This Chanukah, the Levite Jewish Community Center hopes members will give themselves the gift of film as it hosts the first annual Birmingham Jewish Community Film Festival during Chanukah, Dec. 4 and 5.
“We have a very unique, high-quality Jewish community in the Birmingham area. We have very strong agencies, organizations as well as institutions to help involve and unite us,” said Rabbi Ira Flax, Jewish Educator at the LJCC and one of the film festival’s lead organizers, along with LJCC Adult and Senior Programming Director Mindy Cohen.
“We personally love quality films and thought it would be nice to unite many folks from the Jewish community for a social gathering without an agenda. This is something that is fun and enjoyable — a great reason for us to get together as Jews and also celebrate the Chanukah holiday,” added Flax.
The festival kicks off at 7 p.m. on Dec. 4 with the Israeli film “Noodle.” The story is about Miri, a flight attendant who returns home and is asked to watch her Chinese housekeeper’s young son while the housekeeper runs an errand. When the housekeeper fails to return, Miri and her co-workers make it their mission to reunite the two. Miri herself is a two-time war widow with a bleak view of life, but finds purpose in this mission.
At 9:30 p.m., the evening gets even bigger with “A Matter of Size.” Directed and written by Sharon Maymon, “A Matter of Size” is about a group of hefty people from the Israeli city of Ramla who are fed up with the sanctity of the diets and the “Dictatorship of Thinness” of the diet workshop they participate in.
They leave it and discover the world of sumo wrestling, where they feel fat people are honored as well as appreciated. The comedy came out in 2009 and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
On Dec. 5 aat 11:30 a.m., the festival continues with “Surviving Hitler: A Love Story.” Written and directed by John-Keith Wasson, the documentary centers on Jutta, a German girl who founds out when she turns 15 that her mother was Jewish. She was labeled a half-Jew and enemy of the state according to the Nuremberg race laws.
Jutta meets and falls in love with a young German soldier, Helmuth. A few years later they marry and she encourages him to join the German resistance against Hitler and the Nazis. Their love story and family story enjoys a happy ending at the end of the war. Helmuth was an amateur cinematographer and was able to capture some very rare, close-up footage never before seen.
“Surviving Hitler: A Love Story” was featured at the annual Sidewalk Film Festival in Birmingham back in September.
At 1 p.m., the next feature will be “Ajami,” another Israeli film that was nominated for Best Foreign Film in the 2010 Academy Awards. Named for the religiously mixed community of Muslims, Jews and Christians in Tel Aviv, the movie tells of life in the area through five unique stories and perspectives.
There will be a Chanukah party at the LJCC at 3 p.m., at which latkes can be purchased. After the break, attendees can choose from “Jews and Baseball: An American Love Story,” which was the subject of last month’s Beholder’s Eye column in Southern Jewish Life, or two shorter feature films in one block — “Circumcise Me” and “Matzo and Mistletoe.”
“Jews and Baseball” celebrates the contributions of Jewish major leaguers and the special meaning that America’s pastime has had in the lives of Jews. Directed by Peter Miller, written by Ira Berkow and narrated by Dustin Hoffman, the movie presents insight, footage and interviews about Jewish baseball greats including Detroit Tigers Hall of Fame outfielder Hank Greenberg and Dodgers Hall of Fame Pitcher Sandy Koufax.
It also features great Jewish players of today, including outfielder Shawn Green and catcher Brad Ausmus. Interesting perspective also comes from the story of Elliott Maddox, an African-American Mets outfielder in the 1970s who fell in love with Judaism and converted.
That is also what Joseph (now Yisrael) Campbell did years ago. The Philadelphia native converted to Judaism and today lives an Orthodox life in both the U.S. and Jerusalem. His unique story, decisions and observations inspire his stand-up act along with this documentary featuring him – “Circumcise Me.” Some have called Campbell the “Matisyahu of Comedy.”
The film is about 45 minutes, as is “Matzo and Mistletoe.” Another documentary, the movie explores what it is to be a secular Jew and how the outside world views the Jewish people.
Tickets to each screening are $10, except for “Surviving Hitler,” which is $8. A festival pass is also available for $40.
The Birmingham Jewish Film Festival is sponsored by the LJCC, Knesseth Israel, Birmingham Hadassah, the Birmingham Jewish Foundation and the Epsman Center for Creative Expression.
