Lane Dworkin Authors + Innovators Festival
Save The Dates
October 29–November 16
Get inspired by Jewish Authors
and other community innovators.
Full lineup coming soon!
Past Events
Stories bring us together, illuminate our shared humanity, and keep vibrant cultural traditions alive. The Lane Dworkin Authors + Innovators Festival celebrates the power of storytelling by engaging acclaimed authors and speakers to spark curious minds with unforgettable events. The 2026 Festival will be held October 29 – November 16 and feature nationally recognized presenters alongside emerging literary voices.
We are asking for your support to help spotlight Jewish heritage, strengthen our community, and keep our programming affordable and open to all ages.
To help ensure the festival remains a welcoming hub for vibrant ideas, please consider making a tax-deductible gift of $180, $360, $540, or an amount meaningful to you by clicking the “Donate Online” button below and selecting Authors and Innovators Festival. For information on author sponsorships ($1,000+), please contact Marci Wiseman.
Thank you for your generosity, your love for the arts, and your commitment to our community. See you between the pages!
About the Festival
The JCC Lane Dworkin Authors + Innovators Festival exists to create a showcase for Jewish authors and innovators, and/or books of Jewish content. In so doing, the festival promotes awareness, appreciation, and pride in the diversity of the Jewish people; strengthens community consciousness of Jewish identity, history, and culture; and provides a community forum to stimulate dynamic and provocative dialogue.
WITH FOND MEMORIES OF SHELDON A. LANE
The JCC Lane Dworkin Authors + Innovators Festival is presented in memory of Sheldon A. Lane. His vision for the Festival continues through the support of his loving family.
JEWISH BOOK COUNCIL
The Jewish Book Council is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1943 to promote the publishing, writing and reading of books of Jewish interest. Visit jewishbookcouncil.org for more information.
FESTIVAL DIRECTOR
Marci Wiseman
FESTIVAL CHAIR
Wendy Howitt
FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Justin Blue
Ellen Comisar
Nikki Druckman
David Dworkin
Wendy Dworkin
Linda Epstein
Adina Feldman
Stacey Freed
Hannah Harnest
Sharon Kovalsky
Jacqui Lipschitz
Ron Newman
Liza Robbins Theuman
Lisa Waltzer
Festival Bookstore
Location: JCC Yiddish Center
Open 1 hour before and after all
scheduled festival events at the JCC.
Festival books provided by:
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