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Mai­monides: Faith in Reason by Alber­to Manguel

Mai­monides: Faith in Reason by Alber­to Manguel

An exploration of Maimonides, the medieval philosopher, physician, and religious thinker, author of The Guide of the Perplexed, from one of the world’s foremost bibliophiles Moses ben Maimon, or Maimonides (1138–1204), was born in...

Harboring Hope by Susan Hood

Harboring Hope by Susan Hood

The True Story of How Henny Sinding Helped Denmark’s Jews Escape the Nazis The inspirational true story of how twenty-two-year-old Henny Sinding courageously helped smuggle hundreds of Jewish families in occupied Denmark to safety...

Judg­ment and Mer­cy by Mar­tin J. Siegel

Judg­ment and Mer­cy by Mar­tin J. Siegel

The Tur­bu­lent Life and Times of the Judge Who Con­demned the Rosenbergs In Judgment and Mercy, Martin J. Siegel offers an insightful and compelling biography of Irving Robert Kaufman, the judge infamous for condemning...

Nostalgia for Eternity by Rabbi Doniel Staum

Nostalgia for Eternity by Rabbi Doniel Staum

Ideas, insights, and inspirations from Rabbi Berel Wein Rabbi Berel Wein is known throughout the Jewish world as an esteemed Rav and posek, witty speaker, seasoned author, and noted historian. His words of wisdom,...

Under a Bloodred Sky by Avigdor Hameiri

Under a Bloodred Sky by Avigdor Hameiri

Avigdor Hameiri’s War Stories and Poetry Translators: Peter C. Appelbaum, Dan Hecht This book represents an anthology of Avigdor Hameiri’s ten most compelling war stories and poetry. His war stories are unique, and different...

Unleavened: The Ultimate Pesach Cookbook by Ashira Ungar

Unleavened: The Ultimate Pesach Cookbook by Ashira Ungar

Unleavened: The Ultimate Pesach Cookbook brings a fresh perspective to Passover cuisine. This collection of completely chametz-free, kitniyot-free, non-gebrochts and totally gluten-free recipes will elevate your experience of the holiday. More than a hundred...