The Mandel Jewish Community Center's annual Cleveland Jewish Book Festival begins Nov. 9 and continues though March 19, 2023.

The 23rd annual festival celebrates Jewish authors, books and ideas.​ Eighteen books in total will be featured, written by nationally and internationally recognized authors.

Many events will be free and open to the public. 

Ethan Weiss, co-chair of the Cleveland Jewish Book Festival, ​spoke with Spectrum News about opening night, as well as the authors who will be featured.

Click on the video box above to view the interview.