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Listen to co-chairs Vanessa Valkin and Caryn Gootkin give a run down of the Festival events as they speak toJanice Liebowitz, presenter of People of the Book on ChaiFMhairs Vanessa Valkin and Caryn Gootkin give a run down of the Festival events as they speak to
Janice Liebowitz, presenter of People of the Book on ChaiFM

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JLF2023: CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE MIND AND SOUL

The 2023 Jewish Literary Festival in Cape Town will celebrate the Jewish connection to words, contribute to the cultural diversity of the Jewish community, and bring together the histories and experiences of readers and writers.

The festival enhances the Cape Town Jewish experience for readers and writers of all ages across a wide spectrum of genres without promoting any political or religious agenda. Our writers are either Jewish themselves, have a strong connection to the Jewish community or have chosen to write about Jews or Judaism. Festival goers will have the opportunity to talk directly to writers and fellow readers alike, playing an integral role in powering-up this otherwise under-represented category in the local publishing arena.

The festival volunteers are excited to curate a programme that promotes real conversations in the tradition and spirit of Jewish life.
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Great thinkers and writers at the Cape Town Jewish Literary Festival

The Jewish Literary Festival 2023 (JLF2023) will host some of the greatest thinkers and writers in the country on Human Rights Day (21 March) this year in Cape Town. Join us for a provocative series of  panels on business, politics, sport, history, narrative, identity, heroes, villains and much more!

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ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The 2023 South African Jewish Literary Festival (JLF) will be our fourth since its 2016 inception and we are so excited to be back in person after JLF 2020 was forced online during the Covid-19 onslaught.

OUR TEAM

OUR TEAM

In an effort to bring you fresh and diverse voices, the team has pulled together new and exciting as well as longstanding favourites.

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GALLERY

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