Cultural Arts The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more.
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Jewish Book Festival
For information or questions, contact: Literary Arts Director Hannah Dinkel 314.442.3294 hdinkel@jccstl.org
Rachel Beanland, The House Is On Fire All Ages
Sari Kopitnikoff, Only Kidding All Ages Tucked somewhere between your kishkes (intestines) is an important part of your body that doesn’t always get the attention it needs: your funny bone. It’s time you strengthened it! Only Kidding is a one-of-a-kind Jewish joke book for kids and families to laugh about all things Jewish: Jewish holidays, Jewish food, Hebrew letters, Jewish celebrations, and even some holy things (no, not socks). A helpful glossary is included with the 50+ original jokes, so everyone can understand and appreciate the humor! In partnership with the J’s Early Childhood Centers, Family Center, Saul Mirowitz Jewish Day School, and Epstein Hebrew Academy.
The House Is On Fire tells the story of the 1811 Richmond Theater Fire from the perspective of four integrous characters—two Black and enslaved, two white and imminently more protected—none of whom experience the world from a place of institutional authority. Set on the night after Christmas, the place was packed as Placide & Green Company, a touring ensemble with more than 30 members, put on a play when a fire broke out backstage thanks to an oversight and some malfunctioning equipment. With more than 600 people in attendance, chaos ensued. Families and friends lost track of those they were with, and many people died. Some members of the Placide & Green Company decided to hide their role in the accident and instead spread lies about rebelling slaves with torches being responsible. A hunt for those responsible and, thankfully, for the truth, followed. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day program is in partnership with the Newmark Institute for Human Relations at the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis. Registration is required by purchasing a $0 ticket.
SFC Tue
SFC Sun
Jan 14
4:00pm
Free
Jan 16
7pm
Registration is required.
Free
Dini Klein, Prep + Rally
Fayne Frey, The Skincare Hoax
18 years +
18 years + The Skincare Hoax is an exposé on the marketing tactics used that get us all to buy over-the-counter skincare. It will make you rethink everything you know about skincare. You’ll learn about the wellkept secrets of the skincare industry, how media ads influence our buying decisions and get recommendations for effective products and simple skincare regimens that are easy and affordable.
From rising Instagram star and founder of the popular meal-prep service Prep + Rally, comes a guide to delicious, family-friendly meals with less stress, less expense, and minimal time. Family home-cooked dinners and Shabbat/Holiday menus are seemingly always at the forefront of a Jewish mother’s mind. Prep + Rally takes all the thought out of the process and allows you to sail through while saving time, money, and sanity. (Light refreshments will be served).
In partnership with Nishmah and JNext.
In partnership with Nishmah.
SFC
SFC
Tue
Jan 30
7pm
$36
20
Thu $40
Jewish Community Center
Winter- Spring 2024
Feb 22
7pm