Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival
Please enjoy the JCC Book Fair (full title: Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival), this November 1-22, 2020.  

The lineup of programs can be found at https://www.erjcchouston.org/arts/jewish-book-arts-festival/
The brochure: https://www.erjcchouston.org/clientuploads/BookFair/2020_JBAF_Mailer_Web_Final.pdf
Tickets can be purchased through:
https://www.erjcchouston.org/arts/ann-and-stephen-kaufmanjewish-book-arts-festival/

View via J@Home:
https://www.erjcchouston.org/general/j-home-online-programs/

Sponsored by CBS Women:
Avram Mlotek
Why Jews Do That: Or 30 Questions Your Rabbi Never Answered
Wednesday, November 4 at 7:30 PM.
Why are Jews obsessed with food? Is sex kosher? What about marijuana?  Whether you're a devout follower, a casual observer, someone marrying into the faith, or just interested in buffing up your Bible knowledge, Rabbi Mlotek will guide you through the challah, mitzvahs, and shiksas that make Jewish life so lively.

Sponsored by CBS Men's Club:
Jeremy Benstein
Hebrew Roots, Jewish Routes: A Tribal Language in a Global World
Thursday, November 5, at 12:30 PM.
Free for students in the J's Melton & More Jewish Learning fall classes
Live from Israel, linguist and cultural anthropologist Jeremy Benstein will lead us on an entertaining journey into the significance of Hebrew in the life of Jews and Judaism while taking a closer look at the three-letter Hebrew roots that are building blocks of the language. Hebrew is both ancient and renewing, holy and daily, tribal, and global.  More than just a book about a language, this is a book about the Jewish people and the challenges we face as seen through our shared language.

Sponsored by CBS Women and CBS Men's Club:
Joan Lunden
Why Did I Come Into This Room?: A Candid Conversation about Aging
Sunday, November 8 at 7:00 PM.
Presented in partnership with the JCC Literary Consortium.
In conversation with Holy Firfe, CNN journalist Joan Lunden delves into the hassles of aging that leave many feeling uncomfortable, confused, and on edge. Whether you’re in your 40s, 50s, 60s, or older, this book is full of useful information to help you prepare for the inevitable with more than a little humor!  

Sponsored by CBS:
David Biespiel
A Place of Exodus: Home, Memory, and Texas
Wednesday, November 11 at 6:00 PM.
Click here for tickets to this event:
https://erjcchouston.secure.force.com/ticket/#/instances/a0Ff400000Ju8A2EAJ

Presented with the Program in Jewish Studies at Rice University.

In conversation with Dr. Joshua Furman, Director of the Houston Jewish History Archive, Rice University.
Originally from Houston, acclaimed poet and memoirist David Biespiel tells the story of Jewish boyhood in Meyerland and his search for the answer to his life’s central question: Are we ever done leaving home?

After a near-40-year exile from Texas, he returns, after Hurricane Harvey to see home - and himself - in a way that changes his relationships. Biespiel draws on a lifetime of writing to create this memoir, an essential read for anyone who has journeyed far from home.