Hear from thought leaders and speakers from around the world. Authors share their latest books, film directors go behind the scenes of their movies, experts sound off on engaging panel discussions, and more.
Upcoming Talks:
Virtual SJCC Book Fest: “Making Real Political Change”
November 1 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Young climate activist Solomon Goldstein-Rose ("The 100% Solution") and political science professor Eitan Hersh ("Politics is for Power") discuss what it means to move beyond political hobbyism, take action, and make real change.
Virtual SJCC Book Fest: Natan Sharansky & Gil Troy
November 8 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Human rights activist Natan Sharansky and co-author historian Gil Troy discuss Sharansky's new memoir, "Never Alone," a classic account of courage, integrity, politics, and Jewish belonging.
Virtual SJCC Book Fest: White House Women Then + Now
November 10 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jill Wine-Banks takes us inside her trial-by-fire as a young Watergate prosecutor and Taylor Lustig shares stories of hope and change from Obama's White House in this powerful author conversation moderated by KUOW's Ross Reynolds.
Virtual SJCC Screening: SHARED LEGACIES
November 12 @ 7:00 pm - November 16 @ 7:00 pm
The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating documentary, an urgent call to action. Watch the film and then join members of Seattle's Black-Jewish Clergy Group for a conversation, "Building Beloved Community."
Virtual SJCC: Book Fest in Your Living Room – Ben Katchor
November 17 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
MacArthur "Genius" and acclaimed graphic novelist Ben Katchor talks about his latest graphic novel, "The Dairy Restaurant," which explores NYC's iconic Jewish dairy restaurants, the product of kosher taboos and invention.
Virtual SJCC: Book Fest in Your Living Room – Rachel Bloom
November 21 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Rachel Bloom, the wickedly funny star and co-creator of "Crazy Ex-Girlfriend," discusses her new collection of hilarious personal essays, "I Want to Be Where the Normal People Are" in this multimedia presentation.