2008 Jewish Book Festival
Events & Authors Schedule:

SUNDAY, NOV. 2……...............................5:30pm ($35)

Opening Night…..KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Jerry Springer

Jerry Springer, well-known television personality; former mayor of Cincinnati, Ohio; controversial talk show host; Dancing with the Stars contestant; and current host of  NBC’s top-rated variety-talent competition America’s Got Talent, will open the 30^th Anniversary St. Louis Jewish Book Festival.

MONDAY, NOV. 3
Greenberg…..………………..........10:30am   ($12)

Journalist Greenberg tackles the sensitive issue of mental health in HURRY DOWN SUNSHINE. Discussion following presentation led by a faculty member from the Saint Louis University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology & Psychiatry

Gregory Levey ……………………….1:00pm  ($12)

The former Communications Coordinator for Israeli Prime Ministers Sharon & Olmert, shares an insider’s view in SHUT UP, I’M TALKING: And Other Diplomacy Lessons I Learned in the Israeli Government

Alan Zweibel………….......................7:30pm  ($12)

The Saturday Night Live and Curb Your Enthusiasm comedy writer; and co-author of Billy Crystal’s 700 SUNDAYS  returns to the Festival with his new book CLOTHING OPTIONAL

TUESDAY, NOV. 4 - Election Day

Visit the Festival Bookstore. Purchase speakers’ books and browse through our collection of exciting titles

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 5

Tatiana de Rosnay ………………………10:30 am  ($12)

SARAH’S KEY, the #1 best-seller in France and 19 other European countries comes to America and our Festival!

MYSTERY PROGRAM: ……………… 1:00pm  ($12)

Reed Farrel Coleman   REDEMPTION STREET & BROOKLYN NOIR 3

Great Irish name for a good Jewish boy! Brooklyn born and raised the former Executive Vice President of Mystery Writers of America and Edgar award nominee brings his critically acclaimed Moe Prager PI series to the Festival.

Franklin H. Levy DIE, DECORATOR, DIE

The former Venetian Hotel CEO’s debut mystery offers a riotously funny, fast-moving suspense story packed with crimes, colorful characters and to die for decorating tips!

Rabbi Brad Hirschfield ……………………8:15pm  ($12)

The President of CLAL, co-host of the radio show  Hirschfield & Kula (with Rabbi Irwin Kula) on Talk Radio; host of Building Bridges on American Muslim TV; and one of NEWSWEEK Magazine’s Top 50 Rabbis in America, shares with humor and insight, YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE WRONG FOR ME TO BE RIGHT: Finding Faith Without Fanaticism, a thoughtful approach to celebrating differences and promoting acceptance.
In partnership with the Rabbinic Association’s
Adult Education Institute at Temple Israel

THURSDAY, NOV. 6  

Jerry White ………………………………….….10:30am  ($12)

The Nobel Peace Prize winner, leader of the International Campaign to Ban Landmines and cofounder of Survivor Corps, shares his own moving story of courage and turning tragedy to triumph; as well as the words of his friends Lance Armstrong, Nelson Mandela and the late Princess Diana, with his book I WILL NOT BE BROKEN: 5 Steps to Overcoming a Life Crisis

THE “JUNIOR/SENIOR PARENTHOOD” Program ………………..1:00pm  ($15)

Parents bring your adult “kids”….”Kids” bring your parents! Featuring Dr. Ruth Nemzoff, author of DON’T BITE YOUR TONGUE: How To Foster Rewarding Relationships with Your Adult Children, and New York Times columnist Bob Morris, author of ASSISTED LOVING: True Tales of Double Dating with My Dad

SPECIAL EVENT

One Night Only Command Performance-MUSIC & MEMORIES……………………7:30pm  ($15)

From the Rolling Stones to Pope John Paul II, Contemporary Productions did it all! Join founder Steve Schankman, vocalist Tom Heitman and the Steve Schankman Orchestra for a musical performance and an evening of marvelous memories, highlighting tales of life backstage at one of America’s top entertainment companies and the new book PRODUCED BY CONTEMPORARY.

