New Jewish Books
Translators: Jordan Finkin and Robert Adler Peckerar A new translation of the classic tales based on Eastern European folk tradition and rabbinical wisdom, offering inspiration and advice to readers of all faiths for over...
From New York Times bestselling author Mark Kurlansky, a delectable novel following one Manhattan block as an ancient cheesecake recipe-and a conniving landlord-change the Upper West Side forever. West 86th Street knows its desserts....
The Spectacular and Mostly True Adventures of Annie Kopchovsky Illustrator: Adriana Predoi Amazing Annie tells of one woman’s remarkable adventure as she cycled around the world, captivating local audiences along the way with fancifully...
Immigrating alone from Paris to New York after the crucible of World War II, young Gazala becomes friends with two spirited sisters, Anne and Alma. When Gazala’s lost, beloved brother, Samir, joins her in...
Jed Rosenthal hasn’t published a book in fourteen years, the mother of his child left him in a “trial separation” that has stretched on indefinitely, and he struggles to navigate the daily sorrows of...
From two-time Newbery medalist Lois Lowry comes this warm and resonant story of an unlikely friendship, which unfolds as a revelation on how we hold on to—and pass on—what matters most. The latest compelling...
The Destruction of Europe’s Most Cosmopolitan Capital in World War II Budapest, autumn 1943. After four years of war, Hungary was firmly allied with Nazi Germany. Budapest swirled with intrigue and betrayal, home to...
An exuberant and interactive picture book for grandparents and their genius, sweet, precious, SO-CUTE-I-CAN’T-STAND-IT! grandbabies, and a celebration of Yiddish and Jewish joy. For fans of Goodnight Bubbala and Leslie Patricelli. Look at this...
Set in Carmel-by-the-Sea and Hollywood, Typewriter Beach is an unforgettable story of the unlikely friendship between an Oscar-nominated screenwriter and a young actress hoping to be Alfred Hitchcock’s new star. 1957. Isabella Giori is ten months...
A new interpretation of historical and contemporary Jewish texts that views diaspora as a positive outcome for Jews and for the world Jewish people have always wandered. According to their origin story, they wandered...
