This all-day event, sponsored by the American Sephardi Federation, included book readings, author signings, book sales and tours at the Center for Jewish History. The event brought together authors and book lovers that write about and enjoy books relating to the culture, history, philosophy, religion, languages and experiences of the Sephardic Jews, past and present. There were hundreds of Sephardic-oriented books, including both new and hard to find titles, as well as antiquarian books. During the event, nine visiting authors discussed a wide range of topics including personal histories, Sephardic history, philosophy, culture and religion, some read directly from their books. People came from all over New York and New Jersey, and by and large, there was an atmosphere of fun and excitement; we are already looking forward to the 2011 Sephardic Jewish Book Fair!

Press Release (June 22, 2010) Press Release (July 16, 2010) List of Authors

See The Forward's article about the event entitled: "Giving Sephardic Literature Its Due"

The Sephardic Jewish Book Fair being held in the Great Hall Center for Jewish History

Visitors perusing a table of antiquarian books

Guests lined up to listen to the many different authors who read from and discussed their books.

Prof. Peninnah Schram of Yeshiva University's Stern College reading from her book:
"The Hungry Clothes and Other Jewish Folktales"

Author Jean Naggar speaking of her experiences growing up in Egypt, from her book, Sipping from the Nile