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The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright

The Human Scale by Lawrence Wright

In this sweeping, timely thriller, a Palestinian American FBI agent teams up with a hardline Israeli cop to solve the murder of the Israeli police chief in Gaza—from the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Looming...

Standing on the Crack by Karen I. Treiger

Standing on the Crack by Karen I. Treiger

Legacy of Five Jewish Families from Seattle’s Vibrant Gilded Age Born out of grief after the loss of her father, the author dives into old photos and family histories to search for answers and...

Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds by Noga Arikha

Franz Boas: In Praise of Open Minds by Noga Arikha

A thought-provoking account of the life and work of Franz Boas and his influential role in shaping modern anthropology Franz Boas (1858–1942) is widely acknowledged for his pioneering work in the field of cultural anthropology....

REMNANTS and What Remains by Henry Hank Greenspan

REMNANTS and What Remains by Henry Hank Greenspan

Moments from a Life Among Holocaust Survivors Made in Michigan Writer Series This moving collection chronicles the personal and creative journey of Henry Hank Greenspan across five decades of sustained and deepening collaborations with...

The Discovery of Dragons by Leah Cypess

The Discovery of Dragons by Leah Cypess

Illustrator: Sarah Lynne Reul Miriam’s Magical Creature A charming chapter book series about a young Orthodox Jewish girl out to discover the truth about all the magical mysteries in her world, perfect for fans...