FIFE-DAVIS FAMILY ANNUAL JEWISH BOOK FAIR NOVEMBER 2— NOVEMBER 30, 2026
All Book Fair authors will be in-person unless otherwise noted.
When We See You Again By Rachel Goldberg-Polin
Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 at 10:00 AM In-Person Discussion with Virtual Author
Join Rachel Goldberg-Polin for a powerful and deeply personal conversation about grief, resilience, and hope as she reflects on the loss of her son, Hersh, and shares insights from her moving memoir. Presented in partnership with Jewish Community Federation of Richmond.
$ 25 per person | book included with ticket purchase
The Last Free Women By Rebecca Blumenstein
Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 | 11:00 AM Cohosted by Jewish Woman’ s Club
Rebecca Blumenstein is President, Editorial of NBC News, whose book, The Last Free Women, is an inspiring account of four young Afghan women rebuilding their lives in America after a daring escape from Taliban-controlled Kabul.
Book signing to follow event | Free + Open to the Community
The Half Life By Rachel Beanland
Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 | 7:00 PM
Local Richmond and bestselling author Rachel Beanland returns with The Half Life, a richly layered historical fiction novel of love, loyalty, and secrets set against the backdrop of a U. S. Navy base in Italy, and will discuss the inspiration behind her compelling new work.
Book signing to follow event $ 18 member | $ 22 nonmember
Cohosted by 5400 Club
In-Person Discussion with Virtual Author • Every Monday in November 2026 • 12:30 PM
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Contact Meg Oberhand, Cultural Arts & Community Engagement Coordinator, moberhand @ weinsteinjcc. org for more information
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