Jackson’s Beth Israel Congregation has announced a preliminary schedule as it celebrates its 150th anniversary next year.
The main event will be a Grand Celebration Weekend and homecoming reunion the weekend of Sept. 15. Past congregants, rabbis and youth group members will be welcomed back. Events will begin with a cemetery service and a Friday luncheon with a featured speaker.
The Shabbat evening service will include liturgy from historical prayer books used by the congregation over the years, and a congregational Shabbat dinner.
Saturday evening, Sept. 17, will be “Beth Israel Ballyhoo,” open to the community and featuring Jewish music and entertainment with dinner and a silent auction. A Sunday golf tournament will round out the weekend.
There will also be an art and photography exhibit during the weekend.
Earlier in the year, there will be a Mississippi Jewish History program, with the congregation’s history, a panel on Southern Jewish history, and a documentary of congregants in conjunction with the Jackson Jewish Film Festival.
The history programs will be Jan. 21 and 22.
In May, the congregation will join with the community at large to commemorate a major chapter in the state’s civil rights history, the 50th anniversary of the Freedom Rides. There will be an exhibit and program discussing the legacy of Rabbi Perry Nussbaum, who was rabbi at Beth Israel from 1954 to 1973. The summer of 1961, Nussbaum traveled to Parchman prison to visit the Freedom Riders, many of whom were Jewish. He became active in the civil rights struggle, and in late 1967 his home was bombed by the Ku Klux Klan, two months after a similar blast at Beth Israel’s building.
The week of activities, from May 22 to 28, will include a panel discussion with Freedom Riders and Jacksonians from the Jewish and African-American communities. Congregants who remember those times are also being invited to participate in the Panel of American Women in the South.
The sesquicentennial organizers are looking for volunteers, sponsors and memorabilia, as well as the current location of former congregants and families. To assist, contact celebration150 (at) bethisraelms.org, or call Peter Sharp at (601) 951-1000.
Carol Wise will be honored by the New Orleans chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals at its National Philanthropy Day luncheon on Nov. 11. She will receive recognition as Outstanding Philanthropist.
Wise is currently the treasurer of the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana. “Carol Wise’s leadership, financial support and service to our Jewish community and our community at large have been, and continue to be, exceptional,” said JEF Executive Director Sandy Levy.
Wise is a past President of Federation, has co-chaired a Federation campaign and was one of the first women in the New Orleans community to endow her Lion of Judah to create a perpetual annual gift to Federation. Currently, she serves as president of Tulane Hillel and fundraising chair of Hillel’s building campaign.
She established the Carol B. Wise Family Supporting Foundation (now Donor Advised Fund) at JEF in 1989. With her personal knowledge and experience of charitable giving, she has become an advocate for tax-wise giving and a role model for others to follow. She is currently a co-chair of the Create a Jewish Legacy initiative and has been actively involved in developing marketing materials and working with the JEF staff to implement this project, which secures the future of Jewish organizations by establishing permanent endowments.
In Birmingham, Judy and Hal Abroms will be honored on Nov. 18 at the Alabama chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual National Philanthropy Day Awards. The luncheon will be at noon at the Sheraton in downtown Birmingham.
They will receive the William and Virginia Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award, which is presented to an individual, couple, or family, demonstrating exceptional financial generosity to charitable organizations and causes in Alabama, playing a key role in helping organizations achieve their goals, and setting examples for others to follow.
The retired Parisian executive and his wife, founder of Etc. boutique, contributed substantially to Birmingham’s vibrant retail business community as well as to its philanthropic needs, focused in particular on education and the arts. The couple serves on the executive committee of the Grafman Endowment Fund for Temple Emanu-El and both are past presidents of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.
Wise is currently the treasurer of the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Louisiana. “Carol Wise’s leadership, financial support and service to our Jewish community and our community at large have been, and continue to be, exceptional,” said JEF Executive Director Sandy Levy.
Wise is a past President of Federation, has co-chaired a Federation campaign and was one of the first women in the New Orleans community to endow her Lion of Judah to create a perpetual annual gift to Federation. Currently, she serves as president of Tulane Hillel and fundraising chair of Hillel’s building campaign.
She established the Carol B. Wise Family Supporting Foundation (now Donor Advised Fund) at JEF in 1989. With her personal knowledge and experience of charitable giving, she has become an advocate for tax-wise giving and a role model for others to follow. She is currently a co-chair of the Create a Jewish Legacy initiative and has been actively involved in developing marketing materials and working with the JEF staff to implement this project, which secures the future of Jewish organizations by establishing permanent endowments.
In Birmingham, Judy and Hal Abroms will be honored on Nov. 18 at the Alabama chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals’ annual National Philanthropy Day Awards. The luncheon will be at noon at the Sheraton in downtown Birmingham.
They will receive the William and Virginia Spencer Outstanding Philanthropist Award, which is presented to an individual, couple, or family, demonstrating exceptional financial generosity to charitable organizations and causes in Alabama, playing a key role in helping organizations achieve their goals, and setting examples for others to follow.
The retired Parisian executive and his wife, founder of Etc. boutique, contributed substantially to Birmingham’s vibrant retail business community as well as to its philanthropic needs, focused in particular on education and the arts. The couple serves on the executive committee of the Grafman Endowment Fund for Temple Emanu-El and both are past presidents of the Birmingham Jewish Foundation.
A partnership among Israel Bonds, the Birmingham Jewish Federation and the Birmingham Jewish Foundation will result in a unique community event on Dec. 12 at Temple Beth-El.
Instead of the annual Bonds dinner and a separate event for the Federation and Foundation, the agencies will coordinate for what is being called “the event of events.”
The entire Jewish community, along with friends of the community, is invited to the 4 p.m. event, which will be highlighted by a tribute to Carol and Jimmy Filler.
Jimmy Filler is currently president of the Federation and chair of Our Next 100 Years, a historic Jewish community initiative that will be highlighted at the event. Filler is also completing his 36th year — double chai — as the local chair of Israel Bonds.
Filler has assumed numerous leadership roles in the community in his decades of service, including many behind the scenes. Carol Filler explained, “We’ve been blessed and we have a passion for making life better for others.”
In addition to honoring the Fillers, the Federation and Foundation will present awards to some outstanding community members.
Dan Weinrib will receive the Federation’s Joanie Plous Bayer Young Leadership Award, Amy Saag will receive the Federation’s Susan J. Goldberg Distinguished Volunteer Award, and Ruth and Marvin Engel will receive the Foundation’s N.E. Miles Lifetime Achievement Award.
Federation Executive Director Richard Friedman and Foundation Executive Director Sally Friedman are chairing the event.
“This will be a wonderful occasion and an opportunity to honor six wonderful people — Jimmy, Carol, Dan, Amy, Ruth and Marvin,” said Sally Friedman.
“It also will be an opportunity to show your support for Israel, celebrate our unique and wonderful community and come together in an atmosphere of solidarity at this important time in Jewish history,” said Richard Friedman.
A light supper will follow the program and will provide attendees with the opportunity to personally congratulate all of the honorees.
The entire Jewish community and friends of Israel and the community are invited. There is no charge for the event, which is being underwritten by the Federation, the Foundation and individual donors.
For security reasons, reservations are required for admittance. Reservations must be made by Dec. 1; those who have not made reservations can not be admitted. To respond, call Lauren Pyle Klinner at the Federation, (205) 803-1517 or email Laurenp (at) bjf.org.
Instead of the annual Bonds dinner and a separate event for the Federation and Foundation, the agencies will coordinate for what is being called “the event of events.”
The entire Jewish community, along with friends of the community, is invited to the 4 p.m. event, which will be highlighted by a tribute to Carol and Jimmy Filler.
Jimmy Filler is currently president of the Federation and chair of Our Next 100 Years, a historic Jewish community initiative that will be highlighted at the event. Filler is also completing his 36th year — double chai — as the local chair of Israel Bonds.
Filler has assumed numerous leadership roles in the community in his decades of service, including many behind the scenes. Carol Filler explained, “We’ve been blessed and we have a passion for making life better for others.”
In addition to honoring the Fillers, the Federation and Foundation will present awards to some outstanding community members.
Dan Weinrib will receive the Federation’s Joanie Plous Bayer Young Leadership Award, Amy Saag will receive the Federation’s Susan J. Goldberg Distinguished Volunteer Award, and Ruth and Marvin Engel will receive the Foundation’s N.E. Miles Lifetime Achievement Award.
