Jewish Federation of Greater Naples announces the 7th Annual Jewish Book Festival
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples announces the 7th Annual Jewish Book Festival Nov. 9-March 17, which includes in-person and virtual events with 17 authors.
âThe Jewish Book Festival brings a showcase of Jewish authors and books to our community,â said Gayle Dorio, Jewish Book Festival chairperson for the Jewish Federation of Greater Naples. âWe strive to enrich and engage members of our community and provide opportunities to come together for education and social experiences.â
Events and books at the Greater Naples Jewish Book Festival 2021-22 include:
⢠âThe New Chardonnay: The Unlikely Story of How Marijuana Went Mainstream,â by Heather Cabot, Tuesday, Nov. 9 at 2 p.m., virtual, $10
⢠âCan Robots Be Jewish? And Other Pressing Questions of Modern Life,â by Amy Schwartz, Wednesday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m., virtual, $10
⢠âThe Last Green Valley,â by Mark Sullivan, Monday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m., virtual, $10
⢠âThe Light of Days,â by Judy Batalion, Thursday, Dec. 2 at 2 p.m., virtual, $10
⢠âSend for Me,â by Lauren Fox, Friday, Dec. 10 at 10 a.m., virtual, $10
⢠âYouâre Leaving When? Adventures in Downward Mobility,â by Annabelle Gurwitch, Friday, Dec. 17 at 2 p.m., in person at Beth Tikvah and virtual, $18
⢠âHow Magicians Think,â by Joshua Jay, Thursday, Jan. 6 at 2 p.m., in person at Hilton Naples and virtual, $25
⢠âThe Naziâs Granddaughter,â by Silvia Foti, Wednesday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m., virtual $10
⢠âAll the Worldâs a Stage Fright,â by Bob Abelman, Wednesday, Jan. 19 at noon, virtual, $10
⢠âThe Sword of David,â by Charles Lichtman and âUniversal Love,â by Alexander Weinstein, Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m., in person at Hilton Naples and virtual, $25
⢠âUnstoppable: Siggi Wilzigâs Astonishing Journey from Auschwitz Survivor & Penniless Immigrant to Wall Street Legend,â by Joshua Greene, Wednesday, Feb. 2 and 7 p.m., People of the Book event, in person only, Temple Shalom, $36
⢠âX Troop: The Secret Jewish Commandos of World War II,â by Leah Garrett, Thursday, Feb. 10. 2 p.m., virtual, $10
⢠âThe Last Mona Lisa,â by Jonathan Santlofer and âThe Unexpected Spy,â by Tracy Walder, Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., in person at Naples Jewish Congregation and virtual, $18
⢠âThe Orphans Daughter,â by Jan Cherubin, Friday, Feb. 25, noon, virtual, $10
⢠âWonderful Guy: Conversations of the Great Men of Musical Theater,â by Eddie Shapiro, Thursday, March 17, 2 p.m., in person at Jewish Congregation of Marco Island, and virtual, $18
Festival patron opportunities are still available for $118, $225 and $500 per person and include benefits such as pre-registration for each event.
Books can be purchased at Barnes & Noble or Amazon. To register for events or purchase books, visit www.JewishBookFestival.org. Zoom links for virtual events will be emailed to registered participants one to two hours before each event.
About Jewish Federation of Greater Naples
The Jewish Federation of Greater Naples is the thread that runs through the fabric of the Jewish Community, its organizations and services, connecting us all. The Federation supports programs for Jewish people and the entire community in need in the greater Naples area, Israel and throughout the world, providing food for the hungry and counseling for the troubled, spearheading rescue and relief efforts for isolated Jews in distressed regions, and funding innovative Jewish educational and unity initiatives. The Federation creates a sense of community for thousands of Jewish residents in Greater Naples and its surrounding areas by creating and supporting programs to further Jewish learning, identity, pride and culture. Federation meets the challenge of providing for the needs of our Jewish brethren, wherever they may be, from young children and families to seniors. For information, visit jewishnaples.org, call 239-263-4205 or email info@jewishnaples.org.