Helena Kriel in conversation
Helena Kriel’s debut memoir, set in 1990s South Africa, emerges from the darkness of apartheid. The Year of Facing Fire centres around Helena’s dying brother, who has kept his illness a shameful secret as he
20 August – 14 September
This year, the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival (SJWF) brings some of the best contemporary Jewish writing from around the world. Join us for an exploration of Jewish identity and global issues with authors from South Africa, Germany,
Diane Armstrong in conversation with Michaela Kalowski
On Monday April 13 2020, Diane Armstrong, a 2019 guest to the Shalom Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, joined Michaela Kalowski for a conversation over Zoom. Diane discussed her writing process, research for her upcoming book,
Diane Armstrong in Conversation with Michaela Kalowski
Diane Armstrong is a child Holocaust survivor who was born in Poland in 1939 and arrived in Australia in 1948. An award-winning journalist and bestselling author, she has written six books including her family memoir, Mosaic.
Rabbi Dr Ariel Burger in conversation with Michaela Kalowski
On Sunday April 5 2020, Rabbi Dr Ariel Burger, a 2019 guest to the Shalom Sydney Jewish Writers Festival, joined Michaela Kalowski for a conversation over Zoom. What transpired was an hour of community building,
Ariel Burger in Conversation with Michaela Kalowski
You're invited to an online conversation with Rabbi Dr Ariel Burger, Elie Wiesel’s former student, who visited the Sydney Jewish Writers Festival in 2019. Ariel is an educator, writer and artist and was mentored by
5 books we’re reading this book month
The weather is cold, the days are dark, and there’s nothing we’d rather be doing than being curled up in bed, with a good book. Or on a train. In between meetings. On the toilet. It’s book month, and we’re happy to be reading anywhere, and everywhere. However you’re celebrating book month: whether you’re planning on coming along to Sydney Jewish Writers’ Festival or heading down to a bookstore on Love Your Bookshop Day; we think you should start by reading one (or all) of these amazing books.