Jewish Book & Arts Festival
47 Years of Authors, Music, Theatre & Films
Nov 2-13, 2019
Inspiring and entertaining, the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival annually delivers a variety of opportunities for the community to learn and experience Jewish literary, culture and performing arts. The Book Festival is one of the largest events of its kind in the U.S., attracting established and emerging writers from around the world, representing a myriad of themes.
Not just for book lovers, Book Festival also includes films, theatre, concerts and Oliver Lapin Family Day featuring authors, interactive performances and activities for children ages 2-11.
Please check back soon for the complete lineup!
TICKET SALES BEGIN OCT 2
Highlights
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| OPENING NIGHT - Isaac Mizrahi I.M.: A Memoir Saturday, Nov 2 |
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| COMMUNITY READ - Julie Orringer: A Novel The Flight Portfolio Monday, Nov 4 Details |
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An Evening with Gloria Steinem |
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| CLOSING NIGHT - Alana Newhouse The 100 Most Jewish Foods: A Highly Debatable List Wednesday, Nov 13 |
After the Festival
Want more author talks after the Festival is over? Be sure to check out our Afterword series with even more author visits.
About the Festival
General Information
Become a Sponsor
For Publishers and Authors
Volunteer
Underwritten by the Eleanor and Frank Freed Foundation. The Jewish Book & Arts Festival is funded in part by the City of Houston through Houston Arts Alliance.
For more information, please contact Amy Rahmani at arahmani@erjcchouston.org or 713.595.8197.
