Northern Virginia J-Talks

An ongoing series of "J-Talks," conversations with authors and artists. Join us throughout the year for hard truths and inspiring stories, Jewish values, and living history — along with food, fiction, and humor!

J-Talks are held at the Pozez JCC in Fairfax, as well as around Northern Virginia at partnering synagogues, organizations, and area businesses who support offering literary arts programs for all ages, backgrounds, and interests.

Kirsten Fermaglich
A Rosenberg By Any Other Name: A History of Jewish Name Changing in America

Thursday, May 7, 12:30pm
Our think­ing about Jew­ish name changing tends to focus on clichés: ambitious movie stars who adopt­ed glam­orous new names or insen­si­tive Ellis Island officials who changed immi­grants’ names for them. But as Fer­maglich elegant­ly reveals, the real sto­ry is much more pro­found.

The J is a member of the Jewish Book Council. The above authors are members of the Jewish Book Council’s Author Network, which coordinates over 1,100 literary events each year across North America.

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The J is a member of the Jewish Book Council. Our J-Talks authors are members of the Jewish Book Council’s Author Network, which coordinates over 1,100 literary events each year across North America. Learn more at jewishbookcouncil.org

Host an Author
When authors visit, we provide funds for their travel, housing and per diem. Please consider “hosting” an author with a donation of $360, which will include a signed copy of your author’s book, four tickets to the author event, and recognition at the author event.