Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 West 68th StreetJoin author Sam Sussman and Cantor Dan Singer as they sit down to reflect on Sussman's novel — and the unexpected ways Bob Dylan connects their stories.
At the heart of the novel "Boy from the North Country," Sussman — a “boy from the North Country” of New York — tells the deeply moving story of his relationship with his mother, who died of cancer, and the surprising connection to Bob Dylan that emerges from her past.
Cantor Singer — from Dylan’s “North Country” of Duluth-Superior —will bring his own perspective, having discovered his own family connection to Dylan through his father, who also died from cancer.
In a novel twist on the typical interview format, Cantor Singer will play Dylan’s lyrics and musical excerpts on his guitar as a means to ask Sussman questions.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Stephen Wise Free Synagogue
30 West 68th Street
A vibrant Reform congregation on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Stephen Wise Free Synagogue has served as a catalyst for progressive Jewish thought, committed social action in the local community and beyond, and support for Israel for more than 118 years.
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