New Jewish Books
Illustrator: Anita Barghigiani Inspired by the true story of the friendship between Rembrandt and Rabbi Menashe Ben Israel. Painting scenes from Bible stories is Rembrandt’s passion. Many of his Amsterdam neighbors are Sephardic Jews,...
Here are the 55 books I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in October 2025. The image contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon; the “on this site”...
Illustrator: Yinon Ptahia From award-winning author, Tami Lehman-Wilzig, comes a new picture book highlighting the Yemenite pre-wedding ceremony of Henna. Deep in Tel Aviv’s Yemenite Quarter, the small houses on Yom Tov Street buzzed...
Here are the 72 books I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in May 2025. The image contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon; the “on this site”...
Illustrator: Alisha Monnin Based on real events, this picture book for ages 5-8 dramatizes the story of young Haila, a Yemenite girl, who with her family was airlifted to safety by Alaska Airlines pilot...
Here is the list of the 35 books that I posted on JewishBookWorld.org in June 2023. The image contains some of the covers. The bold links take you to the book’s page on Amazon;...
Illustrator: Oliver Averill Luis de Torres is a secret Jew, a Catholic convert, who, in his heart, remains Jewish. When the Inquisition comes and Jews are forced to leave Spain, Luis decides to join...
Joshua Mendes misses his best friend Isaac, who has moved to Boston. Joshua’s Papa is importing chocolate beans to the American Colonies, showing café owners how to make hot chocolate now that the tea...
Menahem Halberstadt (Illustrator) Every Shabbat, Jacob and Soosie the horse set out to deliver Ezra and Esther’s delicious challahs to their Jerusalem neighbors. But what happens when Jacob is sick? Will everyone get their...
