About the Festival

The Hyman S & Freda Bernstein Jewish Literary Festival, hosted in Washington D.C., presents the year's best in Jewish works by both emerging and established writers from across the globe. An annual celebration of Jewish literature, the Festival features engaging author panels, readings and talks for avid lovers of fiction, poetry, history, humor, children’s stories and much more.

• Tickets
• Seating
• Location
• Public Transit
• Parking
• Dining
• Volunteer
• Books
• General Information

Tickets

On sale September 15. Purchase tickets online or call (202) 777-3251. All ticket sales are final. JCC Members, seniors, persons under 25 and groups of eight or more may purchase tickets at the discounted rate. Same-day tickets will be available starting 30 minutes before the event, subject to availability. Service charges apply to all credit card transactions.

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 available upon request; please email 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

Via Metro red line, exit the Dupont Circle station by the North (Q Street) exit. Walk east to 16th Street. Via bus, take the S1, S2 or S4 along 16th Street.

Parking

Pay only $4 with validation to park at Colonial Parking Lot on 1616 P Street NW; validation available at Washington DCJCC front desk.

Dining

At this time, the JCC Cafe is not open. If you are looking for Kosher food, try Eli's Restaurant on 1253 20th Street, NW - just across Dupont Circle! Other local Dupont area spots include Pasha Bistro, Kramerbooks & Afterwords Cafe, Raku and Stoney's Bar and Grill.

Volunteer

Interested in helping at one event and attending another event for free? Click here to sign up or call (202) 777-3251.

Books

Featured books will be sold on the night of each event, and are also available for sale at our Festival Store and online with event tickets.

General Information

(202) 777-3251
litfest@washingtondcjcc.org
washingtondcjcc.org/litfest