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 for JCC members on September 4, for the general public on September 7. Tickets go fast for Festival events, so we strongly encourage you to reserve in advance for free and paid programs.

• For tickets to most paid events, call Box Office Tickets at (800) 494-TIXS or online at www.washingtondcjcc.org/litfest.
• For tickets to Nextbook events (Ruth Wisse, October 7; Shalom Auslander, October 15), please purchase tickets online at www.nextbook.org.
• Tickets for Steven Lee Beeber on October 9 only are available at www.ticketmaster.com, (202) 397-SEAT or at the Black Cat box office, everyday from 8:00 pm–Midnight (cash only).
• For tickets to free events, visit www.washingtondcjcc.org/litfest or call (202) 777-3250.

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 and 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 16th Street NW, on the corner of 16th and Q Streets.
 
Public Transit

Take Metro to Dupont Circle and exit via the North exit (Q Street). Walk east to 16th Street.

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 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 October 6—16. The 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 www.jcccafe.com.

Volunteer

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

Throughout the Festival

Israillustrators 2007: Illustrations from Israeli Children’s Books
In the Barbara & Harold Berman Café and in the Ina and Jack Kay Community Hall

In conjunction with Rutu Modan's presentation of Exit Wounds on October 11, the Jewish Literary Festival, the J's Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery and the Embassy of Israel have teamed up to present Israillustrators 2007. This colorful banner exhibition features children's book illustrations by leading Israeli illustrators. Selected works from this exhibition have been displayed in Israeli pavilions at international book fairs and at other literary events in 30 countries in Europe, Asia and South America. Israeli Illustrator Liora Grossman curated the exhibition, and it is on loan from the Israeli Foreign Ministry.

Presented in partnership with the J's Ann Loeb Bronfman Gallery. Co-sponsored by the Embassy of Israel as part of the Israel @ 60 celebrations.

Community Outreach

In partnership with Toyota Motor Sales, USA and District of Columbia Public Schools, the Washington DCJCC is entering the third year of the Toyota Book Initiative, a program committed to placing 1,000 books into every public elementary school library in Southeast Washington DC. Together, we will revitalize these libraries and help encourage students to read. If you would like to participate in this historic program, please visit our web site at http://washingtondcjcc.org/volunteer

General Information

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