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.

Follow #JHouBookFest on Facebook and Instagram. Support the J by purchasing your books online through Bookshop.org or during the Festival at the Jack Lapin Bookstore.

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.

Purchase the book to support the J:

Kurtzman The Lost Baker of Vienna, Jewish Community Center of Houston

Jewish Book & Arts Festival

Save The DATE

November 1-15, 2026

Amy Rahmani

Arts & Culture Director arahmani@erjcchouston.org

UPCOMING

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Lifelong Learning Presents L’Dor V’Dor: The Role of Storytelling in your Family Legacy
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Lifelong Learning Presents L’Dor V’Dor: Ethical Wills
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Lifelong Learning Presents L’Dor V’Dor: The Power of Oral Histories
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Lifelong Learning Presents L’Dor V’Dor: Money, Property, Charitable Gifts
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Bus Trip to L’Auberge Casino Resort Lake Charles

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Patrons of the Arts are dedicated individuals and families who make Jewish art and expression a priority in their philanthropic giving. Becoming a Patron helps the J continue to present a diverse and stimulating array of literature, film, performing arts and Jewish learning.