New Jewish Books
The story of Jewish literature is a kaleidoscopic one, multilingual and transnational in character, spanning the globe as well as the centuries. In this broad, thought-provoking introduction to Jewish literature from 1492 to the...
Defending Britta Stein is a story of bravery, betrayal, and redemption―from Ronald H. Balson, the winner of the National Jewish Book Award Chicago, 2018: Ole Henryks, a popular restauranteur, is set to be honored...
The Bible contains commands and narratives that are the foundations of Jewish tradition and Western Civilization. Both the narratives and the law constitute what Jewish tradition calls Torah from heaven, God’s communication to mankind,...
A dazzling debut novel—set in early 1970’s New York and rural India—the story of a turbulent, unlikely romance, a harrowing account of the lasting horrors of the Second World War, and a searing examination...
Perspectives on Israel Studies Translator: Haim Watzman In David Ben-Gurion and the Foundation of Israeli Democracy, Nir Kedar offers a poignant study of the primary national founder of the State of Israel and the...
Jack, a young and ambitious lawyer in his busy routine, bumps into a street stall where an old stamp seller works. What is just a brief conversation thrown away becomes a tragic reflection on...
The funny, exuberant, inspiring antidote to body shame–a full-color graphic memoir celebrating the imperfections of the author’s female body in all its glory. Too tall. Too short. Too fat. Too thin. The message is...
Perfect for fans of Morgan Matson and Ruta Sepetys, this sweet, summery romance set in Nantucket follows seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg as she uncovers a secret about her grandmother’s life during WWII. Seventeen-year-old Abby Schoenberg...
Jews and Armenians are often perceived as peoples with similar tragic historical experiences. Not only were both groups forced into statelessness and a life outside their homelands for centuries, in the 20th century, in...
Illustrator: Clair Fink One snowy day in Brooklyn, James and Sally discover that they have new neighbors next door-a girl named Tovah and a boy named Esair. When James and Sally spy a menorah...
