The Weight of Ink by Rachel Kadish is presented by Shakespeare & Company in partnership with the Jewish Federation of the Berkshires. Author Rachel Kadish will discuss her critically acclaimed novel The Weight of Ink, winner of the National Jewish Book Award and excerpts from a theatrical adaptation being developed by Kate Kohler Amory and Tamara Hickey. Letty Cottin Pogrebin will moderate the talk-back. The Weight of Ink, winner of the Jewish National Book Award, tells the story of two historians uncovering the secret history of a young Jewish woman living in London in the 1660s, and features alternating storylines set in the 21st and 17th centuries. The novel explores themes of resilience, agency, and forbidden love.  A reception will follow at 6 pm. For more info and tickets: https://shakespeare.org/shows/2024/jewishplayfestival/

No one will be turned away for lack of funds.  Please inquire with Federation, [email protected]