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 2, 11:00 am - 6:30 pm

Film Screening Sunday, November 2, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

On-site bookstore hours courtesy of The Booksmith
Sunday, November 2, 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Click here for the full schedule.

Drop-in childcare available 10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Ages 2 and older 10:00 am - 6:30 pm in the teen center (Club 18). Reservations are not required, but are appreciated. For rates and information, please call 415.292.1299, ext.1146.

FREE. No reservations required to attend festival. Tickets required for keynote and closing sessions. Order tickets today! Call 415.292.1233 or visit the JCCSF Box Office.