Jewish Literary Festival

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From the DC JCC
Hyman S. and Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival
September 14-24, 20008

What goes on inside the mind of a great author? Join us for the tenth anniversary Hyman S. and Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, September 14-24, 2008 and find out! Come meet a fascinating array of authors, including French philosopher Bernard-Henri Lévy, critically acclaimed novelists Darin Straus, Elisa Albert, and Adam Langer, philanthropist Edgar Bronfman, and president emeritus of The George Washington University Stephen Joel Trachtenberg. Journalist Ariel Sabar will share his family’s fascinating tale of Jewish life in Kurdish Iraq. This year, opening night will be a celebration of Jewish humor.

Check out washingtondcjcc.org/litfest to see the complete Festival calendar and purchase tickets or call (800) 494-TIXS

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