Saint Louis Jewish Book Festival

The St. Louis Jewish Book Festival is an annual celebration of authors, books, and ideas during early November, with additional author events year-round. The range of author topics is vast: business, cooking, economics, family, fiction, history, music, religion, sports, and more.

Now in its 45th year, the Festival is nationally recognized for both its excellence and its size - it is one of the largest in the country with more than 10,000 audience members annually. People from all backgrounds and religions come to Festival events to hear premier speakers, share their thoughts, and ask questions.

Schedule of Events:

5:00 pm: Women's Memoir Panel

Sara Glass - Kissing Girls on Shabbat: A Memoir

Sara Glass recounts her heartfelt coming-of-age story within a controlling Hasidic community. This memoir reflects her courageous struggle to embrace her queer identity while navigating the complexities of family and faith. Glass's narrative is a testament to love, acceptance, and the fight for personal truth.

Rossi - The Punk Rock Queen of the Jews: A Memoir

Experience the wild and vibrant journey of Rossi, a former punk-rocker turned Chasidic rabbi's "cult buster." Her rebellious spirit and fierce determination shine through in this electrifying memoir, detailing her transformation from a life of defiance to one of empowerment and purpose within the Jewish community.

Sara Sherbill - There Was Night and There Was Morning: A Memoir of Trauma and Redemption

Sara Sherbill's searing memoir offers an unflinching look at her upbringing in an abusive rabbinical family. Through powerful storytelling, she navigates the complexities of love, trauma, and healing, ultimately finding a path to redemption. This panel promises to be a deeply moving exploration of the human experience.

Location: The J, Mirowitz Performing Arts Center

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