Auslander’s lifelong struggle with Orthodox Judaism, sin, and redemption is a combination of unrelenting humor and anger that renders a rich and fascinating portrait of a man grappling with his faith, family, and community. Author Tom Perrotta calls Foreskin’s Lament “a funny, oddly moving comingofage memoir, and an irreverent meditation on family, marriage, and cultural identity.”

When Auslander and his wife had a son two years ago, their struggle with whether to circumcise the boy reopened the unhealed wounds of his past —the jumping off point for his treatise. Join Auslander for a discussion with author and filmmaker, Pearl Gluck, whose work also focuses on her Orthodox upbringing.

This fascinating conversation will take place at the Museum of Jewish Heritage — A Living Memorial to the Holocaust on Wednesday, February 20 at 7 p.m.

Tickets to this event are $10 adults, $7 seniors/students, $5 members. -- www.mjhnyc.org