Jewish Books Blog
Print to Fit: The New York Times, Zionism and Israel (1896-2016) by Jerold S. Auerbach
After Adolph Ochs purchased The New York Times in 1896, Zionism and the eventual reality of the State of Israel were framed within his guiding principle, embraced by his Sulzberger family successor, that Judaism is a...
Gal Gadot: Soldier, Model, Wonder Woman by Jill Sherman
In 2017 the movie Wonder Woman became a box-office hit, breaking records and earning hundreds of millions of dollars. Israeli actor Gal Gadot played Wonder Womana fierce and compassionate Amazonian warrior. Prior to her...
China and Israel: Chinese, Jews; Beijing, Jerusalem (1890-2018) by Aron Shai
In the fascinating story of Israel-China relations, unique history and culture intertwine with complex diplomacy and global business ventures―some of which have reached impressive success. China and Israel is a living collage that addresses these issues...
Mysticism: A Guide for the Perplexed by Paul Oliver
Mysticism is one of the most enduring and fascinating aspects of religious life, and one of the most difficult to unpick. It has, over the centuries, inspired many of the leading figures in different...
Friendship List #2: 12 Before 13 by Lisa Rosenberg
Inspired by the success of their first birthday bucket list, Ari and her BFF Kaylan set twelve new goals for the next school year. And number one is “keep our friendship strong.” But after...
Signs and Wonders: 100 Haggada Masterpieces by Adam S. Cohen
No book in Jewish history has been illustrated more often than the Passover haggada. Signs and Wonders: 100 Haggada Masterpieces is the first work to survey the magnificent history of the illustrated haggada, from...
Ramban: Philosopher and Kabbalist: On the Basis of His Exegesis to the Mitzvoth by Chayim Henoch
The first serious attempt to illuminate, for English-language readers, the mystical roots of the ideas and teachings of the great thirteenth-century Jewish scholar Nachmanides.
The Promise Pnina by Bat Zvi & Margie Wolfe
Illustrator: Isabelle Cardinal The night that Rachel and Toby’s parents are taken away by the Nazis, they give their daughters three gold coins. “Use these wisely to help save your lives,” they tell them....
Sin•a•gogue: Sin and Failure in Jewish Thought by David Bashevkin
It is no more possible to think about religion without sin than it is to think about a garden without dirt. By its very nature, the ideals of religion entail sin and failure. Judaism...
