2009 Jewish Book Festival

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These authors are scheduled to appear at the 2009 Jewish Book Festival.

Sunday, Nov. 1, at 9:30 a.m. -- Patron’s Brunch -- Michael Wex, author of “How to Be a Mentsh (and Not a Shmuck)” will be the guest speaker. Wise and hilarious, this is a book about happiness, your own and that of others. Michael Wex is a novelist, playwright, lecturer, and performer, authority on language and literature and public speaker. His previous books “Born to Kvetch” and “Just Say Nu” have been on the New York Times Best Sellers list. His books will be available for purchase and signing.

Wednesday, Nov. 4, at 7:30 p.m. -- Erin Arvedlund, author of “Too Good To  Be True: The Rise and Fall of Bernie Madoff” -- Erin Arvedlund is an investigative journalist who has written for Barron’s, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, TheStreet.com, and Portfolio.com. In 2001, she wrote the first skeptical article about Bernard Madoff for a major publication. But almost no one was willing to believe anything bad about “Uncle Bernie.” This evening is free to the entire community. Books will be available for sale and signing.


Friday, Nov. 6, at noon -- Luncheon with Martin Fletcher, author of “Breaking News” -- Martin Fletcher has covered every event of consequence in the Middle East and Africa for the last 30 years. He has won four Emmys, an Overseas Press Club award, and the DuPont award. As the NBC News Bureau Chief in Tel Aviv, he covers the Israel-Palestinian conflict from Gaza. The cost of the lunch is $25. Reservations are a must as space is limited. The book will be available for purchase and signing.



Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 7:30 p.m. -- Paula Span, author of “When the Time Comes – Families with Aging Parents Share Their Struggles and Solutions” -- Thirty-four million Americans provide care for a frail, aging family member. Veteran journalist Paula Span shares the stories of several families confronting the painful question of how to respond when a loved one grows too fragile to live alone. She is a contributing writer for the Washington Post Magazine and teaches journalism at Columbia University. This event is co-sponsored by River Garden Hebrew Home and is free to the entire community. The book will be available for purchase and signing.

Thursday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. -- Charles London, author of “Far From Zion – In Search of a Global Jewish Community” -- Throughout history, Jews have been targeted for discrimination and violence at nearly every turn. Their frequent fight from persecution and numerous relocations have led them to establish communities in some of the most surprising places. Charles London explores the Jewish Diaspora in some of the most unexpected places – from Burma to Tehran to Cuba and even Bentonville, Ark. in this fascinating narrative of community and faith. This evening is free and the book will be available for purchase and signing.

You can support the Jewish Book Festival by joining one of the following patron categories:
 Publisher/$1,000
 Editor/$500
 Proofer/$250 
 Reader/$100
Corporate Sponsorships are available for $1,000+.
Please see the book festival brochure for the benefits of the different categories or contact Thelma Nied at 730–2100 ext. 227.