Books, art, and conversation

The 52nd annual Ann and Stephen Kaufman Jewish Book & Arts Festival presented by the Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center (ERJCC) of Houston begins Nov. 3 and runs through Nov. 16. Vice chair Vicki Teller and Book Festival co-chairs Jeryl Golub and Christine Laskin (pictured, from left) invite the community to enjoy this year’s event, headlined by authors Noa Tishby and Mitch Albom. Opening night takes place Nov. 3 at 7 p.m. at Congregation Beth Israel, presented in collaboration with the ERJCC, the Jewish Federation of Greater Houston, Congregation Beth Yeshurun, and Congregation Emanu El. Guests will hear Tishby discuss her new book Uncomfortable Conversations with a Jew, co-written by former professional football player Emmanuel Acho. On Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., beloved author Albom discusses his latest novel The Little Liar, a story of hope and forgiveness that takes readers from the coast of Greece in WWII to California during the Golden Age of Hollywood. For more information, including this year’s lineup, tickets, and book sales, visit erjcchouston.org/jewish-book-arts-festival. 

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