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.
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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...
The Jewish Intellectual Tradition: A History of Learning and Achievement by Alan Kadish, Michael A. Shmidman, Simcha Fishbane
The Jewish intellectual tradition has a long and complex history that has resulted in significant and influential works of scholarship. In this book, the authors suggest that there is a series of common principles...
Hanukkah: The Festival of Lights by Bonnie Bader
Illustrator: Joanie Stone It’s Hanukkah time! Preschoolers will learn all about how people celebrate Hanukkah–from eating latkes, spinning dreidels, exchanging gifts, and lighting the menorah. And they’ll also learn why they celebrate–from the destruction of the Temple, the...