FRIDAY, NOV. 7

Dr. Ruth Westheimer …………………………………10:30am  ($15)

In her new book DR. RUTH’S GUIDE TO TEENS AND SEX TODAY: From Social Networking to Friends With Benefits, the world-renowned sex therapist and educator offers help for parents and teens facing some of today’s toughest issues, including: cyber-bullying, media sexualization, peer pressure and more.

Missouri’s Own Program.……………………..…1:00pm   ($15)

Moderator/Author: Don Wolff, host of  I Love Jazz on KFUO-FM Classic 99

Local Author Panel featuring: Jody Feldman with THE GOLLYWHOPPER GAMES; Bruce Jay Friedman with THREE BALCONIES; and Joanna Campbell Slan with PAPER, SCISSORS, DEATH

SUNDAY, NOV. 9

Concert Event……………………………………..7:00pm  ($20)

THE SOLOIST

Featuring Concertmaster David Halen and member musicians of the Saint Louis Symphony Orchestra.

The poignant and true story of a lost dream, an unlikely friendship, and the redemptive power of music, as told by Adam Crane, former Director of Communications and Public Relations for the Los Angeles Philharmonic….new Director of Communications for the SLSO. DreamWorks movie based on the book hits theaters November 21^st!  (Held At B’nai Amoona Congregation, 324 South Mason Rd.)

MONDAY, NOV. 10

Benyamin Cohen..……………………..1:00pm ($12)

MY JESUS YEAR

A hilarious and inspirational exploration of identity, religion and interfaith relations.

Roger Bennett ……………..………….7:30pm ($15)

Celebrate the Festival’s 30^th Anniversary with an insanely fabulous RETRO NIGHT featuring the author of  AND YOU SHALL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF OUR VINYL …BAR MITZVAH DISCO ….and…CAMP CAMP.  Snacks, Root Beer floats, nostalgia and lots of laughs from the past!

TUESDAY, NOV. 11

A Morning of Food & Fun..…………………9:30am ($15)

Join cooking favorites The Brass Sisters, authors of HEIRLOOM COOKING, and British cooking sensations Fine & Tarn, authors of THE JEWISH PRINCESS COOKBOOK: Having Your Cake & Eating It ... for sampling and more!

Andrei Cherny ………………...……………1:00pm  ($12)

Commemorate Veteran’s Day at the Festival with the former White House speechwriter and his new book THE CANDY BOMBERS: The Untold Story of the Berlin Airlift & America’s Finest Hour

Martin Fletcher …………….............7:30pm ($15)

NBC News Israeli Bureau Chief shares his book BREAKING NEWS: A Stunning & Memorable Account of Reporting from Some of the Most Dangerous Places in the World. An intimate, ambitious and daring eyewitness adventure from the 5-time Emmy award winner who has covered practically every war, revolution and natural disaster in Europe, Africa and the Middle East for more than 35 years.

WEDNESDAY, NOV. 12

Elyse Schein & Paula Bernstein.....................................10:30am  ($12)

The authors share their own true tale of twins, separated at birth and reunited more than 30 years later in IDENTICAL STRANGERS.

Yitta Halberstam …………….................1:00pm ($12)

A moving, uplifting and remarkable celebration of life from the best-selling SMALL MIRACLES Series, SMALL MIRACLES OF THE HOLOCAUST.

Evan Handler …………………………......7:30pm  ($15)

The Sex and the City star, currently co-starring on Showtime’s hit series Californication, takes the Festival stage with his memoir
IT’S ONLY TEMPORARY: The Good News and the Bad News of Being Alive.

Festival Series Ticket… just $60

Festival Series Ticket includes admission to ALL author programs
INCLUDING: Keynote Speaker AND Bonus Programs!

Individual Tickets on sale NOW!

TO PURCHASE FESTIVAL SERIES TICKETS:

FESTIVAL SERIES TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT: