JCC Rochester Authors + Innovators Festival

06/03/2026

Up next in the Authors + Innovators Spring Speaker Series:

Sunday, June 28, 4pm

Corey Rosen
A Story for Everything:
Mastering Diverse Storytelling for Any Occasion

People forget facts and figures. They never forget a good story! Join Author and The Moth StorySlams host Corey Rosen, for a humorous and heartfelt event with practical tips for delivering impactful narratives for professional, academic, and personal success.

In Conversation with Actor/Playwright Steve Rosen (The Other Josh Cohen, Dracula, A Comedy of Terrors)

Underwritten by Friends of Corey Rosen

General admission: $18 (JCC Members: $16)

Register here:
https://operations.daxko.com/online/2039/ProgramsV2/Events.mvc/offering?guid=126dfbe1-0b7e-11f1-99e6-00505692a808

05/27/2026

Many thanks to our underwriter Mona Friedman Kolko for sponsoring the fabulous Rabbi Shira Stutman as part of our Lane Dworkin Authors and Innovators Spring Speakers Series!

Would you like to sponsor a fabulous guest? Contact Marci Wiseman at (585) 461-2000 x237 or [email protected]

05/15/2026

What an uplifting and fun experience it was to welcome Rabbi Shira Stutman to Rochester! In conversation with Rabbi Rochelle Tulik of TBK, we couldn't have asked for a better evening!

05/11/2026

Tonight at 7pm! Tickets available at rjbf.org.

Up next in the Authors + Innovators Festival Spring Speaker Series...

Monday, May 11, 7pm
Rabbi Shira Stutman
The Jewish Way to a Good Life: Find Happiness, Build Community, and Embrace Lovingkindness

From love and s*x, to mourning and money, Rabbi Shira visits ten realms where we all get lost on occasion to deliver spirited, surprising wisdom. Hear practical, time-tested ways to enrich our daily routines.

Underwritten by Mona Friedman Kolko

Register now at https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/jewish-book-festival/

04/15/2026

Up next in the Authors + Innovators Festival Spring Speaker Series...

Monday, May 11, 7pm
Rabbi Shira Stutman
The Jewish Way to a Good Life: Find Happiness, Build Community, and Embrace Lovingkindness

From love and s*x, to mourning and money, Rabbi Shira visits ten realms where we all get lost on occasion to deliver spirited, surprising wisdom. Hear practical, time-tested ways to enrich our daily routines.

Underwritten by Mona Friedman Kolko

Register now at https://jccrochester.org/arts-culture/jewish-book-festival/

04/01/2026

It was a great Authors + Innovators Spring Speaker event with author Bonny Reichert, introducing us to her new book, How to Share an Egg! Check out her substack for recipes and other yummy tidbits: Bonnyreichert.substack.com

Happy Passover from your friends at the JCC Lane Dworkin Authors + Innovators Festival! October 26–November 22
rjbf.org

03/20/2026

We're just a few days away from welcoming Bonny Reichert to the JCC! Tuesday, March 24 at 7pm - Details at rjbf.org.

The JCC is thrilled to welcome Bonny Reichert on Tuesday, March 24, 7pm!

How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty

A moving culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family, sustenance and survival, from a chef, award-winning journalist and the daughter of a Holocaust Survivor

Underwritten by Ed and Blanche Fenster

***Bring a donation of kosher non-perishables for the Brighton Food Cupboard!***

General Admission: $18
JCC Members: $16

Tickets at rjbf.org

02/24/2026

The JCC is thrilled to welcome Bonny Reichert on Tuesday, March 24, 7pm!

How to Share an Egg: A True Story of Hunger, Love, and Plenty

A moving culinary memoir about the relationship between food and family, sustenance and survival, from a chef, award-winning journalist and the daughter of a Holocaust Survivor

Underwritten by Ed and Blanche Fenster

***Bring a donation of kosher non-perishables for the Brighton Food Cupboard!***

General Admission: $18
JCC Members: $16

Tickets at rjbf.org

02/23/2026

It's never too early to start thinking about Jewish books!

Attend the 75th Nation­al Jew­ish Book Awards Celebration

11/19/2025