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Sitting Shiva by Erin Silver

Sitting Shiva by Erin Silver

Illustrator: Michelle Theodore A little girl grieves the loss of her mother, but she can’t grieve alone. When her friends and family arrive at her house to sit shiva, laden with cakes and stories,...

Last Resort by Andrew Lip­stein

Last Resort by Andrew Lip­stein

In his blazing debut novel, Andrew Lipstein blurs the lines of fact and fiction with a thrilling story of fame, fortune, and impossible choices. Caleb Horowitz is twenty-seven, and his wildest dreams are about...

Why in Paris? by Harry F. Rey

Why in Paris? by Harry F. Rey

In the late summer of 1936, a budding young photographer from Vienna named Anders travels to pre-war Paris. His mother sends him ostensibly to attend art school… and to survive as a Jew. But...

The Betray­al of Anne Frank by Rose­mary Sullivan

The Betray­al of Anne Frank by Rose­mary Sullivan

A Cold Case Investigation Less a mystery unsolved than a secret well kept… Using new technology, recently discovered documents and sophisticated investigative techniques, an international team—led by an obsessed retired FBI agent—has finally solved...

The Path of Moses by Julia Schwartzmann

The Path of Moses by Julia Schwartzmann

Scholarly Essay on the Case of Women in Religious Faith by Mózes Salamon Brill Reference Library of Judaism Writing in the late 19th century, Mózes Salamon hoped to convince his fellow rabbis to recognize...

Lessons in Fusion by Prim­rose Madayag Knazan

Lessons in Fusion by Prim­rose Madayag Knazan

Sixteen-year-old Sarah (it’s pronounced SAH-rah, thank you) has a successful blog creating fusion recipes. When Sarah is invited to compete on Cyber Chef, a virtual cooking competition, her twists on her Baba’s recipes are...