MJCCA Arts + Culture

09/24/2026

Your best bet to see most of what the Book Festival of the MJCCA has to offer? Buy a series pass! The pass gives you access to almost all events October 25-November 22 for one low price: $175 for members (a $435 value!) and $215 for community (a $575 value!). Get your series pass today! Note: Pass does not include access to the Amanda Kingloff crafting program, the Rebekah Lowin Shabbat lunch, the Jenny Barker flower workship, Dr. Jill Biden, Alon Shaya, Harry Connick Jr, or any books.
Tickets:

Tickets for Book Festival Series Pass 2026 in Atlanta from Leap. YOUR BEST BET! Member: $175 (a $435 value)Community: $215 (a $575 value) Purchase a Series Pass and attend the majority of our 2026 Book Festival programs* for one low price. * Please note: Series Passes are good for the majority of ou

09/02/2026

Don't miss a very special evening with master of the thriller Harlan Coben, author of the new book Plot Twist. Part memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, his insight into what makes a compelling tale is invaluable! Join us on Thursday, September 10 at 7:30 pm for a riveting conversation between Coben and Atlanta's own bestselling thriller author, Karin Slaughter.

Tickets: https://events.leapevents.com/event/harlan-coben-plot-twist

01/05/2026

Tickets are now on sale for this year's Jerry's Habima Theatre production, Mary Poppins JR, running March 5-15. Don't miss this whimsical adventure filled with imagination, wit, a spoonful of sugar, and a little bit of magic, featuring an inclusive and talented cast of actors with special needs performing alongside professionals.

Tickets 🎟️ atlantajcc.org/habima

11/14/2025

Join us for a very special Closing Night with Dr. Sanjay Gupta as he makes the empowering argument that there are effective options for relief that you can start practicing today to greatly reduce your chances of suffering pain tomorrow. His latest book, It Doesn't Have to Hurt: Your Smart Guide to a Pain-Free Life, is truly a pain-smart guide to a pain-smart life. Dr. Gupta rounds out another wonderful year of Book Festival on Sunday, November 16 at 7:00 pm!

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/sanjay-gupta-hurt

11/13/2025

In his travels through Israel and Gaza, Douglas Murray has seen the best and the worst humanity has to offer, and he has no trouble choosing a side. In his new book, On Democracies and Death Cults, he places the latest violence in the Middle East in its proper historical context. Don't miss his insightful discussion with political reporter Greg Bluestein on Saturday, November 15 at 8:00 pm.

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/douglas-murray-democracies

11/12/2025

Everybody loves a good spread! Russ & Daughters, the legendary NYC purveyor of Jewish comfort food, presents a new cookbook (Russ & Daughters: 100 Years of Appetizing) featuring a century of their delicious eats. Join co-authors Niki Russ Federman and Josh Russ Tupper in conversation with Atlanta restaurateur Jenny Levison on Friday, November 14 at 11:30 am. Featuring a bagel buffet brunch.

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/russ-and-daughters

11/11/2025

Calling all fashionistas! You won't want to miss Elyce Arons detailing her decades of friendship with renowned designer Kate Spade. Arons will discuss her memoir, We Just Might Make It After All, with Atlanta media personality Nadia Bilchik on Thursday, November 13 at 7:30 pm. Join us for an important conversation about creativity, mental health, and the power of friendship.

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/elyce-arons-make-it

11/10/2025

Welcome back to the Book Festival stage Jake Cohen, with his new cookbook Dinner Party Animal! Atlanta media personality Holly Firfer will pick Jake's brain about everything you need to cook and entertain with ease from this highly anticipated collection of 100 delicious recipes and sixteen inventive menus for every mood, occasion, and possible guest list. You won't want to miss this delicious event on Wednesday, November 12 at 7:30 pm!

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/jake-cohen-dinner-party-animal

11/09/2025

Award winning authors Georgia Hunter and Mary Morris join Atlanta bestselling author Jessica Handler for a meaningful discussion about WWII historical fiction and the power of love, family, and the human spirit. One Good Thing and The Red House are both beautifully written novels that are perfect for any book club to enjoy! Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 12:00 pm for a fiction extravaganza!

Tickets: https://www.showclix.com/event/georgia-hunter-mary-morris