Detroit jewish book fair

Maple road west bloomfield, mi 48322 united states. The detroit jewish book fair is an annual community event presented by the jcc of metro detroit. The detroit jewish book fair presents new books usually published in the same calendar year as the fair by jewish authors or that have jewish content. Proceeds from the sale benefit the cultural arts department.

The jewish community center of metropolitan detroit will host its 31st annual jewish book fair nov. We invite you to join us as we engage, educate and entertain you with this years incredible lineup. Detroit jewish book fair 2020 in west bloomfield, mi. Nov 03, 2019 detroit jewish book fair november 2, 2019 november 10, 2019. Jcc detroit hosts 67th annual jewish book fair local news. The detroit jewish news digital archives october 08, 1982. The jewish news is a trusted source for news, stories and opinions that affect the metro detroit jewish community and. The annual jewish book fair is features authors talking about their recently published books on diverse subjects throughout the festival. The jewish community center hosts the 68th annual detroit jewish book fair from november 210. Oct 25, 2018 jcc detroit, located at the berman center for performing arts in west bloomfield, is set to host its 57th annual jewish book fair from 7 to 9 p. The jcc also houses a book store during this period. The nations oldest and largest fair, in detroit, began as a twoday event in 1952 and now lasts. Pinkney will hold a cooking demonstration at the berman at 11 a. Barry steifel, author of the jewish community of metro detroit 19452005, wrote that in the 1980s the new, collective foci of the jewish community were several municipalities in oakland county and western wayne county which housed massive congregations.

Detroit jewish book fair at the jcc the jewish news. Metro detroits jewish book fair kicks off cbs detroit. Detroit jewish book fair runs this weekend at jewish community center in west bloomfield. Joel stone at the jewish book fair wayne state university press. Event information for the 64th annual jewish book fair, held november 415, 2015 at the jcc of metro detroit. The detroit jewish news digital archives november 01, 1963. With over 50 speaking authors and over 40 events, it is the biggest festival of its kind. Author amy fish talks about her new book,i wanted fries with that. Jewish book fair brings tragedy tomorrow, comedy tonight. Wren hack, book fair director for the jewish community center of metropolitan detroit, the organization hosting the book fair, said the focus is on the events themselves, so many of the author events are free. Detroit jewish book fair jewish detroit community calendar. A former writer for the wall street journal and the christian science monitor, lynda schusters. Nov 06, 2017 the book fair has changed this year in respect to the events hosted during the fair. In words and drawings, noxon highlights lessons that modernday activists and the civicallyminded can embrace to move forward and create change.

Prominent and emerging writers from our community and all ov. The detroit jewish book fair in west bloomfield, michigan, reveres the best in modern day jewish literature while honoring authors of the past. Author talks detroit jewish book fair fox 2 detroit. Detroit jewish book fair presents mary gabriel, author of. It is the oldest and largest jewish book fair in the nation. Joel stone at the jewish book fair the jccs annual jewish book fair is a communitywide cultural and literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more than 20,000 people of all ages. Apps are great, but theres nothing like the feel of a real book. Dolores silverstein and sandra nathanson will be cochairmen, and rita rochlen is vice chairman. Multimedia presentations including the actual taping of a podcast episode, a broadwaystyle concert featuring a tony award nominee and a slideshow of places associated with a murder enhance this years detroit jewish book fair filled with a variety of.

Featuring sarge black boychik alexandra silber white hot grief parade mark sarvas memento park jamie bernstein famous father girl mitch albom the next person you meet in heaven mohammed al samawi fox hunt margot singer. Marie syrkin, author and professor of humanities at brandeis university, editor of jewish frontier, lecturer and interpreter of the american jewish scene. Oct 27, 2019 detroit jewish book fair presents mary gabriel, author of ninth street women the jccs annual jewish book fair is a communitywide cultural and literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more than 20,000 people of all ages. Nov 02, 2017 its the oldest and largest jewish book fair in the country, gathering prominent and emerging authors to west bloomfield for its 66th year. The jewish news is a trusted source for news, stories and opinions that affect.

Jcc annual jewish book fair 2016 we invite you to become a patron of the annual jewish book fair. Events for november 3, 2019 jewish detroit community calendar. Detroit jewish book fair 2020 in west bloomfield, mi everfest. Events will be held at the jcc and at the berman center for the performing arts. Thousands of books will be available for sale as the annual j used book sale returns in to the arts and education building. Over the years, the book fair has changed, but what remains constant is the lineup of outstanding authors and the great selection of books available for browsing and purchase.

Jacobs who asked about rona and who sends his regards to bf detroit. Nov 10, 2019 the detroit jewish book fair connects the community to jewish authors, jewish books, and each other. The jewish community centers annual jewish book fair is a communitywide cultural and literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more than 20,000 people of all ages. Nov 06, 2017 wjbk a detroit native is returning hom to speak about her book at the jewish center book fair. May 23, 2020 see whos going to detroit jewish book fair 2020 in west bloomfield, mi. The jcc of metro detroits annual jewish book fair exposes our community and the community at large to prominent and energizing authors from all over the world. Oct 28, 2002 selling the jewish book publishers and authors find a book hungry audience at jewish book fairs. November in michigan conjures up memories of visits to the cider mill, thanksgiving day parades and the jewish community centers annual jewish book fair. It is the oldest and largest jewish book fair in the nation held at the jcc of metro detroit, 6600 w. Detroit will be one of only two stops nationwide where awardwinning violinist yijia susanne hou will join tess gerritsen on stage for a live performance of incendio. The jccs annual jewish book fair is a communitywide cultural and literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more than 20,000 people of all ages. See whos going to detroit jewish book fair 2020 in west bloomfield, mi.

Detroitnative speaking at jewish center book fair fox 2. This eightday event features books with serious topics of survival and courage as well as the occasional humorous prose. Now in its 68th year, the book fair will take place nov. On november 2, 2017, the jcc opens the 66 th annual jewish book fair, distinguishing detroit as not just the original, but also the largest jewish book fair in north america. Longtime detroiters will fondly recall hearing luminaries such as peter max, elie wiesel, and madeleine albright speak at the november event. Marcus will discuss his book, the definition of antisemitism oxford 2015, at the 65th annual detroit jewish book fair, 6. The 68th annual detroit jewish book fair is the oldest and largest jewish book fair in the usa. Metro detroits 60th annual jewish book fair kicks off wednesday and runs through next week at the jewish community center in both west bloomfield and oak park. Nov 02, 2016 pinkney is one of many authors who will be featured at the jewish community center of metropolitan detroits jewish book fair, which runs through nov.