PEN: Diaspora Capitals

Where: The Jewish Community Center, 334 Amsterdam Ave., New York City

New York City has always been a powerful attractor for migrants, transplants, and diverse communities of every imaginable type. But this city is only one of many that serves as a crossroad and meeting point—especially for writers. In this panel, we will discuss the special relationship between cities and diaspora communities, with writers and migrants from around the world. Participants will include writers from Turkey, Austria, Serbia, and elsewhere.

With David Albahari, Arnon Grunberg, Doron Rabinovici, and Elif Shafak; moderated by Joshua Ellison

Tickets: $15/$10 JCC and PEN Members, students with valid ID. Call (646) 505-4444 or visit www.jccmanhattan.org

Co-sponsored by Habitus: A Diaspora Journal and The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan