About the Festival

The Hyman S. & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival brings books to life each autumn by featuring the writers and personalities behind the pen. It offers our nation’s capital a unique glimpse at the year’s best in American and international Jewish letters, recognizing both emerging and well-established writers.

• Tickets
• Seating
• Location
• Public Transit
• Parking
• Dining
• Volunteer
• Throughout the Festival
• Community Outreach
• General Information

Tickets

• On sale August 1. Tickets go fast for Festival events, so we strongly encourage you to reserve in advance for both free and paid programs.
• For tickets to paid events call Box Office Tickets at (800) 494-TIXS or online at washingtondcjcc.org/litfest.
• Same-day tickets will be available starting one hour before the event, subject to availability. All ticket sales are final. JCC Members, students with ID, seniors, persons under 25, and groups of eight or more may purchase tickets at the discounted rate.

Seating
All seating is general admission. Reserved seating is available for patrons with special needs. The Aaron & Cecile Goldman Theater is equipped with infrared hearing devices. Listening devices are made possible by a gift from the Lois & Richard England Family Foundation. ASL interpretation will be provided during certain events. For more information please contact litfest@washingtondcjcc.org.

Location
Unless otherwise stated, all events will be held at the Washington DCJCC, located at 1529 16^th Street NW, on the corner of 16^th and Q Streets.
 
Public Transit

Take the Metro to Dupont Circle and exit via the North exit (Q Street). Walk east to 16^th Street. Take the S bus and exit at 16^th and Corcoran or 16^th and P Streets. Take the G bus and exit at 16^th and P Streets.

Parking

• Pay only $4 with validation to park at Colonial Parking Lot on 1616 P Street NW—only one and a half blocks from most Festival events. Your ticket must be validated at the Washington DCJCC’s Front Desk. Hours: Monday–Thursday 6:00–11:00 pm, Friday–Saturday 6:00 pm–Midnight, Sunday 7:00 am–11:00 pm.
• Limited spots are available in the Washington DCJCC parking lot adjacent to the 16th Street J. Rates: $2 per hour (maximum $5 per evening with validation at Front Desk), $3 flat fee for Members. Hours: Monday–Sunday 6:00–11:00 pm. Free spots are available during daytime hours on a first-come/first-served basis.

Dining
Ticket holders receive a 10% discount at the JCC Café September 14-24. The Barbara and Harold Berman Café is conveniently located on the first floor of the Washington DCJCC and offers a delicious, varied menu of Middle Eastern and American food. All food served at the Café is certified kosher under the Vaad of Washington. For reservations, call (202) 387-3246, or view the menu at jcccafe.com.

Volunteer
Want to help out at events and attend others for free? Volunteer for the Festival! Please contact the Festival Assistant at litfest@washingtondcjcc.org or at (202) 777-3250 for more information.

General Information
(202) 777-3250
litfest@washingtondcjcc.org
www.washingtondcjcc.org/litfest