From Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks
Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks is delighted to host bestselling New York Times cookbook author and award-winning television host Pati Jinich for this year’s Literatour kick-off event.
On Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7 p.m., at the GoggleWorks Center for the Arts in Reading, Jinich, host of the James Beard Award-winning PBS series Pati’s Mexican Table, will share stories from her newest book, Foods of La Frontera, exploring the rich connections between food, family, culture, and identity.
Drawing on her Jewish heritage and her life in Mexico, Pati will discuss how her grandmothers influenced her understanding of tradition, resilience, and the power of sharing stories around the table. Guests will enjoy a screening of an episode from her television series highlighting Jewish life in Mexico City.
Tickets to the event are $36.00 and include a copy of Pati Jinich’s book, Foods of La Frontera. To RSVP, visit readingjewishcommunity.org or contact Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks at info@jfreading.org or 610-921-0624.
Attendees have the opportunity to become VIP sponsors, helping support Literatour Berks while enjoying an enhanced event experience. VIP sponsorship packages include early admission at 6:30 a.m., an exclusive photo opportunity with Pati Jinich, and priority access to the book signing. Sponsorship levels are available for $118.00 for one person, which includes one cookbook, or $180.00 for two people, which includes two cookbooks. These sponsorships provide a wonderful way to support the continued success of Literatour Berks and ensure that exceptional literary programming remains available to our community.
Literatour is presented by the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks in partnership with Exeter Community Library and the Jewish Book Council and is sponsored by DoubleTree by Hilton Reading. Sponsorship opportunities are available by contacting the Jewish Federation.
About the Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks
The Jewish Federation of Reading/Berks is the planning, coordinating, and fundraising arm of the Jewish community. The mission is to further the welfare of the Jewish and non-Jewish community, to plan for the philanthropic, physical, social, cultural, and educational advancement of the Berks County community, and to foster cooperation among local Jewish organizations directed toward that end.
