family matters. When the time feels right, I’ll be sure to share with you. For now, some things are best kept within my family.
Thus, this week has been a whirlwind, packed with meaningful events, and I want to share some highlights with you before I take a brief 48-hour trip out of NYC.
Exciting News:
I’m thrilled to share that On Being Jewish Now is on the USA Today Best Seller list for the third week in a row! Bravo!!!!!!!
Event Recaps:
11/18 - Women on the Move
, Talia Carner, Nicola Kraus, Lihi Lapid, and Annabelle Gurwitch—These authors participated in a panel discussion about their essays, part of the 75 featured in On Being Jewish Now. Zibby created a wonderful recap below to capture the experience. Twenty of us authors were in attendance, and, in true Zibby fashion, she curated an engaging lunch hour where we mingled with guests and shared the stories behind our essays. Over 200 attendees came out to support the event and purchase books. Thank you for making it such a memorable day!
I had the pleasure of attending the Women on the Move event at the Streicker Center alongside,
11/18 - 92NY Extraordinary Women Awards
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Later that evening, I had the privilege of celebrating someone I now proudly call a dear friend, Zibby Owens, at the Extraordinary Women Awards, where she was honored with the Champions Award. It was a truly special moment to recognize her incredible contributions to our community. Congratulations, Zibby
11/19 - Bedford Playhouse for On Being Jewish Now
, as well as Jane Rosen, Amy Blumenfeld, and . A huge thank you to everyone who came out—tickets were sold out, and every book was purchased! Your support made the night unforgettable. Shoutout to my best friend from college, Deb Ruffalo Ross, who picked me up from the train station earlier, treated me to a delicious salad, and joined us with some of her friends to celebrate the evening. Shoutout to the co-founder of Hey Mama and dear friend Amri Kibbler for driving 45 minutes on a school night to support all of us. The crowd was wonderfully diverse and asked thoughtful, engaging questions that truly brought the community together. It was a night filled with connection, meaningful conversation, and so much gratitude for everyone who came out on a Tuesday night. A special thanks to Zibby for bringing us authors together and for taking a stand against hate and antisemitism. Photos and recaps are below
Last night’s book signing and panel event at the Bedford Playhouse was absolutely incredible! I had the honor of sharing the stage with talented authors, including the organizer of the evening,
Today 11.20.24 … For all my Fashionistas right here!
(OMG it is my half birthday and my BFF Deb’s daughter Marley's birthday today. I got to wish her a happy birthday last night in person :))
Today with one eye open, I hosted a live session on Instagram with Atoosa Rubenstein that you won’t want to miss. I have included it below so you can watch the whole live now ;) Thank you
for joining me. It was a dream. Check it out and share your comments on the post!
Today 11.20.24 last hour to bid on my auction item and there is already a bidder.
Click on the image it will take you right there! Thank you for supporting AAA.
I also want to take a moment to thank my amazing friends and family for their unwavering support—your love means the world to me! And a heartfelt thank you to my readers—I appreciate you all more than words can express!
Lastly, don’t forget to check out the new show featuring my friend Ali Larter, which I had the pleasure of seeing last week at her screening with one of my oldest best friends, Meredith Weintraub. The show is called Landman and is available on Paramount+!
Wishing you all a wonderful week and weekend ahead! And always Embrace The Calm In The Chaos.
XO,
Stacy