PAST: Here is a list of Jewish Literary Festival Events from MON, Oct 18th - TUES, Oct 26th that are around $10

All events listed below will take place the DC JCC at 16th & Q St, NW

All remaining events below are $11/$9Members/Seniors/Under 25

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Monday, October 25th

Jerry Muller Capitalism and the Jews

7:30pm

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The relationship of Jews to money is frequently the topic of speculation, humor and negative stereotypes, so often associated with bigotry that systematic exploration is regularly treated as taboo, or left to anti-Semitic ideologues. Beginning with historical links, Muller discusses the disproportionate success of Jews in capitalist economies, explores the most plausible explanations for this striking phenomenon and examines the remarkable range of Jewish responses to capitalism.

Tuesday, October 26th

Jessica Jiji Sweet Dates in Basra

7:30pm

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Part of the

Chaim Kempner Author Series.

Inspired by her family’s Jewish roots in Iraq, Jiji’s tale is a poignant tribute to the lost traditions and cultural harmony of Iraq before World War II. The novel tells the story of Kathmiya, an Arab girl sent to work as a servant in the city of Basra. Kathmiya meets Shafiq, a Jewish boy who proves that religion is no barrier to friendship. When British warplanes begin bombing Iraq, the power of an unbreakable childhood bond and a transcendent love must overcome the fractures of a collapsing society.

All events are general admission. Complete details at DJCC LitFest or call (202) 777-3251. Same-day tickets may be available for purchase 30 minutes before the event. Featured books will be sold at each event.

The Washington DC JCC

1529 16th St, NW (16th & Q)

Metro: Dupont Circle or take any of the S line buses along 16th St