Federation Executive Director Richard Friedman and Foundation Executive Director Sally Friedman are chairing the event.
“This will be a wonderful occasion and an opportunity to honor six wonderful people — Jimmy, Carol, Dan, Amy, Ruth and Marvin,” said Sally Friedman.
“It also will be an opportunity to show your support for Israel, celebrate our unique and wonderful community and come together in an atmosphere of solidarity at this important time in Jewish history,” said Richard Friedman.
A light supper will follow the program and will provide attendees with the opportunity to personally congratulate all of the honorees.
The entire Jewish community and friends of Israel and the community are invited. There is no charge for the event, which is being underwritten by the Federation, the Foundation and individual donors.
For security reasons, reservations are required for admittance. Reservations must be made by Dec. 1; those who have not made reservations can not be admitted. To respond, call Lauren Pyle Klinner at the Federation, (205) 803-1517 or email Laurenp (at) bjf.org.
In the spirit of double chai, there is double incentive to participate in the Sam Lapidus Montclair Run on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 25.
The run, coordinated by Birmingham’s Levite Jewish Community Center, allows individuals to get in some good exercise and “create more room for the Thanksgiving feast.” Additionally, the proceeds benefit the Childhood Cancer Research Fund at Children’s Hospital, as well as the LJCC.
“It’s a great day to get out and run. It’s fun, the whole family can be involved and it’s for a good cause,” said LJCC Sports and Fitness Director Dan Tourtellotte. “It is a great atmosphere. And since we have a 10-kilometer and a one-mile fun run, people have different options for participation. We’re also looking for more volunteers,” he said.
This is the 34th year for the Montclair Run and the second in Sam Lapidus’s honor.
In 2009, the run set a record for participation with more than 1,000 in the 10-kilometer event and raised a record amount of money. The event netted $6,000 for Children’s Hospital.
Tourtellotte said the challenging course for the 10K runs out and back on Montclair Road through Mountain Brook and Birmingham. It has some rolling hills and “some of the hills are deceiving. It is a challenging course for serious runners, but I would say about 85 percent of the folks who come out just want to enjoy themselves and maybe beat their previous best time,” he said.
The 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the one-mile fun run starts at 9:45 a.m. Registration online is $30 per person for the 10K before Nov. 19. It’s $36 for paper registration and $36 for registration after Nov. 19.
The fun run costs $15 per participant and on the registration there is also an option to make a donation to Children’s Hospital — called “Sleep in for Sam” — for those who cannot be there the day of the run.
Awards will be given out in different categories for the 10K winners. The LJCC will also draw for door prizes.
The run, coordinated by Birmingham’s Levite Jewish Community Center, allows individuals to get in some good exercise and “create more room for the Thanksgiving feast.” Additionally, the proceeds benefit the Childhood Cancer Research Fund at Children’s Hospital, as well as the LJCC.
“It’s a great day to get out and run. It’s fun, the whole family can be involved and it’s for a good cause,” said LJCC Sports and Fitness Director Dan Tourtellotte. “It is a great atmosphere. And since we have a 10-kilometer and a one-mile fun run, people have different options for participation. We’re also looking for more volunteers,” he said.
This is the 34th year for the Montclair Run and the second in Sam Lapidus’s honor.
In 2009, the run set a record for participation with more than 1,000 in the 10-kilometer event and raised a record amount of money. The event netted $6,000 for Children’s Hospital.
Tourtellotte said the challenging course for the 10K runs out and back on Montclair Road through Mountain Brook and Birmingham. It has some rolling hills and “some of the hills are deceiving. It is a challenging course for serious runners, but I would say about 85 percent of the folks who come out just want to enjoy themselves and maybe beat their previous best time,” he said.
The 10K starts at 8:30 a.m. and the one-mile fun run starts at 9:45 a.m. Registration online is $30 per person for the 10K before Nov. 19. It’s $36 for paper registration and $36 for registration after Nov. 19.
The fun run costs $15 per participant and on the registration there is also an option to make a donation to Children’s Hospital — called “Sleep in for Sam” — for those who cannot be there the day of the run.
