From the Book Fair Chair
You are invited to join us for the
Why should a Jewish book fair still be in existence in the year 2012?
People can read anything they choose without leaving their home.
The latest headlines are streamed to our electronic devices 24 hours a day.
Certainly the JCC's Annual Jewish Book Fair provides the opportunity
to hear an author speak in person - but a quick tap on the iPad offers
almost the same.
While researching for this year's Jewish Book Fair, I used all types of
electronic devices to see and hear what kind of speakers the authors
would be. I listened to many author interviews on the radio and watched
countless authors speaking on YouTube. I also had the opportunity to see
many authors at live events. One lasting impression exists; experiencing
an author electronically is like going out to dinner and watching someone
else taste your food. Likewise, holding a printed book adds to the
experience of reading. The joy I feel when I pull a book from a shelf in
my home and share it with friends is unparalleled.
We are fortunate to live in a city that offers a thriving book fair -
extending throughout two centuries! The JCC's Annual Jewish Book Fair
has a life and spontaneity of its own each year, independent of personal
design. The subject matter published differs from year to year and, in the
end, themes seem to develop. This year there are books on arts, letters,
and science; our senses will experience both fine art and music as our
minds are stimulated by science and medicine.The U.S. election will be
over, so the Annual Jewish Book Fair will fill the gap with plenty of debate
in the areas of international politics and religion, while embracing those
of all faiths locally.
The Annual Jewish Book Fair is a unique gift offered to the Detroit Metro
community. Allow yourself to reserve time to grasp the moment and be
a part of this jewel of Detroit!
Best wishes and respect for all,
Sue Lutz
The Future of the Jews: How Global
Forces are Impacting the Jewish
People, Israel, and Its Relationship
with the United States
From the Director
receive an autographed copy of Stuart Eizenstat's book.
This may be a strange comparison, but these days in August as I write this
letter everything seems to be the 2012 Summer Olympics: every day, all
day, with highlighted events each evening that feature prominent and
emerging athletes.
I cannot help but make a comparison to our 61st Annual Book Fair. For
a little less time than the 17-day Olympics, our community also goes into
"Olympic mode"- Book Fair is every day, all day, with highlighted events
each evening that feature prominent and emerging authors.
Our programs include representation from all over the world, whether it is
the authors themselves or book content. In addition to the United States,
this year we represent England, Israel, Canada, Syria, Germany, Poland,
Hungary and France, just to name a few...
Our goal is to bring you the best of the best - not unlike that other
major event we all enjoyed this past summer!
Welcome to the 61st Annual Jewish Book Fair. Let the events begin!
Best,
To become a patron, please contact Shari Lebo at slebo@jccdet.org
or 248.432.5459.
61st Annual Jewish Book Fair
Patron Night
Saturday, November 10, 2012
6:45 p.m. - West Bloomfield
Stuart Eizenstat
AUTHOR OF
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STUART E. EIZENSTAT has held
senior positions in three presidential
administrations, serving in the White
House, the State Department, the
U.S. Treasury and as ambassador
to the European Union.
(Private dinner and book signing with Stuart
Eizenstat exclusively for Patrons of the Book Fair
at 8 p.m., following the presentation)
Patrons will be seated in a reserved section for the program and
Patron reception sponsored by the DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
Kosher catering provided by the Epicurean Group
BOOK STORE HOURS
West Bloomfield
Wednesday, November 7
6- 10 p.m.
Thursday, November 8
9:30 a.m. -10 p.m.
Friday, November 9
9:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
7- 10 p.m.
Saturday, November 10
Sunday November 11
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Monday, November 12
Noon - 9:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 13
Wednesday -Thursday, November 14-15
Friday, November 16
10 a.m. - 10 p.m.
9:30 a.m. -10 p.m.
7:30 - 3 p.m.
Saturday, November 17
8 - 11 p.m.
The Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit's
Sunday, November 18
9:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Annual Jewish Book Fair is a community-wide cultural and
Oak Park
Shari Lebo
MISSION STATEMENT
literary event, attracting a large and varied audience of more
than 20,000 people of all ages. It is the oldest and largest
Jewish book fair in the nation.
Prominent and emerging writers - from our community and all over
Friday, November 9
Sunday, November 11
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
9 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Monday -Thursday, November 12-15
10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, November 18
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
the world - in literature, the arts, philosophy, theology, history and
current events are invited to engage, educate and entertain.
JEWISH
Proud members ofAN BOOK
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