Join us in a discussion of Martin J. Siegel's Judgment and Mercy: The Turbulent Life and Times of the Judge Who Condemned the Rosenbergs with University of Houston English/History Professor David Mikics. In 1951, the world was focused on the infamous trial of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg who were charged with atomic espionage. The presiding […]
This year’s Festival will be covering the timely issue of book banning. Books are at the center of this illuminating panel discussion on censorship and its effects on society. Each of our panelists brings his or her own unique perspective with a collective goal of discussing this issue from a variety of angles and how […]
Join us for Dinner & Learn surrounding Liel Leibovitz's How the Talmud Can Change Your Life: Surprisingly Modern Advice from a Very Old Book. With humor and passion, Liel Leibovitz returns to JBAF to explore the Talmud for its ideas about how to live a good life in the modern world. The host of Tablet […]
Join us for a special sports-focused program featuring author Joe Posnanski and his book Why We Love Baseball: A History in 50 Moments. These days Houston LOVES baseball! Celebrated sportswriter Joe Posnanski circles the bases, calling out 50 of the most exceptional moments in the history of the game. You’ll be transported back to the […]
Join us for a special program featuring popular blogger Chanie Apfelbaum and her kosher cookbook Totally Kosher: Tradition with a Twist! 150+ Recipes for the Holidays and Every Day: A Cookbook in conversation with Riana Sherman. Founder and creative force behind the popular blog Busy in Brooklyn, Chanie Apfelbaum brings us a modern kosher cookbook with a twist. […]
Join us for lunch with friends and these two incredible historical fiction novelists with unforgettable stories. Jennifer Roser Once We Were Home: A Novel When your past is stolen, where do you belong? Based on the true stories of four children, Ana, Oskar, Roger and Renata, all displaced and taken from their families during […]
Join us for closing night of the Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival featuring Michael Schulman and his book Oscar Wars: A History of Hollywood in Gold, Sweat and Tears. America does not have royalty. It has the Academy Awards. For nine decades starlets, leading men and producers have chased the elusive Oscar. […]
Come to an open house and visit with graduate students about their research highlighting the rich, contextual history preserved in select objects in the Mollie & Louis Kaplan Museum of Judaica. This event is open to an audience of all ages. Tickets are free, but RSVP is required.
For American women today, working out is accepted and expected, fueling a multibillion-dollar fitness industry. It wasn’t always this way. Seven decades ago, sweating was “unladylike” and girls grew up hiding their muscles and believing that physical exertion would cause their uterus to “fall out.” Thanks to a few forward-thinking pioneers, women began to move […]
Join us to celebrate the Chinese Lunar New Year of the Dragon! Menu includes dumplings for wealth and treasure, garlic shiitake mushrooms and veggies and flavorful umami prepared with longer noodles for “longevity and happiness.” This hands-on culinary class will celebrate the Lunar New Year, where the art of cooking becomes a celebration of culture, […]
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