New Jewish Books
I expect three things from a good autobiography, besides getting familiar with the author’s life: I gain new knowledge about an aspect of the world, through reading about a life I have not lived,...
It’s been a while since I had as much joy reading a book as I had when I devoured “Blintzes and Blunts and Blowies, Oh My!.” My pleasure was first derived from individual sentences....
Those of us who are/were lucky enough to grow up with a loving grandmother (or two) can appreciate and relate to the tribute that Josh Wolkin erected for his relationship with his grandmother. If...
It is fun and educational to observe one’s emotional state as it keeps shifting. For example reading Penina Stauber‘s “#ShalomBayis”, a followup to her #ShidduchCrisis, I noticed that I went from angry, to confused,...
If you want an upbeat book with colorful illustrations where the main character is super energetic and everything seems to be always on the move and at the same time teaches the very basics...
Illustrator: Josée Bisaillon 82 years ago, on the night of November 9-10, 1938, systematic pogroms in Nazi Germany were executed by the SA. To remind me of the Kristallnacht/ Night of Broken Glass I...
Infotainment is a term usually restricted to journalism and news. This is the term though that came to my mind as I was reading Beni’s War, because it was entertaining while informative. It is...
A talmud story and the description of three different kinds of trees weaved into a children’s story, depicted with gorgeous illustrations
I wish I had this book when I was getting familiar with Judaism to understand the spirit of the prayers. It is a charming introduction, emphasizing being grateful. I consider that a key element...
Illustrator: Holly Clifton-Brown OK, what new can you provide with yet another book teaching animals’ sounds to young kids? Turns out if you have a few creative ideas even adults can enjoy this kind...
