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Book festival of the MJCCA
This is the eighth best-seller from Ottolenghi, who won critical acclaim for his examination of Arab and Israeli food in his birthplace, Jerusalem.
October 16, 2020, 3:01 pm
Ottolenghi Cookbook Aims for Maximum ‘Flavor’
The Israeli-born author and chef looks far beyond his home country for inspiration.
By Bob Bahr
October 16, 2020, 2:05 pm
Leven Prescribes Constructive Change
New book emphasizes the importance of good relationships in creating meaningful business strategies
By Bob Bahr
Shoe mogul Steve Madden owns up to overcoming his demons as his memoir makes for a meaningful, truthful read. Best of all, he thinks fashion will come back strong in 2021.
October 16, 2020, 2:04 pm
Madden Stitches Together Compelling Story
‘The Cobbler’ shows how a shoe mogul upended the industry, fell from grace and returned stronger.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Arnica Spring Photography // Blank, pictured here at the headquarters of the Arthur Blank Family Foundation in Atlanta, is donating all the profits of his new book to the National Center for Civil and Human Rights.
October 16, 2020, 6:12 am
Arthur Blank’s Book Urges Pledge to Community
Caring for the neighborhood was an important part of his Jewish childhood in Queens, N.Y.
By Bob Bahr
October 16, 2020, 6:11 am
Book Festival Goes Big, Virtual
Online this year, the Book Fest in Your Living Room has half the number of authors, but larger audience expected.
By Roni Robbins
Jared Powers
August 14, 2020, 12:55 pm
Marcus JCC Receives $50K CARES Act Grant
The National Endowment for the Arts has awarded 19 organizations money for coronavirus relief.
Last year, Grossman, left, co-starred in the Lionheart Summer Children’s production of “The Princess and the Pea.”
August 14, 2020, 8:54 am
Artsy Thespian Nests in Historic Norcross
Multi-faceted Bob Grossman performs, facilitates art, and tutors children to round out his productive ‘retirement.’
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Matt Lieberman says that he will not be "distracted" or "deterred" in his campaign for the U.S. Senate.
August 10, 2020, 7:20 am
Lieberman Novel Embroiled in Racial Controversy
The Jewish Democrat defends the alleged racial content of his literary work in the face of criticism and calls for him to withdraw from Senate race.
By Dave Schechter
Pam Morton, director of author events for the Book Festival of the MJCCA, lays out the exciting upcoming author events.
July 6, 2020, 6:39 am
Book Fest Proceeds with Notable Authors
Festival director explains how author events have progressed during the global health crisis and hypes presentations scheduled for next month.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Jared Powers, CEO of the Marcus JCC gives the community a tutorial on what to expect when arriving during COVID-19 precautions.
June 5, 2020, 7:13 am
JCC Reopens After COVID-19 Closure
As the 52-acre Zaban Park campus begins phase one of its reopening, the summer outlook includes a mix of in-person and online programs and services.
By Dave Schechter
Photos courtesy of Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue // Marlo and Phil embark on a fascinating journey with 40 high-profile couples to create their 600-page book.
May 11, 2020, 7:41 am
Icons Marlo Thomas and Phil Donahue Zoom with MJCCA
‘What Makes a Marriage Last’ is a book you will want to last, as it provides a lot of secret sauces and gut-level honesty in relationship experiences.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photo by Andrea Cipriani Mecchi // Jen Weiner, a New York Times best-selling author new novel explores friendship and forgiveness.
April 24, 2020, 7:14 am
MJCCA Book Festival in Your Living Room
Book Festival of the MJCCA, and the festival folks devised new free programming to get us through the laying low times. Author Zooming is the new rage.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photo by Michael Lionstar // John Carreyrou writes about one of the biggest corporate frauds since Enron.
January 29, 2020, 12:33 pm
Reporter Goes For Blood and Topples Deception
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter John Carreyrou’s book “Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup” will be featured at the MJCCA's Page from the Book Festival Feb. 4.
By Marcia Caller Jaffe
Photo by Eddie Samuels // Michelle Nunn, who leads CARE USA and ran for U.S. Senate in 2014, interviews the Clintons about their book and lives.
December 23, 2019, 11:57 am
YIR: From The Fonz to the Former First Lady
The 28th annual Book Festival of the MJCCA hosted some of its largest crowds this year, with a final count of 12,000 in attendance during the two-week event.
By Roni Robbins
November 20, 2019, 2:59 pm
Final Chapter
As the book festival wraps up, hear from Henry Winkler, Bari Weiss, Nikki Haley, and Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
By Roni Robbins
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