Everyone is Present by Terry Kurgan
In this book, Terry Kurgan begins with a family snapshot made by her Polish grandfather in 1939 on the eve of the war. Presenting this evocative image as a repository of multiple histories public,...
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The Polio Pioneer: Dr. Jonas Salk and the Polio Vaccine by Linda Elovitz Marshall
Illustrator: Lisa Anchin Dr. Jonas Salk is one of the most celebrated doctors and medical researchers of the 20th century. The child of immigrants who never learned to speak English, Jonas was struck by...
Don’t Touch the Bones by Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach
Rich in detail, Julia Kolchinsky Dasbach’s Don’t Touch the Bones is a compelling collection that examines the pain of the world’s, a nation’s, and a family’s history.
The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson
The Millers are far from perfect. Estranged siblings Beck, Ashley and Jake find themselves under one roof for the first time in years, forced to confront old resentments and betrayals, when their mysterious, eccentric...
The Last Million: Europe’s Displaced Persons from World War to Cold War by David Nasaw
In May 1945, German forces surrendered to the Allied powers, putting an end to World War II in Europe. But the aftershocks of global military conflict did not cease with the German capitulation. Millions...
Modern Kosher: Global Flavors, New Traditions by Michael Aaron Gardiner
This dynamic, inspiring set of recipes includes Asian, Indian, Latin, European, and Israeli influences, fresh ingredients, and modern techniques to present a bright, elevated vision of everyday kosher cooking. Taking a food-forward, modern approach...
Judaism for the World: Reflections on God, Life, and Love by Arthur Green
Judaism, one of the world’s great spiritual traditions, is not addressed to Jews alone. In this masterful book, Arthur Green calls out to seekers of all sorts, offering a universal response to the eternal...
Such a Library: A Yiddish Folktale Re-Imagined by Jill Ross Nadler
An old Jewish folktale in a modern-day library… with a magical librarian! Stevie craves quiet until he meets Miss Understood, a magical librarian whose books come to life and wreak havoc, in this...
Thinking about the Prophets: A Philosopher Reads the Bible by Kenneth Seeskin
Rethinking the great literary prophets whose ministry ran from the eighth to the sixth centuries BCE—Amos, Hosea, First Isaiah, Jeremiah, Ezekiel, Second Isaiah, and Job—Thinking about the Prophets examines their often-shocking teachings in light of...
Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack
The adventure continues in this exciting sequel to Anya and the Dragon; a dangerous monster lurks beneath the city and only Anya can keep him from taking her friends’ magic—and their lives. Perfect for fans of The...
