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Sad news 😢We are sad to share the passing of Lucette Lagnado, a writer, a journalist, a refugee, and an immigrant. Her book, THE MAN IN THE WHITE SHARKSKIN SUIT, the 2008 Sami Rohr prize winner, was a stunning work that traced her family's exodus from Cairo to Paris to New York and their struggles throughout. Lagnado was an award-winning reporter for the Wall Street Journal and a vibrant member of the Jewish community. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones. May her memory be a blessing. ⁠http://bit.ly/2LfENSR ... See MoreSee Less

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The Nazis were not the first or the last group to destroy books they considered subversive—but the Nazi book burnings have become a cultural symbol for censorship in all its forms. In this American WWII poster, propagandists used the book burnings to remind Americans they were engaged in “man’s eternal fight against tyranny.” Exercising the right to read or write a book was a way of taking up arms against Hitler. Today, we can consider the symbolic importance of books as conveyors of free speech. What importance does open access to books continue to have in our world? https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/nazi-book-burnings-recurring-symbol?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=190526%20he&utm_content=nazi%20book%20burnings%20recurring%20symbol ... See MoreSee Less

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We can't wait for Jonathan Ancer's new book, Betrayal to come out. And hope he knows he's on the JLF2020 programme!Betrayal, a kind of sequel to Spy, has been written, edited and proofread and is on its way to the printer. It should be out by August. I was thrilled to see this note from the most excellent proofreader. ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you - I can't wait for JLF2020 - a literary highlight.

We're still on a high after our hugely successful event last night at which skilled interviewer Pippa Hudson - Cape Talk spoke to world renowned author Heather Morris about her book, The Tattooist of Auschwitz.

Heather told a packed and visibly moved audience at the A4 Arts Foundation how she came to know Lale Sokolov and write his remarkable story, which is both a testimony to the Jews who experienced the hell that was Auschwitz and a tender love story.

Big thanks to Josh Ginsburg and Lian Anstey and the A4 team for entrusting us with your space and being so helpful.

And a special thank you to Heather and Pippa for spending the evening with us – it meant so much to every person who was fortunate to be there last night.

And congratulations to Gail Kirsch who was the lucky winner of two tickets to JLF2020! ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

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Well done to all!

Fab. Saw Heather twice at FLF. And got to hang with you 💋

WIZO Johannesburg can't wait to welcome you on Thursday night Heather Morris!!

Well done 👍

An amazing evening can’t wait for the Jewish literary festival Thanks to the organizing team!

Wish I was there to listen to these clever women

Reminder: Jewish Literary Festival brings you Heather Morris 20 May 2019 — Book now - https://mailchi.mp/4364e07818cb/… ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Reminder: Jewish Literary Festival brings you Heather Morris 20 May 2019 — Book now - https://mailchi.mp/4364e07818cb/jewish-literary-festival-brings-you-heather-morris-20-may-2019-reminder-to-book-now-1355489

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Hello - I cannot find this event on Quicket and there is no live link in the photo above. Are tickets on sale at the door?

Jewish Literary Festival brings you Heather Morris 20 May 2019 — Book now - https://mailchi.mp/f41263bb0879/… ... See MoreSee Less

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Jewish Literary Festival brings you Heather Morris 20 May 2019 — Book now - https://mailchi.mp/f41263bb0879/jewish-literary-festival-brings-you-heather-morris-20-may-2019-book-now-1352785

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Jewish Literary Festival brings you Heather Morris author of the bestselling 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' on May 20, 2019 - https://mailchi.mp/bde6e4617a9c/…

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3 months ago

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Michael David Lukas Named Winner of the 2019 Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature Winner

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The Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature, a program of the Jewish Book Council, is pleased to announce that Michael David Lukas, author of

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Read, and listen to a recording of a letter read by then 100-year-old Holocaust survivor Helen Fagin on how books save lives ... See MoreSee Less

3 months ago

A 100-Year-Old Holocaust Survivor on How Books Save Lives

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“There are times when dreams sustain us more than facts. To read a book and surrender to a story is to keep our very humanity alive.”

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