Coffee, Crime & Conversations
About A Jewish 'Queen Pin' with Author Margalit Fox
Sunday, November 24 | 2pm
Kol Yisrael, Newburgh
Followed by a meet and greet
Books are available within the Federation Office and at the event
More details to come.....
Registration Required
Sponsorship opportunities Available
Some Reviews:
“The astonishing story of this woman who wasn’t just a criminal mastermind, but a surprisingly successful entrepreneur – albeit in the unconventional field of stolen goods… captivating.”—Jewish Business News
“Very entertaining. It’s a tribute to Fox’s storytelling talents that this unique and mysterious woman has come to life.”—Jewish Business Council
“A fun and fascinating read that blends history and heist.”—The Boston Globe
“Entrancing.”—The New York Post
“Exuberant . . . fast-paced. The Talented Mrs. Mandelbaum’ serves up a platonic ideal of the criminal mastermind.”—The New York Times Book Review
“A vivid portrait of Mandelbaum in this rich recounting of her life and times. . . relishes Mandelbaum’s chutzpah while describing in forensic detail how an early American crime boss grew her business. A portrait of a woman who, before the term had even been invented, smashed through glass ceilings to get what she wanted.”—The Wall Street Journal
“Before Al Capone, there was Fredericka Mandelbaum . . . a scrupulously researched narrative.”—The New York Times
“Fox excels at telling a story that is rich in historical detail. . . When Fredericka Mandelbaum was buried, ‘it was reported afterward, some mourners deftly picked the pocket of others. Whether they did so in tribute to their fallen leader or simply from occupational reflex is unrecorded.’ A fitting end to a fascinating life.”—The Washington Post
