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 ,•, ir. Rel.tie .34 k: 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 — COUNCIL