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In Short: Isaac Singer’s “The Old Man” with Richard Klin

$35

1 Session

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Tuesday, 6:30 pm EDT - 8:00 pm EDT January 27, 2026

Online via Zoom

“The Old Man” is an early short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, written before he emigrated to the United States in 1935. A modern interpretation of the story of Job, this tale contains many of the elements that made Singer such a renowned storyteller. “The Old Man” encompasses the themes of Jewish suffering, survival, and the cost of that survival—and is a blend of the modern and the folkloric. These are themes that Singer mined in the decades to come.

This group will be discussion-based and does not require a background in Judaic studies or literary theory.

What to read in advance: Please read “The Old Man” by Isaac Bashevis Singer. A copy of the story will be emailed upon registration. Suggested additional reading: Isaac Bashevis Singer: A Life by Janet Hadda.

What to expect from this reading group: The group will be highly participant-driven. The instructor will provide background and guide the conversation, but the goal is to foster open discussion.

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Led by

Richard Klin

Richard Klin

Richard Klin is the author of the novel Petroleum Transfer Engineer (Underground Voices), among other titles. His writing has appeared in the Atlantic, the Millions, Cultural Daily, the Brooklyn Rail, Whimperbang, and many others.

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