Columbus jcc book fair

The jcc bookfair is a oneofakind literary event in columbus. See below for tickets and reservations to all of the special events at the detroit jewish book fair. Cocktail hour entertainment by nicky champagne james kaplan, author of. The pearl and troy feibel lecture on judaism and law. Columbus jewish community center, 1125 college avenue, columbus, oh 43209.

The dave and mary alper jewish community center on the jay mortonlevinthal campus is a beneficiary agency of the greater miami jewish federation, united way of miamidade county and a member agency of the jcc association. Columbus author victor levenstein will kick off the 54th annual jcc jewish bookfair by sharing his story of being falsely accused of plotting to assassinate russian dictator joseph stalin. Columbus jcc is finalizing the fantastic 2012 line up for jcc bookfair 2012. He currently lives in columbus, ohio, is a professor of psychology at otterbein university, and has been a jcc member since 1999. The jcc is a place that nurtures a passion for jewish learning and living. Jewish book festivals for jewish authors and topics of jewish. Using humor and wit, former white house speechwriter david litt recalls his experience in d. Jewish book fairs and festivals for jewish authors or. The jccs annual jewish bookfair is one of ohios longestrunning book festivals, featuring.

The best books and stories brought to life with unforgettable characters. The jccs annual jewish bookfair is one of ohios longestrunning book festivals, featuring author appearances and. Join bestselling author rachel simmons for an unforgettable evening as she discusses her book, enough as she is. Jewish book festivals for jewish authors and topics of. Bookfair chair jill eisenberg is excited to lead bookfair, one of the states longestrunning book fairs, into its 50th year. Proceeds from the sale benefit the cultural arts department. The jcc of greater columbus is a special place that welcomes all, builds community, and provides excellent programs rooted in jewish values to enrich the mind, body, and spirit. Jewish book fairs and festivals for jewish authors or topics of.

Carol folkerth set to pass torch as jcc executive director local. Judy loebl, jccs assistant executive director, fondly remembers book fair as a child and has participated for many years. Thousands of books will be available for sale as the annual j used book sale returns in to the arts and education building. Mandel jcc launches annual book fair during november and. Columbus jcc book fair begins in october local news.

Columbus jewish community center, 1125 college ave. With a total of six programs, there will also be monthly lunch and learns through march in celebration of book club month. The 56th annual jewish community center of greater columbus book fair and author series will begin oct. Join us for our annual bank of america festival of arts, books and culture featuring bestselling authors, entertainers and public figures. The jccs annual jewish book fair is the oldest and largest jewish book fair in the nation. En181228 camp fair to bring camp representatives into one. While the j is closed due to covid19, the used book sale is not accepting donations. The 2020 book festival will be held saturday, april 25, 2020 from 10. Namdar will discuss his book the ruined house, winner of the sapir prize, a prestigious israeli literary award.

Lane of blessed memory, established the jcc lane dworkin rochester jewish book festival in 1992. Through its programs and services, the jcc provides an inviting jewish neighborhood and comfortable place to thrive. These events will discuss jewishrelated books such as sadness is a white bird, the ruined house, and why judaism matters. This eightday event features books with serious topics of survival and courage as well as the occasional humorous prose.

The book festival is over, but you can still access all of the sessions below. He coauthored, with the israeli director avi nesher, the other story, which was the most successful israeli film of 2018. Congregation beth tikvah, 8121 olentangy river road, worthington, oh 43085. The book fair, presented by the jewish community center of greater columbus, includes nationally recognized authors each year, as well as provides opportunities for conversations around jewish literature, arts and culture. Too many great authors to pick from at the book fair. An evening with irving berlin saturday, november 9 at 6. Columbus jccs jewish bookfair and author series will host events on march 5, 6, and 28, 2019. Held each spring, the festival welcomes roughly 100 authors and more than 3,000 visitors every year. The jewish community center of greater columbus will host two visiting authors this month. For the past 51 years, bookfair has helped columbus residents celebrate jewish book month through exposure to jewish authors, jewish content, jewish music, and a variety of jewish learning. The jcc in partnership with jewishcolumbus, hosts the next segment of our 56th annual jewish book fair and author series. Jcc of greater columbus all communities welcome here.

Carol folkerth in front of the jccs main entrance garden. Meet prominent and energizing authors from all over the world. Join the jcc bookfair and visiting author moriel rothmanzacher as he discusses his book sadness is a white bird at 12. Now in its 50th year, the columbus jewish bookfair continues to bring new authors, new ideas, and a variety of events, extending all the way into april, to the columbus jewish community. Be strong and of good courage with author dennis ross. One week away from our next jewish book fair author series with naomi nachman. Columbus, ohio jcc book fair thursday, october 26th 7. Jewish community center of greater columbus 1125 college ave. The jewish community center of greater columbus will host the next speaker in its jewish book fair and author series at noon jan. Katz jcc bank of america festival of arts, books and culture.

Book sale finder, your guide to used book bargains at book sales held by libraries and other nonprofit organizations. Jcc jewish bookfair and author series presents a series of conversations exploring jewish books and literature. The jccs annual jewish bookfair is one of central ohios largest and most popular literary events held each fall, and features author appearances and book. Since its inception in 2007, the ohioana book festival has given readers the opportunity to connect with their favorite ohio writers. The columbus jewish historical society and columbus jewish. A secure, cashfree way to shop the fair with yearround shopping online.

Jaemi loeb, who moved to michigan a month ago, is taking over the reins as senior director of cultural arts and director of the book. About naomi as cooking has always been her passion, in 2004, naomi started her own kosher personal chef business, the aussie gourmet, to pursue cater weekly and shabbatyom tov meals for families and individuals within the five towns and neighboring communities and beyond including alaska and israel. In its 55th year, the jewish community center of greater columbus annual bookfair and visiting author series will bring in jewish authors from around the country oct. The event will be held at the jcc, 1125 college ave. The book fair, presented by the jewish community center of greater columbus, includes nationally recognized authors each year, as well as. The jccs annual jewish bookfair is one of ohios longestrunning book festivals, featuring author appearances and book. Representatives from a variety of jewish overnight camps, in addition to our very own incredible day camp, will be present. Plenty of programs are planned for the jcc location, including the opening lecture on october 24 at 7.

Columbus jewish community center, 1125 college avenue, 43209. The jewish camp fair, cosponsored by the jcc, will take place january th from p. Earn cash for the school or get double the profit with scholastic dollars. The detroit jewish book fair in west bloomfield, michigan, reveres the best in modern day jewish literature while honoring authors of the past. Welcome welcome to the 27 th jcc lane dworkin rochester jewish book festival celebrating all things literary. Book festivals and fairs are held year round all over the world. Detroit jewish book fair 2020 in west bloomfield, mi. Lois steinberg, chair of the mandel jcc book festival today announced 20162017 festival will begin with four different events in november and december. Jewish, including seamen traveling with columbus and the physician nearly murdered.