Hurricane Sandy forced the cancellation of two of the featured authors of the 2012 Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts: David Javerbaum and Alicia Oltuski.
 
During the course of one week in May 2013, the Ann Katz Festival of Books and Arts, Second Edition will present these two renowned authors as well as a screening of the documentary BESA: The Promise, a featured film of and Indianapolis' Film Festival and an Official Selection of the 2012 Heartland Film Festival. 

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David Javerbaum
The Last Testament, A Memoir by God
Monday, May 6 | 7 pm 
 

  
Jabber with Javerbaum. David Javerbaum, a 12-time Emmy award winner and the former head writer and producer of The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will discuss, among other things, his book, The Last Testament, A Memoir by GOD. Javerbaum's book explores a fictional account of what "really" happened in the Hebrew and Christian Bibles. Javerbaum puts a while new spin on these familiar testaments.
 
David Javerbaum will share his comedic insights with us in an irreverent and thought-provoking evening starting with his short video, God-It Getteth Better.
 
$8 NM / $5 M   REGISTER
Sponsored by NUVO.
   
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Alicia Oltuski 
Precious Objects:
A Story of Diamonds, Family and a Way of Life
Wednesday, May 8 | 7 pm 
 

Diamonds are Forever, but Alicia Oltuski is only at the JCC on May 8.
Alicia Oltuski, who grew up in New York's diamond district, in a diamond family, will take readers behind the scenes for a colorful and entertaining look at the diamond industry as she discusses her book, Precious Objects: A Story of Diamonds, Family and a Way of Life. This entertaining evening will have more surprises than a diamond has facets!
 
$8 NM / $5 M   REGISTER
Sponsored by Aronstam Jewelers.
   

 

A $2,000 Diamond Ring Raffle!

From Aronstam Jewelers
 
“Diamonds are a girl’s best friend” and they could be your best friend too, because we’ve added some sparkly surprises to this evening! Aronstam Jewelers has generously donated a stunning 3-ring diamond set and we are selling raffle tickets for this magnificent diamond jewelry (valued at $2,000.) Raffle tickets may be purchased at either JCC membership desk (must be paid for with cash or check only. Credit/debit cards are not allowed due to Indiana gaming laws.) Prices are as follows:

o 1 ticket = $5
o 5 tickets = $15
o 10 tickets = $25

By purchasing an admission ticket to the Alicia Oltuski event, you will also have an opportunity to purchase a single raffle ticket at the door, the night of the event, for only $1! Alicia Oltuski will draw the winning raffle ticket the evening of the event. Winner need not be present to win. Jewelry will be released to winner after all checks have cleared (approximately one week following event.) JCC employees may purchase raffle tickets.

 
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BESA: The Promise
Producer, Bill Morgan
Thurs, May 9 | 7 pm
 





BESA: The Promise is an award-winning documentary that presents a powerful human drama compounded by a devastating twist. An independent feature documentary, this film is about the Albanian Muslims who saved Jews during the Holocaust. Told through the images of photographer Norman Gershman - and through first person accounts by the rescuers themselves, the stories of these courageous Albanians are brought to life. BESA: The Promise is the last great untold story of World War II. It is a story that bridges generations and religions, uniting fathers and sons, Muslims and Jews.
 
Following the screening, the audience will have an opportunity to talk with the film's producer, Bill Morgan.
   
$8 NM / $5 M   REGISTER
In partnership with Heartland Truly Moving Pictures.