Jewish Book Festival
November is Jewish Book Month
We invite everyone to join us for these FREE EVENTS:
JEWISH BOOK MONTH 100 ONE COMMUNITY
TUES NOV 18, 1:00pm ET on Zoom
Rabbi Angela Buchdahl in conversation with Abigail Pogrebin
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From the first Asian-American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world. Angela Buchdahl was born in Korea and grew up in Tacoma, Washington, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American father. Today, Angela Buchdahl is revered by Jews and non-Jews alike for her invigorating, joyful approach to worship, and her belief in the power of faith, gratitude, and responsibility for each other. Angela’s memoir, Heart of a Stranger is a spiritual guide for everyday living, which is exactly what so many of us crave right now.
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Featured author: David Spaner / Keefer Street
“For a good introduction to 1930s Vancouver, pick up a copy of David Spaner’s novel Keefer Street.” —BC BookWorld
“David Spaner’s acclaimed Keefer Street is the first novel set in Strathcona’s vibrant old Jewish neighbourhood. Lively and penetrating.” — Tom Wayman
- BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION with David Spaner
Thursday, November 20, 11:00am - COMMUNITY BOOK TALK with David Spaner
Thursday, November 27, 11:00am
The Waldman Library is giving away FREE COPIES of Keefer Street for readers taking part in our Jewish Book Month events. Pick up your copy at the library today!
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About the JCC Jewish Book Festival
The Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival is one of Vancouver’s leading cultural and literary events, attracting a large and varied audience of over 5,000 people of all ages. This highly popular community-wide event brings together prominent and emerging Jewish writers and non-Jewish writers on Jewish subject matter.
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2025 Digital Guide
JBF Program-2025-DIGITALAuthor Submissions
The JCC Jewish Book Festival’s mandate is to showcase Jewish writers or non-Jewish writers with Jewish interest subject matter. Submissions information for the 2025 Festival – click here
Sponsorship Opportunities
The JCC Jewish Book Festival can help you maximize your message to a diverse demographic audience. Corporate and individual Sponsorships are available. Please phone 604-257-5156 or email jbf@jccgv.bc.ca