Long Island Women Book Talk With Meryl Ain
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
10:00 AM
placeLong Island

Join UJA Long Island for a special morning with Meryl Ain in conversation with Debbi Buslik, as she discusses her new book, Remember to Eat and Other Stories.

Meryl will explore the collection’s central themes, including the impact of technology on our lives, the evolving role of women, and the intricate dynamics of family life. She will also reflect on what it means to navigate identity and community as a Jew, offering thoughtful perspective with empathy and insight.

You’ll also discover more about UJA’s vital work supporting and advocating for women across the community through a range of groundbreaking initiatives.

Featuring

Meryl Ain

Writer and Author

Meryl Ain is a writer, author, podcaster, and career educator. Her latest book, Remember to Eat and Other Stories, was published in January. She is also the author of two award-winning post-Holocaust novels, The Takeaway Men and its sequel, Shadows We Carry.

Meryl’s articles and essays have appeared in numerous publications. She is also the host of the podcast People of the Book, and the founder of the Facebook group Jews Love to Read! A former teacher and school administrator, Meryl and her husband, Stewart, a journalist, live on Long Island. They met through UJA-Federation, where Meryl was a speaker with the Young Leadership Division. They...

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Chairs

Event Chair: Myra Wagner
Long Island Women Chair: Rachel Zuckerbrot
Long Island Women Vice Chair: Sandra Weingarten
Long Island Chair: Pamela Barnett

Event Chair: Myra Wagner
Long Island Women Chair: Rachel Zuckerbrot
Long Island Women Vice Chair: Sandra Weingarten
Long Island Chair: Pamela Barnett

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