New York Jewish Book Festival
Featuring Forward senior writer, Benyamin Cohen
Sun, Nov 16, 2025
12 A.M. ET
The Museum of Jewish Heritage
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The 2025 New York Jewish Book Festival will be held on Sunday, November 16 at the Museum of Jewish Heritage – a Living Memorial to the Holocaust. The Forward’s senior writer, Benyamin Cohen will be among the featured speakers. Benyamin is the author of two books, “The Einstein Effect: How the World’s Favorite Genius Got Into Our Cars, Our Bathrooms, and Our Minds” and “My Jesus Year: A Rabbi’s Son Wanders the Bible Belt in Search of His Own Faith.”
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