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:

2:00 pm: Missouri's Own Panel

Michael Vines - Harry Gets Wise: A Novel

Jerold Kreisman - Necessary Lives

Daniel Simakoff Milligan - Homer Garland Phillips: His Life And Fight for a Hospital

Rabbi Yonason Goldson - Grappling With The Gray: An Ethical Handbook For Personal And Business Prosperity

Location: The J, Mirowitz Performing Arts Center

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7:30 pm: Sports Night

Noah Gittell - Baseball: The Movie

Step up to the plate with film critic Noah Gittel as he presents the first comprehensive overview of the baseball film genre. Through a captivating multimedia presentation, Gittel examines how baseball movies have evolved and influenced modern cinema, offering insights into the cultural significance of these films. Moderated by Post-Dispatch Sportswriter Ben Hochman, this event promises to be a home run for sports enthusiasts and film lovers alike!

Location: The J, Mirowitz Performing Arts Center

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