{"id":257161,"date":"2010-11-04T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2010-11-04T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdnews.com\/former-terrorist-opens-jewish-book-fair-nov-3\/"},"modified":"2010-11-04T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2010-11-04T07:00:00","slug":"former-terrorist-opens-jewish-book-fair-nov-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/test.sdnews.com\/es\/former-terrorist-opens-jewish-book-fair-nov-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Former terrorist opens Jewish Book Fair Nov. 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Born into terrorism, Mosab Yousef was an integral part of Hamas, the organization to which many suicide attacks on Israel are attributed. He\u2019s the eldest son of Hamas founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef. He\u2019s also been jailed multiple times since the age of 18 by the Israeli intelligence service Shin Bet. The West Bank native was in La Jolla on Wednesday, Nov. 3, to tell his story \u2014 but not from the angle of someone who withstood years of torture in an Israeli prison. Rather, he spoke from the angle of a changed man who discovered the message of loving one\u2019s enemies. He\u2019s now working hand-in-hand with the Shin Bet to promote peace in Palestine and his memoir is a highlight of this year\u2019s San Diego Jewish Book Fair, which runs through Nov. 16. Presented by the San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, the fair is featuring a number of acclaimed Jewish authors and events at the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center Jacobs Family Campus, located at 4126 Executive Drive. Tickets of varying prices can be purchased at www.sdjbf.org or (858) 362-1348. Ross Becker, a 15-time Emmy-nominated journalist from KUSI-TV, will interviewed Yousef at the event, and attendees purchase pre-signed copies of his book “Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue and Unthinkable Choices.” Yousef was trusted by the highest levels of Hamas and, before the age of 21, saw abject poverty, torture and death. He witnessed behind-the-scenes dealings of top Middle Eastern leaders who make headlines around the world. In an Israeli prison, he started to question who his enemies were and began a six-year quest that jeopardized Hamas, endangered his family and threatened his life.\u00a0 Because of his philosophical metamorphosis, Yousef is now viewed as a traitor to his family and has sought political asylum in the United States. Thursday, Nov. 4 \u2022 10 a.m. \u2014 Coffee with Jerry Muller, author of the new release “Capitalism and the Jews.” \u2022 Noon \u2014 Steven Pease discusses “The Golden Age of Jewish Achievement: The Compendium of a Culture, a People and Their Stunning Performance.” \u2022 2 p.m. \u2014 Talk with former Washington Post reporter and renowned journalist Marilyn Berger regarding her book abut Rick Hodes, who has been dubbed “the Jewish Mother Theresa.” \u2022 4 p.m. \u2014 Tea and talk with Cathleen Schine on her latest novel, “The Three Weissmanns of Westport,” an homage to Jane Austen\u2019s “Sense and Sensibility” \u2022 7:30 p.m. \u2014 Join leftist activist Todd Gitlin as he discusses and signs his latest book, which examines the U.S.-Israel relationship. 16th annual Jewish Book Fair highlights <\/b> Friday, Nov. 5 \u2022 10 a.m. \u2014 Meet San Diegan Jeff Rossman, chef and owner of Hillcrest\u2019s Terra restaurant, when he presents his new cookbook “From Terra\u2019s Table,” which features 140 dishes and shares sustainable ways to eat. \u2022 11 a.m. \u2014 Accomplished metalsmith Lisa Slovis Mandel shares her passion for pewter in a talk about her new book, “Pewter Studio.” \u2022 Noon \u2014 “Lunch and laugh” event with movie producer and writer Sam Hoffman, who will sign his book, “Old Jews Telling Jokes” Saturday, Nov. 6 \u2022 6 p.m. \u2014 Exclusive underwriter reception and talk with Gary Shteyngart, author of “A Super Sad True Love Story” and Mark Oppenheimer, whose “Wisenheimer: A Childhood Subject to Debate” tells his true-life tale of finding an outlet for his precocious hyperarticulation. Sunday, Nov. 7 \u2022 11 a.m. \u2014 “Family Day,” featuring games, a community mural, crafts, food making and tasting and a reading by Sylvia Rouss, author of “Sammy Spider\u2019s First Trip to Israel” \u2022 2 p.m. \u2014 Author, pastry chef and cooking instructor Paula Shoyer present her book “60 Dairy-free Recipes from Traditional to Trendy,” a compilation of dairy-free kosher recipes. \u2022 3 p.m. \u2014 Noah Hadas invites you to learn what the Talmud is, why it is important and how to study it as he presents “Talmud for Dummies.” Noah is the Director of Community Adult Education at the Agency for Jewish Education in San Diego County. \u2022 4 p.m. \u2014 Tribute to Yitzhak Rabin, the late prime minister of Israel \u2022 6:30 p.m. \u2014 Enjoy a special evening of comedy with Joel Chasnoff, who cut his comedy teeth opening up for Jon Stewart and Lewis Black of The Daily Show. Monday, Nov. 8 \u2022 10 a.m. \u2014 Coffee and conversation with Naomi Levy, author of “Hope Will Find You: My Search for the Wisdom to Stop Waiting and Start Living” Tuesday, Nov. 9 \u2022 4 p.m. \u2014 Laurie Strongin, author of “Saving Henry: A Mother\u2019s Journey,” talks about joining Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi to urge Congress to pass the Stem Cell Research Enhancement Act \u2022 5 p.m. \u2014 Dr. Lawrence Goldstein discusses “Stem Cells for Dummies” Tuesday, Nov. 16 \u2022 7:30 p.m. \u2014 Author of “Awesome Recipes & Kitchen Shortcuts,” San Diego\u2019s cooking star Sam Zien \u2014 better known as “Sam the Cooking Guy” \u2014 will offer food and conversation. For a complete event listing, locations and admission fees, visit \u00adwww.sdjbf.org.