JCC Jewish Bookfair
The JCC's annual Jewish Bookfair is one of Central
Ohio’s largest and most popular literary events, and takes place each Fall.
The JCC's Jewish Bookfair features author appearances and book signings,
events and activities, and a wide selection of books for sale
either written by Jewish authors or about Jewish topics.
The 2008 Jewish Bookfair took place Nov. 3-18; dates for the 2009 event will be announced in the spring.
To download or view a copy of the 2008 JCC Jewish Bookfair brochure,
click here.
Many thanks are due to Hillary Warren for serving as chair of the 2008 JCC Jewish Bookfair, as well as Bookfair Committee members Mindy Agin, Helen Chronister,
Cathy Cory, Fran Duchene, Rhoda Edelman, Marsha Emerman, Janice Epstein, Marcie Gold, Tammie Golden, Gail Gross-Brown, Tami
Kamin-Meyer, Paula Krasnoff, Rachel Lichten, Miriam Linsey, Cheryl Lubow, Freda Margolies, Judy Maybruck, Cindy McLaughlin, Ann
Rubin, Jennifer Russell, Julie Wasserstrom, Gwen Werman and Laura Zakin.
Sponsorship for the 2008 Jewish Bookfair was provided by the following funds of the Columbus Jewish Foundation: The Lenore Schottenstein Jewish Arts Endowment,
the Betty and Charles Talis JCC Endowment Fund, Raymond and Pauline Kahn Cultural Arts Endowment Fund, David Zucker Fund for the
LYJCC, and the Charlotte and Ben Kahn Sight Impaired Fund.
The 2008 Bookfair Committee also thanks these sponsors and supporters: The Columbus Jewish Federation, Agudas Achim Synagogue, Temple Beth Shalom, Sebulsky
Fund of the Pittsburgh Foundation, Rose Caplan Endowment for Youth Literacy, The Mattlin Foundation, Rozanne and Jerry Stern,
Zusman Hospice, Barbara and Irving "Red" Spigner Jewish Bookfair Endowment Fund, Sher Bliss, Katzinger's Delicatessen, and Joel's Stride Rite, the JCC New Albany and College Avenue Parent Committees, Congregation Beth Tikvah, Epstein Memorial Chapel,
Hadassah, Jewish Family Services, National Council of Jewish Women, Temple Israel Sisterhood, Tifereth Israel Congregation, Tifereth Israel
Sisterhood, Spectrum Home Services, Jewish Community Relations Council of the Columbus Jewish Federation, Melton Center for Jewish
Studies, and OSU Hillel.
For more information about the JCC Jewish Bookfair, contact Butter at (614) 559-6233 or mbutter@columbusjcc.org .
Gallery Players
www.jccgalleryplayers.org
Purchase tickets to the 2008-2009 season's performances.
Auditions for Gallery Players' next
two productions, "Parade" and "The Tale of the Allergist's Wife"
Gallery Players, started in 1948, is the oldest semi-professional theater group in Central Ohio and strives to present a season lineup highlighting the Jewish experience and work by Jewish playwrights. Gallery Players does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion or gender when casting, and aims to present productions that are of interest to the Jewish and general communities.
Coming Dec. 13...
Gallery Players presents its Children's Holiday Show, Joseph and Koza, Dec. 13-21, in the Roth-Resler Theater. The production is being directed by Laurie Alexander.
Performances are scheduled for:
Saturdays, Dec. 13, 20 @ 7:30 p.m.
Sundays, Dec. 14, 21 @ 2:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 18 @ 7:30 p.m.
Adapted by Sean Hartley, and based on a short story by Isaac Bashevis Singer, Joseph and Koza takes place in the wild and superstitious kingdom of Mazovia in ancient Poland. Like other royal maidens, Princess Koza
faces danger - she's to be sacrificed to a river demon - but her rescuer isn't the usual sort. Instead of a Prince Charming, he's a nice young Jewish
goldsmith. Joseph, the goldsmith, wanders into Mazovia, whose backward inhabitants fear Zla, an evit witch. When she chooses Koza for the sacrifice,
even the king, Wilk, feels powerless. But Joseph convinces him and the rest of the townspeople that they are in control of their own demons, if only
they will believe in themselves.
Tickets are $12 for JCC members, $18 for nonmembers, $10 for senior members, $16 for senior nonmembers,
$8 for children or students, and $10 per ticket for groups of 10 or more. To purchase tickets or for more information
on the Gallery Players' season, Visit the Gallery Players' website www.jccgalleryplayers.org, or contact Jared Saltman at (614) 559-6248.
Columbus Jewish Film Festival
www.cjfilmfest.org
Featuring six days of gripping cinema, dynamic speakers and unforgettable events, the 5th annual Columbus Jewish Film Festival is being planned for March 7-12, 2009. The Columbus Jewish Film Festival is committed to presenting cutting-edge international films and programming that reflect a myriad of Jewish experiences. Don't miss it!
Art at the Center - Judaica Gallery
www.artatthecenter.com
At Art at the Center you can find that elegant or perhaps funky piece, maybe a modestly-priced gift, or a museum-quality collector's piece, or just something that pleases you. There is Judaica for everyone over a wide price range: Jewish arts and crafts, ritual items, Israeli and Yiddish posters, gifts, jewelry, and more.
Featured Artist: Yossi Steinberg
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Yossi Steinberg is a contemporary Israeli artist who uses hand painted acrylic resin in combination with silver or gold-plated wire to create beautiful Judaic art. He also incorporates beads and Judaic symbols. His style is whimsical yet rich in color and composition. All of his items are original designs. Yossi creates and works in Tel-Aviv, Israel.
Visual Arts
Brightly colored paintings, hand-crafted quilts,
stunning sculptures and intriguing photographs
are just examples of the beautiful pieces on
display throughout the year in the JCC’s
Goldberg Gallery, located in the building’s
lobby. Exhibits are free and open to the
community.
Exhibits are open Monday through Thursday from
8 AM - 10 PM, Friday from 8 AM - 6 PM, and Sunday from
9 AM - 8 PM.
For more information, call (614)
231-2731.
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