Communal Festival of Jewish book has become permanent and important event for Jewish communities. Initiated by “Joint” it is directed to Jewish revival and strengthening of interest to Jewish culture and books, glorifying of Jewish heritage and its uniqueness.
 
The peculiarity of this Festival implies in its influence not only on Jewish community but also on the outer world. In other words it carries to the society  information about the values of Jewish culture, what contributes to the mutual penetration of cultures, to mutual understanding and prevention of contradictions.

Festival program includes exhibitions, lectures, discussions, poetic readings, concerts and programs for children.  The exhibitions present items of Judaism, rare books, Jewish art, antiquary and even Jewish cartoons and movies.

Festival events are widely covered in mass media.