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The Immigrant by Frederic Petrovsky

The Immigrant by Frederic Petrovsky

THE IMMIGRANT is a timely and uplifting tale of tragedy, triumph, and the struggle to discover what matters most. The year is 1920, and a teenage Jewish Russian boy named Lev has just witnessed...

Choosing Not To Choose by David Jemal

Choosing Not To Choose by David Jemal

The Alter of Novardok, Harav Yosef Yozel Horowitz, zt”I, was one of the foremost disciples of Rabbi Yisroel Salanter, the founder of the Mussar Movement. He spent the early part of his life in...

Bed­time for Maziks by Yael Levy

Bed­time for Maziks by Yael Levy

Illus­tra­tor: Nabi­la Adani After a day of roly-poly fun and shenanigans, it’s bedtime for maziks, the Yiddish word for pranksters or little mischief-makers, a name Jewish parents may lovingly call their rambunctious little ones....

Nein, Nein, Nein! by Jerry Stahl

Nein, Nein, Nein! by Jerry Stahl

One Man’s Tale of Depression, Psychic Torment, and a Bus Tour of the Holocaust In September 2016, Jerry Stahl was feeling nervous on the eve of a two-week trip across Poland and Germany. But...

Chunky Goes to Camp by Yehudi Mercado

Chunky Goes to Camp by Yehudi Mercado

In Yehudi Mercado’s full-color middle grade graphic memoir sequel to Chunky, Hudi and his imaginary friend, Chunky, head to Jewish summer camp, where the dynamic duo meet a new friend who can see Chunky,...

Sadie on a Plate by Aman­da Elliot

Sadie on a Plate by Aman­da Elliot

A chef’s journey to success leads to discovering the perfect recipe for love in this delicious romantic comedy. Sadie is a rising star in the trendy Seattle restaurant scene. Her dream is to create...

Shemoneh Esrei by Ezra Bick

Shemoneh Esrei by Ezra Bick

Exploring the Fundamentals of Faith through the Amida Prayer Three times a day, Jews recite the Shemoneh Esrei, requesting that the Creator grant them knowledge and justice, forgiveness and healing, redemption and peace. Yet...

The Watchmakers by Harry Lenga, Scott Lenga

The Watchmakers by Harry Lenga, Scott Lenga

A Powerful WW2 Story of Brotherhood, Survival, and Hope Amid the Holocaust Told through meticulous interviews with his son, this is an extraordinary memoir of endurance, faith, and a unique skill that kept three...