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Discover the Power of Words with Weinstein JCC’s Arts + Ideas Subscription Series
At the Weinstein JCC, we believe in the transformative power of literature and the spoken word. Through our Arts + Ideas subscription series, we bring highly sought-after authors, celebrities, and influencers to our community, providing enriching experiences and stimulating conversations.
The Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair has been a cherished tradition for over 35 years. This incredible event celebrates Jewish literature and authors, fostering discussions on Jewish history, philosophy, literature, and poetry. It’s an opportunity to explore the vibrant world of Jewish literature and expand your literary horizons. To learn more about our Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair click the button below.
Another long-standing tradition is the Adolf-Adams JCC Forum, which has captivated audiences for over 20 years. Renowned personalities such as Janet Reno, Kirk Douglas, Richard Dreyfuss, Dr. Ruth, and Carl Bernstein have graced our stage, offering captivating presentations that engage, enlighten, and impress. As an Arts + Ideas subscriber, you have the exclusive benefit of securing your attendance at this highly popular event before it sells out. Join us this year for another fascinating presentation that will leave you inspired and informed.
By becoming an Arts + Ideas subscriber, you gain access to a wealth of literary and intellectual experiences throughout the year. You’ll receive priority seating, discounted tickets, and the satisfaction of supporting our commitment to bringing exceptional cultural programs to the community.
Stay tuned for updates on our upcoming Arts + Ideas events and subscription details. Be part of a community that embraces the power of words and celebrates the diversity of thought and ideas.
For more information or to subscribe, visit our subscriber page or contact Leslie McGuigan at [email protected].
Join us on this literary journey of exploration, knowledge, and inspiration.
In honor of National Jewish Book Month this November, we’ve curated an exceptional gathering of talented authors, all set to share their captivating stories with our vibrant community from November 3 to November 24, 2025.
Every Monday in November, as hosted by the 5400 Club, there will be an author presentation and book talk as part of the Fife-Davis Family Annual Jewish Book Fair. Authors may be virtual or in-person. Specific authors to be announced.
Stolen Legacies: The Fight for Nazi-Looted Art uncovers the far-reaching story of how the Nazies orchestrated the largest cultural theft in history and how the struggle for justice continues today. Drawing on her background as a career prosecutor and the granddaughter of two Holocaust survivors, Bernstein examines restitution efforts across thirteen countries, revealing how politics, museums and courts have shaped what is returned and what remains lost.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
On the morning of October 7th, 2023, Rachel Goldberg-Polin’s beloved twenty-three-year-old son, Hersh, was stolen from a music festival billed as a celebration of unity and love—and, in that moment, her life was forever separated into The Before and The After. After eleven months of both public and behind-the-scenes efforts to secure the hostages’ release, the final hostages returned home, many in body bags. Hersh and five other captives were executed after surviving 328 days of violence and cruelty. In When We See You Again, Rachel pours her pain, love, and longing onto paper, giving voice to the broken among us, and reminding us that even when
Nathan Straus was a Jewish-German immigrant who rose to become co-owner of the largest department stores in Manhattan (Macy’s) and Brooklyn (Abraham & Straus). With Jewish values, outsized energy, and varied gifts, Straus was an early American Zionist leader and co-founder of the American Jewish Congress. His most historic achievements, however, lay in four philanthropic initiatives that really help to tell the incredible story of Nathan Straus. In all, Straus’s humanitarianism won the acclaim of American presidents and world leaders and the gratitude of millions. We can learn from him today.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Hannah Senesh was a WWII paratrooper whose courage during a 1944 mission to rescue Europe’s Jews made her a legend who is known today as the “Jewish Joan of Arc.” Crash of the Heavens tells Hannah’s story as learned through her diary and poetry.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
After the longest war in US History, the world watched in shock as the Taliban swept into Kabul in the morning of August 2021. Rebecca Blumenstein, a top NY Times editor, and a team scrambled to evacuate the Kabul bureau’s Afghan employees and families. After a harrowing ordeal, a group of 124 landed in Houston, TX. The Last Free Women is an intimate portrait of four brave young women as they try to make the most of their precious freedom in America. Their gripping account wrestles with women’s rights to basic freedoms and aspirations. Rebecca Blumenstein is President, Editorial of NBC News. She was a Deputy Managing Editor at The New York Times from 2017-2023.
BOOK SIGNING TO FOLLOW
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Bestselling author Rachel Beanland returns with The Half Life, a richly layered novel of love, loyalty, and secrets set against the backdrop of a U.S. Navy base in Italy, and will discuss the inspiration behind her compelling new work.
Hank Idsinga, whose grandfather was murdered in the Holocaust, became Canada’s leading homicide detective. In The High Road, Idsinga shares his insights into tracking down murderers and serial killers over his colorful and decorated thirty-year career.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Despite her supernatural nickname, Kate was no witch. But after the tragic events of December 5, 1876, when she stood onstage amid the panic and flames as the Brooklyn Theatre burned around her, Kate became inseparably connected with the disaster. This inferno, along with multiple subsequent blazes that occurred in hotels and theaters where Kate was present, branded her as “Fire Witch” and “Fire Fiend,” labels that followed her for the rest of her days.
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC