General Information

Celebrate the Jewish literary landscape in a day-long extravaganza of panels, interviews and talks with distinguished authors and fresh new voices - only at the JCCSF!

Get Up Close and Personal

BookFest is an annual, one-day literary event that provides a lively and intimate view of the thriving Jewish literary scene. Bringing together some of the brightest and most inventive writers from around the world, the festival fosters interest in Jewish literature and perpetuates a sense of the Jewish literary community.

Schedule
Author Events Sunday, November 1, 12:30 pm - 6:00 pm

On-site bookstore hours courtesy of The Booksmith
Sunday, November 1, 11:30 am - 6:00 pm

Click here for the full schedule.

Drop-in childcare available 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Ages 2 and older 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm in the teen center (Club 18). Reservations are appreciated but not required. For rates and information, please call 415.292.1299, ext.1146.

Registration required to attend festival. Tickets required for keynote. Call 415.292.1233 or email arts@jccsf.org.