Cleveland Jewish Book Festival

Mandel JCC’s Cleveland Jewish Book Festival is one of the premier Jewish book festivals in the country. Each year our committee identifies books written by nationally and internationally acclaimed authors that appeal to a wide variety of reading enthusiasts. Read the book and attend in-person programs with the authors who share the stories behind their books.

The 2024-2025 festival will be held in November 2024 and March 2025. Check out our amazing lineup here.

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2024-2025 Book Festival

In its 25th year, opening night kicks off a calendar of 13 events in November 2024 and March 2025. From fiction and non-fiction, books highlight Jewish life, Israel, Amercian diplomacy, spirituality, art, mystery and more.

Most events are free and open to the public. All in-person and virtual author presentations are accompanied by lively Q&A sessions. Books will be available for purchase at our partner Mac’s Backs-Books of Coventry in Cleveland Heights.