Was 70 CE a Watershed in Jewish History?
On Jews and Judaism before and after the Destruction of the Second Temple Edited by Daniel R. Schwartz and Zeev Weiss in collaboration with Ruth A. Clements The destruction of the Temple of Jerusalem...
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Pinnacle Lust by Michelle Dim-St. Pierre
In a Tel-Aviv hospital during Operation Desert Storm, Sharon Lapidot, a beautiful young nurse, is having an affair with a married doctor. Sharon’s colorful and exciting life is ultimately destroyed by powerful and eroding...
The Girl from the Garden by Parnaz Foroutan
In her debut novel, Parnaz Foroutan weaves a powerful tale of a Persian Jewish family, inspired by her own history. Its narrator, Maboubeh, is now an old woman living in Los Angeles. She claims...
The Quest for Jewish Belief and Identity in the Graphic Novel by Stephen E. Tabachnick
Many Jewish artists and writers contributed to the creation of popular comics and graphic novels, and in The Quest for Jewish Belief and Identity in the Graphic Novel, Stephen E. Tabachnick takes readers on...
Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes: 120 Holiday and Everyday Dishes Made Easy by Laura Frankel
This first paperback edition of Jewish Slow Cooker Recipes by Laura Frankel collects more than 120 sophisticated, simple, and satisfying kosher dishes. From everyday meals to holiday favorites, each recipe makes convenient use of...
The Bridge Builder: The Life and Continuing Legacy of Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein by Zev Chafets
When the Anti-Defamation League sent a young Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein to Chicago to foster interfaith relations in the late 1970’s, he was surprised to see how responsive Christian evangelicals were to the cause of...
Jewish Honor Courts: Revenge, Retribution, and Reconciliation in Europe and Israel after the Holocaust
Edited by Laura Jockusch and Gabriel N. Finder In the aftermath of World War II, virtually all European countries struggled with the dilemma of citizens who had collaborated with Nazi occupiers. Jewish communities in...
August 2015 Jewish Book Carnival
The August Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, is being hosted Yael Shahar of A Damaged Mirror at http://www.damaged-mirror.com/jewish-book-blog-carnival/ . You’ll find links to Jewish book news, book reviews...
Zionism in Damascus: Ideology and Activity in the Jewish Community at the Beginning of the Twentieth Century
The beginning of the twentieth century was a period that saw far-reaching change in the political and geographical landscapes of the Middle East. From the impact of the revolution of the Young Turks in...
For Every Season: An introspective guide to renewing ourselves during the High Holidays and throughout the Jewish Year by Jeff Bernhardt
The Days of Awe and the month leading up to them in the Hebrew calendar are truly a gift. Each day offers not only the opportunity to reflect back on the past year but...
