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Diane and Barry Wilen Virtual Book Festival

2024-25 Virtual Book Events

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The Diane and Barry Wilen Virtual Book Festival at the David Posnack JCC delivers the energy of a live literary event straight to your screen. With a diverse lineup of acclaimed and emerging authors, the festival features engaging virtual panels and interactive discussions for all book lovers to enjoy.  


A Place to Hide: A Novel by author Ron Balson
From the winner of the National Jewish Book Award
In 1938, Teddy Hartigan—a privileged diplomat from a wealthy D.C. family—is sent to the U.S. Consulate in Amsterdam as
Nazi power surges and staff flee.
Time: Jun 30, 2025 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84156986557?pwd=NuRQi3TdWaDDya7O9JrU9aW89yIiRm.1 
Meeting ID: 841 5698 6557
Passcode: BALSON

Lolita at Leonard’s of Great Neck and other Stories from the Times by Shira Dicker
Rich with authentic detail and insight, these compelling stories sweep the reader along on an intimate, uniquely
Jewish journey from 1974 through the first decade of the new millennium as the characters wrestle with identity,
independence, ambition, sexuality, faith, and love.
Time: Jul 7, 2025 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85626680726pwd=JGOcCMhw9yGGjH6O7iuPljJr4O1ajx.1 
Passcode: LOLITA

Paper Brigade with JBC's editor Becca Kantor
Time: Jul 14, 2025 03:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81661077419pwd=TrEjX8rYAYjgzmGOccQJaaKszMMtDz.1 
Meeting ID: 816 6107 7419
Passcode: JBC

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