The Mandel Jewish Community Center of Cleveland in Beachwood will kick off its 26th annual Cleveland Jewish Book Festival with its first event at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 21 during which author Jeannie Emser Schultz will share her memoir, “As the Stage Turned: The Front Row,” about the Highland Heights former entertainment venue, The Front Row Theatre.

For just over 25 years, the Cleveland Jewish Book Festival has held events highlighting books that explore Jewish life, Israel, history, the entertainment industry, relationships, cooking and more.

“I can truly say what keeps us going is our amazing partners in the community, both organizations and individuals that continue to support us monetarily, and just by showing up,” Beth Rosenthal, arts and culture program associate, told the Cleveland Jewis

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