Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival
The full lineup will be announced and tickets will go on sale September 17.
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 the 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 and drawing a large and varied audience.
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COMMUNITY READ
The Lost Baker of Vienna by Sharon Kurtzman
Wednesday, November 11 | 7:30 PM
Announcing the 2026 Community Read! Community Read is a book club for the entire community. We invite book clubs and individual readers to unite in a shared literary experience.
When a long-forgotten clue resurfaces, a family sets out to uncover a hidden past. Inspired by the author’s own history, this compelling novel explores the Jewish post-World War II experience through a moving blend of mystery, resilience, loss, survival and hope.
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