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Inaugural ‘Jewish Joy’ Convention Highlighting Pop Culture, Arts Scheduled for March 2026 in Florida
by Shiryn Ghermezian
A flyer for “Jewish Joy Con.” Photo: Jewish Joy, LLC
A unique three-day convention that will celebrate Jewish pop culture, the arts, and creativity was officially launched on Tuesday by organizers, and will take place in early spring 2026.
The inaugural Jewish Joy Con is scheduled for March 13–15, 2026, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
The convention will include live music, comedy, and storytelling; panel discussions with bestselling Jewish authors and special guests; meet-and-greets with Jewish actors, writers, leaders, and influencers; a marketplace highlighting Jewish-owned businesses and vendors; immersive experiences with Jewish food, tradition, and spirituality; and discussions about Jewish identity, resilience, and joy. There will also be a Shabbat dinner experience and “Matzah Ball” dance party.
The convention will unite authors, readers, artists, creatives, influencers, and small business owners. The space can hold up to 10,000 attendees, more than 300 vendors, and a main stage with more than 2,500 seats.
The convention is being organized by Jewish Joy, LLC, an umbrella organization that includes various initiatives including the Facebook group Jewish Women Talk About Romance Books, The Jewish Joy Book Club, The Jewish Joy Box of curated and delivered packages, and Jewish Joy Con. The founder and CEO of Jewish Joy LLC is international bestselling author Jean Meltzer. Jewish Joy LLC is organizing the convention in collaboration with Mischief Management.
Meltzer is the author of five novels: “The Matzah Ball,” “Mr. Perfect on Paper,” “Kissing Kosher,” “Magical Meet Cute,” and “The Eight Heartbreaks of Hanukkah.” She is also a founding member of The Artists Against Antisemitism, and the creator and host of the podcast “Chronically Fabulous with Jean Meltzer.”
For more information about sponsoring, exhibiting, or presenting at Jewish Joy Con, people can visit the event’s website. Ticket sales will open in August.