Awards will be given out in different categories for the 10K winners. The LJCC will also draw for door prizes.
This year’s annual People of the Book Festival includes a revival of People of the Film. The week-long celebration of books and Jewish authors at the Uptown Jewish Community Center in New Orleans will include the revival of the New Orleans Jewish Film Festival, spearheaded in cooperation with Shir Chadash.
As a member of the Jewish Book Council, a group that supports over 150 book festivals throughout the United States, the JCC is given access to over 140 authors of books for all ages. Jewish religious school children from across the New Orleans area participate in the annual Bookmark Contest and winners receive “book bucks” to spend in the bookstore, which is the largest, most comprehensive Jewish book selection for all ages in the region.
The buildup began on Oct. 25 with Rodger Kamenetz presenting his latest work, Burnt Books, a dual biography of the venerated Hasidic storyteller Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav (great-grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism), who was a religious mystic who reached out to secular Jews and the iconic modern master Franz Kafka, a secular artist fascinated by Jewish mysticism.
“Lunch and the Movies: The Great Revival of the New Orleans Jewish Film Festival” will take place on Nov. 14. Tickets are $5 per movie, which includes popcorn, soft drinks and snacks.
The 10:30 a.m. feature will be “Saviors in the Night,” directed by Ludi Boeken. The film is a riveting true story of a righteous gentile farmer who shelters a fellow veteran of World War I and his family for three years in the middle of Germany around 1943.
At noon there will be a barbecue lunch, which is $5 at the door. The 1 p.m. feature is “A Matter of Size”, directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. “Size” is a film of how four hefty Jewish boys become sumo wrestlers and learn to love themselves. This warm, poignant, funny film is the winner of the 2009 Ofir Award for Best Israeli Film and nominated for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
On Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., actors, comedians, writers and real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn will be featured for an evening of comedy. They have written a memoir about their 13-year marriage, “You Say Tomato, I say Shut Up!” Gurwitch is former host of “Dinner and A Movie” on TBS, and Kahn is a former writer and Emmy winner for the Fox comedy, “The Ben Stiller Show.” They believe that in marriage, all you need is love — and a healthy dose of complaining, codependence, and Pinot Noir.
A $5 donation is suggested for the event. A book signing will follow the presentation.
The Nursery School Nosh will be Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is a book browsing event for preschoolers and their parents, featuring storytelling from PJ Library featured books. There is no charge.
Jeffrey Zaslow, the “Moving On” columnist for the Wall Street Journal, will be the guest for this year’s Booklover’s Luncheon, Nov. 18 at noon. He will discuss his latest book, “The Girls from Ames”, which chronicles the lives and friendship of 11 special girls from Ames, Iowa. He describes how the other girls — now women — help their Jewish friend with her Bat Mitzvah, how they have been there for each other through good and bad, and continue to this day. Zaslow is also the author of the New York Times bestseller “The Last Lecture”, written with Randy Pausch.
Tickets to the luncheon are $30 by Nov. 11, $35 afterward; or $20 for just the presentation. A book signing will follow the presentation.
On Nov. 21, world famous bestselling cookbook author Joan Nathan will close out the festival with the Books ‘n Brunch event. She will feature her newest cookbook, “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous.” Nathan is author of 10 cookbooks including the award winning “Jewish Cooking in America.”
“Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous” is about her summer in France learning all about Jewish French cooking, and telling stories about the people she met. There is traditional Jewish cooking, and the revered dishes are still respected, but tweaked with French finesse. After World War II, Sephardic cuisine from North African Jewish communities changed Jewish French cuisine forever.
Brunch will consist of recipes from “Quiche, Kugels, and Couscous” prepared by local chef Brack May. Reservations are $15 by Nov. 14, $20 afterward. The charge for presentation only is $10. A book signing will follow the presentation.
During the festival week, the JCC bookstore will be open, featuring an extensive selection of the latest and best in Jewish literature for children, young adults, and adults. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday. The bookstore will also be open before and after all events, and is located in the Grant Boardroom. Octavia Books is providing books for the store, and is also stocking author books for the week.
In addition to the bookstore, the Art on the Avenue Festival Boutique will feature fabric art, glass, jewelry, photography, mixed media, and more by local New Orleans artists.
As a member of the Jewish Book Council, a group that supports over 150 book festivals throughout the United States, the JCC is given access to over 140 authors of books for all ages. Jewish religious school children from across the New Orleans area participate in the annual Bookmark Contest and winners receive “book bucks” to spend in the bookstore, which is the largest, most comprehensive Jewish book selection for all ages in the region.
The buildup began on Oct. 25 with Rodger Kamenetz presenting his latest work, Burnt Books, a dual biography of the venerated Hasidic storyteller Rabbi Nachman of Bratzlav (great-grandson of the Ba’al Shem Tov, the founder of Hasidism), who was a religious mystic who reached out to secular Jews and the iconic modern master Franz Kafka, a secular artist fascinated by Jewish mysticism.
“Lunch and the Movies: The Great Revival of the New Orleans Jewish Film Festival” will take place on Nov. 14. Tickets are $5 per movie, which includes popcorn, soft drinks and snacks.
The 10:30 a.m. feature will be “Saviors in the Night,” directed by Ludi Boeken. The film is a riveting true story of a righteous gentile farmer who shelters a fellow veteran of World War I and his family for three years in the middle of Germany around 1943.
At noon there will be a barbecue lunch, which is $5 at the door. The 1 p.m. feature is “A Matter of Size”, directed by Sharon Maymon and Erez Tadmor. “Size” is a film of how four hefty Jewish boys become sumo wrestlers and learn to love themselves. This warm, poignant, funny film is the winner of the 2009 Ofir Award for Best Israeli Film and nominated for this year’s Academy Award for Best Foreign Film.
On Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m., actors, comedians, writers and real-life married couple Annabelle Gurwitch and Jeff Kahn will be featured for an evening of comedy. They have written a memoir about their 13-year marriage, “You Say Tomato, I say Shut Up!” Gurwitch is former host of “Dinner and A Movie” on TBS, and Kahn is a former writer and Emmy winner for the Fox comedy, “The Ben Stiller Show.” They believe that in marriage, all you need is love — and a healthy dose of complaining, codependence, and Pinot Noir.
A $5 donation is suggested for the event. A book signing will follow the presentation.
The Nursery School Nosh will be Nov. 17 from 9 a.m. to noon. It is a book browsing event for preschoolers and their parents, featuring storytelling from PJ Library featured books. There is no charge.
Jeffrey Zaslow, the “Moving On” columnist for the Wall Street Journal, will be the guest for this year’s Booklover’s Luncheon, Nov. 18 at noon. He will discuss his latest book, “The Girls from Ames”, which chronicles the lives and friendship of 11 special girls from Ames, Iowa. He describes how the other girls — now women — help their Jewish friend with her Bat Mitzvah, how they have been there for each other through good and bad, and continue to this day. Zaslow is also the author of the New York Times bestseller “The Last Lecture”, written with Randy Pausch.
Tickets to the luncheon are $30 by Nov. 11, $35 afterward; or $20 for just the presentation. A book signing will follow the presentation.
On Nov. 21, world famous bestselling cookbook author Joan Nathan will close out the festival with the Books ‘n Brunch event. She will feature her newest cookbook, “Quiches, Kugels and Couscous.” Nathan is author of 10 cookbooks including the award winning “Jewish Cooking in America.”
“Quiches, Kugels, and Couscous” is about her summer in France learning all about Jewish French cooking, and telling stories about the people she met. There is traditional Jewish cooking, and the revered dishes are still respected, but tweaked with French finesse. After World War II, Sephardic cuisine from North African Jewish communities changed Jewish French cuisine forever.
Brunch will consist of recipes from “Quiche, Kugels, and Couscous” prepared by local chef Brack May. Reservations are $15 by Nov. 14, $20 afterward. The charge for presentation only is $10. A book signing will follow the presentation.
During the festival week, the JCC bookstore will be open, featuring an extensive selection of the latest and best in Jewish literature for children, young adults, and adults. Hours will be 9 a.m. to noon and 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, closing at 5 p.m. on Friday. The bookstore will also be open before and after all events, and is located in the Grant Boardroom. Octavia Books is providing books for the store, and is also stocking author books for the week.
In addition to the bookstore, the Art on the Avenue Festival Boutique will feature fabric art, glass, jewelry, photography, mixed media, and more by local New Orleans artists.
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