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Book Fair
Weinstein JCC Annual Jewish 
Book Fair & Gift Shop
An extravaganza of Jewish Books, authors and gifts for all ages!
2011 Book fair Dates: December 1-18, 2011
Adult Services Director Special Events Coordinator
Orly Lewis• 545-8610 Chanukah Gift Shop information
For over 35 years the Weinstein JCC has celebrated Jewish books and authors at its annual Book Fair. Our goal is to educate the community about Jewish literature and to stimulate discussion and thought regarding current Jewish issues, history, philosophy, literature and poetry.
Gift Shop
The Weinstein JCC Gift Shop will be open in the Sisisky Family Community Room in conjunction
with the Jewish Book Fair, Thursday, December 1 through Sunday, December 18, 2011. We have
the largest and best selection of new Chanukah and Judaic items! Everyone is invited to
shop for all gift giving occasions – Chanukah, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs, anniversaries, birthdays,
hostess gifts, new baby gifts, etc. Don’t forget your teacher gifts! We also have a large selection of Judaica for all your needs through out the year – Menorahs, Shabbat candlesticks, Mezzuzot, Kiddush cups, Tzedakah boxes, and a large selection of jewelry and housewares.
2011 Gift Shop Hours
Fri, Dec 2 8:30am – 3pm
Sun, Dec 4 9:30am – 5pm
Mon, Dec 5 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tues, Dec 6 8:30pm – 5:30pm
Wed, Dec 7 8:30am – 7:30pm
Thurs, Dec 8 8:30am – 9pm
Fri, Dec 9 8:30am – 3pm
Sat, Dec 10 6pm – 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 11 9:30am – 5pm
Mon, Dec 12 8:30am – 5:30pm
Tues, Dec 13 8:30am – 9pm
Wed, Dec 14 8:30am – 5:30pm
Thurs, Dec 15 8:30am – 9pm
Fri, Dec 16 8:30am – 3pm
Sat, Dec 17 6pm – 7:30pm
Sun, Dec 18 9:30am – 7pm
Connecting People One Book at a Time
Opening Book Fair Event
Thursday December 1st 7:00PM
Martin Fletcher – The List
Kick off event!
Emmy Award winning broadcast journalist Martin Fletcher has taken readers through the perils of his career covering harrowing stories around the globe (Breaking News) and then, in his National Jewish Book Award winning Walking Israel, they followed him on a once in a life time stroll along the majestic and historic coast of Israel. Now Fletcher takes readers on a completely different journey, one of hope and sadness, faith and despair, in a moving and poignant debut novel culled from the rich and also painful history of his family’s past in Europe during and after World War II, THE LIST.
Monday December 5th 12:30PM
Avrom Bendavid-Val -The Heavens Are Empty- Discovering the Lost Town of Trochenbrod
Co sponsored by the Men’s Club
Trochenbrod was the only freestanding, fully realized Jewish town in history. It began with a few settlers searching for freedom for the Russian Czars’ oppressive policies, but over the next 130 years Trochenbrod grew from a little row of houses to a bustling marketplace. In 1943, Trochenbrod vanished. Her residents slaughtered, her homes and factories razed to the ground. In The Heavens Are Empty Bendavid-Val masterfully preserves and fosters the memory of Trochenbrod.
Alicia Oltuski
Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds, Family and a Way of Life
Tuesday, December 6th at 11:00 am
The historic diamond district of New York’s 47th Street is a mysterious enclave. More than ninety percent of all diamonds enter the United States via the diamond district. In Precious Objects, the daughter of a diamond dealer, twenty-six year old journalist Alicia Oltuski, take readers behind-the-scenes to reveal the shrouded inner workings of the diamond industry and some of its most fascinating characters. Hosted by the Jewish Women’s Club
Co Sponsored by the Jewish Women’s Club – Wednesday December 7th 12:00PM (lunch)
Pam Jenoff – The Things We Cherished
$12 M / $15 NM
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2011 community read
An ambitious novel that spans decades and continents, The Things We Cherished tells the story of two fiercely independent attor¬neys who find themselves slowly falling for one another while working to defend the brother of a Holocaust hero against allegations of World War II–era war. Pam, a former attorney, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Army and diplomat with the State Department, she is an expert on Polish-Jewish relations and Holocaust issues. She is the author of The Kommandant’s Girl, which was an international bestseller and nominated for a Quill award, as well as The Diplomat’s Wife, Almost Home, A Hidden Affair. Co sponsored by Hadassah.
Monday December 12th 8:30AM (breakfast)
Steven Levy – In The Plex, How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
$3.50 M / $5 NM
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Drawing on unprecedented access to Google’s top management, from legendary co-founders Sergey Brin and Larry Page on down, acclaimed technology journalist and Hackers author Steven Levy tells the inside story of the astonishing success, influence, and ambition – as well as the embarrassing blunders – of what is arguably the most important and forward-looking company in the world today. STEVEN LEVY is a senior writer at Wired magazine.
Tuesday December 13th 6:00PM (dinner)
Ronda Robinson – Beyond Politics, Inspirational People of Israel
$18.00/$23.00 including dinner and author appearance
The charm of Israel comes to life with stories and photos of its colorful Jewish citizens. Beyond Politics features 18 amazing Israelis and is designed to show life in Israel behind the headlines. It offers a welcome balance to the way Israel often is represented in the news. Prepare to be moved and inspired by the passion, courage love and humor of ordinary Israelis living in extraordinary times. Robinson is an award winning writer and educator.
SPONSORED BY:
Book Fair Committee:
Sandy Sisisky/ Chair
Roxanne Grandis
Elaine Ragone
Kate Moore
Gail Moskowitz
Debbie Friedman
Betty Weissbecker
Claudia Biegler
Rebecca Winston
K.B. Basseches
Steve Beck
Andrienne Winkelmann
Elly Ipson
Dana Zedd
Paula Lutzky
Dennise Goodman Keil
Past partnering organizations:
Hadassah
Jewish Women’s Club
5400 Men’s Club
Women’s Room
Young Adult Division, JCFR
Jewish Community Federation of Richmond
Virginia Holocaust Museum
Richmond Council for Jewish Education
Congregation Or Ami