B’nai Sholom Reform Congregation in Albany will host a series of events to commemorate the brilliance and distinguished career of Amos Oz, one of Israel’s most prolific writers.

The celebration begins with “Amos Oz: Israel’s Storyteller,” a five-week course starting on Wednesday, Nov. 6, at 10:30 a.m., will focus on three books: a memoir, a collection of short stories, and a novel. The course is led by Martha Rozett, professor emerita at the University at Albany.

“A Tale of Love and Darkness,” a film written and directed by Natalie Portman, will be screened Saturday, Nov. 16, at 7:30 p.m.

A discussion of Judas, Oz’s final novel, will take place after Shabbat services on Friday, Dec. 13, as part of B’nai Sholom’s ongoing Synagogue Scholar series. It, too, will be led by Martha Rozett.

Oz passed died in December 2018 at the age of 79.

All events in the series are open to the public. Registration is required for “Amos Oz: Israel’s Storyteller.” The fee is $30; for B’nai Sholom members, it is just $25. Participants are encouraged to acquire copies of all three books and read as much of them as time permits.

The Nov. 16 movie and Dec. 13 Synagogue Scholar presentation are free.

For more information, visit www.bnaisholomalbany.org  or contact the B’nai Sholom office: 518-482-5283 or office@bnaisholom.albany.ny.us.