New Jewish Books
With unexpected twists and compelling characters, Don’t Feed the Lion explores how young people grapple with antisemitism, prejudice, allyship, and the courage to speak up. “This book . . . gives kids the tools...
In her much anticipated second full-length collection of poems, Eve Grubin conjures an “inky swamp, wild and warm, / where leaves hang down like muted lamps.” Grubin navigates wild waters in a “boat of...
From Pulitzer Prize finalist Steven Nadler, a fascinating historical and philosophical narrative that unravels the mystery of whether Spinoza was an atheist In 1656, a young Amsterdam merchant was excommunicated by his Portuguese-Jewish community...
Illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt Speedy is the fastest animal in the forest, and always loves a challenge and a chance to show off his skills. But one day, while getting ready for an archery...
This original collection of essays written by scholars and poets explores the life and work of Hyam Plutzik (1911-1962), whose poetry came to fruition at a time of cultural change set against the historical...
Here are the 54 books I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in January 2026. The image contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon; the “on this site”...
Tales of 50 Jewish Heroines Who Changed the WorldIllustrated by Jess Goldsmith Bedtime Stories for Strong Jewish Girls is a beautifully illustrated collection of 50 mini-biographies spotlighting Jewish women from biblical times to the...
Translated by Steven Capsuto Jewish Contributions to the Modern World In April 1911, Prague artists, writers, and intellectuals often gathered nightly at the Café Louvre, an intellectual center where music was played and high-level...
Memory, History, and Representation The field of contemporary Holocaust studies is increasingly international in perspective. These approaches do not detach themselves from European history; rather, they incorporate perspectives and voices not always considered in...
A powerful and comprehensive memoir on the crimes against- and murder of Częstochowa’s longstanding Jewish community. “I have tried to illustrate as accurately as possible, against the background of pivotal political events, the experiences...
