The Katz’s JCC’s Annual Festival of Arts, Books and Culture brings together thousands of individuals, families, and artists to revel in the rich tapestry of Jewish heritage and creativity.

THE VENUE

All events will be held at the Katz JCC unless otherwise noted 

1301 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 

The Festival will host movie screenings at the Katz JCC. It is located at 1301 Springdale Road Cherry Hill, NJ 08003.

Contact Us:

Need Assistance or have questions? Please contact the Department of Arts, Culture & Jewish Life at (856) 424-4444 x1275

For additional questions, please e-mail thefestival@jfedsnj.org.

FAQs

When does The Festival occur? 

The Festival will take place from Sunday, November 2 - Saturday, November 15, 2025. It is a 2 week long event with multiple events each day.

Where does The Festival take place? 

It occurs at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ. On the corner of Springdale Road and Kresson Road corner.

How are artists, authors, musicians, and performers selected?

Our committee of dedicated staff and volunteers work year-round to put together a thoughtful and compelling festival! We except submissions, attend conferences and research to make sure all selections fit well into the program.

What Makes The Festival Special



What is the Katz JCC Arts, Books, and Culture Festival? 

Katz JCC Festival of Arts, Books, and Culture celebrates creativity, diversity, and storytelling, uniting our community in a shared appreciation of the arts. The 2 week long event is filled with events that inspired, entertained, and educated, attendees of all ages enjoyed talks, performances, and interactive experiences from a diverse lineup of authors, performers, and experts.

Katz JCC's 36th Annual Festival of Arts, Books & Culture

Sunday, November 2 - Saturday, November 15, 2025

Artists, authors, musicians, and performers who wish to be considered for the Katz JCC's 36th Annual Festival of Arts, Books & Culture should submit an application. Please click on one of the links below.

Deadline for submission is June 1, 2025.

Community members and businesses who wish to sponsor the Katz JCC's 36th Annual Festival of Arts, Books & Culture should reach out to Leah Wolf, Chief Philanthropy Officer of the Jewish Federation of Southern New Jersey. She may be reached at lwolf@jfedsnj.org or 856.673.2539.

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