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Answers to your burning questions!
Q: How do I register for a book festival event? A: Visit www.Jewish BookFestival.org
• You will receive a confirmation email after you register. The Zoom link will be emailed one to two hours prior to each event and is good for your entire household.
• Event reservations are not transferable. Please do not forward the Zoom link.
• Payments are not tax-deductible.
• If a start time or author needs to be changed, you will be notified via email.
• If an author cancels, an attempt will be made to reschedule the author; your original reservation will be good for the rescheduled event.
• No refunds unless the entire event is canceled.
• Books may be purchased at Barnes & Noble at Waterside Shops and online at barnesandnoble.com and amazon.com.
If you have any questions, please email Reneé, Program Director, at rbialek@ jewishnaples.org.
Q: Why should one become a Patron of the Jewish Book Festival? A: Many reasons!
People tell us their most important reason is knowing that their support is integral to the success of the Jewish Book Festival. The generosity of our Patrons helps underwrite expenses of our Jewish Book Festival. In addition, money raised helps our Jewish Federation of Greater Naples fulfill its mission of building a vibrant Jewish community in Greater Naples and supporting the social service needs of the Jewish people in our community, in North America, in Israel and around the world.
There are three Patron levels: Platinum at $500, Silver at $225 and Bronze at $118. If purchased separately, the cost for the entire festival is $230; you save money at both the Silver and Bronze levels.
• Patrons will be acknowledged in the Federation Star as well as on the Jewish Book Festival webpage.
• Patrons are preregistered for each event; you simply sign up once.
Platinum Patrons receive additional benefits:
• One copy of the author book of their choice
• Invitations to one virtual and one inperson Patron gathering with book festival authors following their presentations
• Preferred seating at in-person events Silver Patrons receive additional benefits:
• Invitation to one virtual Patron gathering with book festival author following their presentation
• Preferred seating at in-person events
More questions
Q: I am not sure if I want to attend in-person events, how should I register?
A: It’s best to choose in-person events now, before they fill up. You can always let Reneé know in advance your desire to switch to Zoom. As long as there are seats at the venue, you can switch from Zoom to in-person. Q: What is Zoom and how do I get it? A: Zoom is free to all. Please download the app. Reneé is happy to give you a personal tutorial if you have never used Zoom.
Q: I want to buy a book and I want it signed by the author, but I don’t want to attend the in-person event. What do you suggest I do?
A: After you purchase the book via the JBF registration link, please email Reneé to let her know that she needs to get the book signed and save it for you until you can personally pick it up from the JFGN office.
Q: I know of a professional who has an office in Naples and in Ohio. How can they sponsor an event?
A: Please have the potential sponsor contact Reneé. It’s never too late to be a sponsor!
Q: I received the Zoom link, but the link says it is not available. What does this mean?
A: The Zoom link will be emailed two hours prior to the start of each event. If you click on it earlier than the start time, Zoom will say “Waiting for host to start the meeting.” If you get any other error message, please email Reneé ASAP!
Q: Who should I call if I can’t attend or have any issues with Zoom?
A: Please do not call Reneé or the JFGN office. Please email Reneé to let her know you are having issues. If you include your phone number, she will call you if she can’t resolve the problem via email.
Q: I am a Patron, and I would like my spouse/friend to sit with me. Can you save me an extra seat? How much is an additional ticket?
A: Reserved seating is for Platinum and Silver Patrons. You are more than welcome to sit with your friend/spouse in general seating. Please notify Reneé so that she can release your reserved seat. Additional tickets can be purchased via the JBF website.
Q: I am a Platinum and my BFF is a Bronze. Can we sit together?
A: Yes, you can sit together! You can both sit in the general section. Please notify Reneé that your reserved seating is being released.
If you have additional questions, contact Reneé at rbialek@jewishnaples.org.
