Carol Becker, owner of William Greenberg Desserts, will appear at the 22nd annual NW Ohio Jewish Book Festival on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m. in the Toledo area. She will discuss William Greenberg Desserts Bakes Vegan, her plant-based cookbook drawn from more than seventy years of New York baking tradition. Tickets are $18, or $36 with the book.
An Afternoon Rooted in Tradition
The festival, presented by the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Greater Toledo, runs from October 26 through November 15 and brings readers together with authors whose work speaks to Jewish life, history, and community. As the Cleveland Jewish News reported, this year’s lineup includes the immigrant entrepreneurs who shaped America’s toy industry, a true tale of mobsters and money, and a Toledo native’s journey to a remote Italian mountain village. Carol’s appearance closes the festival.
On that final afternoon, Carol will share the stories, traditions, and inspirations behind her recipes, and guests will sample treats made from the book.
About the Cookbook
[William Greenberg Desserts Bakes Vegan](INTERNAL LINK: cookbook product page) is the bakery’s second cookbook. It carries forward the kosher vision Mr. Greenberg began with in 1946, adapting the bakery’s classic recipes for plant-based, dairy-free, and parve kitchens.
Inside, home bakers will find cinnamon rolls, thumbprint cookies, linzer tarts, sour cream blueberry coffee cake, fruit and nut bread, and much more, all made without dairy or eggs. From the beginning, Carol held the book to one standard: if a recipe was going to carry the Greenberg name, it had to stand shoulder to shoulder with the original.
Event Details
- What: An Afternoon with Carol Becker, William Greenberg Desserts Bakes Vegan
- When: Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m.
- Where: Toledo area. For the safety and security of the community, the location will be shared with registrants before the event.
- Tickets: $18 per person, including the author presentation, desserts, and refreshments, or $36 per person with a copy of the book included.
- Register: Call 419-724-0351 or visit the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Greater Toledo.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Carol Becker speaking at the NW Ohio Jewish Book Festival?
Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 2 p.m., on the festival’s closing day.
Where is the event?
In the Toledo area. The exact location is shared with registrants before the event.
How much are tickets?
$18 per person includes the presentation, desserts, and refreshments. $36 per person adds a copy of the book.
How do I register?
Call 419-724-0351 or register online through the Jewish Federation & Foundation of Greater Toledo.
What is William Greenberg Desserts Bakes Vegan?
It is the second cookbook from William Greenberg Desserts: plant-based versions of the bakery’s classics, made without dairy or eggs, and suitable for vegan, dairy-free, and parve kitchens.
Bring the Bakery Home
Can’t make it to Toledo? William Greenberg Desserts Bakes Vegan is available now, and our [babka and cookie tins ship nationwide, so a taste of Madison Avenue is never far away.