Book review
A forgotten voice from 1391: 'Hasdai Crescas: Collected Writings' - book review
Hasdai Crescas became crown rabbi of Aragon under King John I and Queen Violant de Bar. He counted among his friends Rabbi Isaac ben Sheshet and Rabbi Simeon ben Tzemah Duran.
'The Jewish Journey Through Loss': Combining halacha and psychology in order to heal - review
'The Morning the Apples Began to Sing': A story of wonder and imagination - review
'Emily Saw a Door': Learning to create spaces for each other with creativity, acceptance - review
IDF spokesperson to show archaeological proof of Jewish indigeneity to Israel in new book
IDF Maj. Doron Spielman summed up his book "When Stones Speak" thusly: The proof that we have pulled out of the ground shows without a doubt that Jews are indigenous to Jerusalem and Israel.
'Netanyahu’s Israel': A look at the best and worst of the longtime prime minister - review
Jotam Confino gives his readers both the best and the worst of the man in a work that throws light into some dark corners and is very well worth the study.
'A Winning Move': Spy thriller weaves personal drama into Yom Kippur War history - review
"A further nail-biting episode follows as the Mossad tries to discover the date on which Sadat’s attack is planned to take place."
Zionism rejected: Prominent US columnist Peter Beinart justifies Hamas - review
In his book, Beinart, a prominent left-wing American columnist, journalist, and political commentator, calls to reimagine Zionism.
'Matchmaker Matchmaker': Relationship wisdom to find a love that lasts - review
Azeela Ben Shalom uses 11 client stories to share tips and dating advice.
'The Holy and the Broken': A powerful case for Israeli-Palestinian coexistence - review
Written in an engaging style, a balance of informative and conversational, The Holy and the Broken leaves the reader with much food for thought.
'The Amazing Eleven': Tracing relationships through generations - review
The author, Nancy Klein enhances her unique family story with vivid character sketches and well-remembered family incidents.
'Making the Weather': The six movers and shakers in British politics - review
The author, Vernon Bogdanor, a respected professor of government, argues that the influence of these six was based on being good communicators and “important teachers.”
'Saints and Liars': A look at those who offered aid to persecuted Jews in WWII - review
In her book 'Saints and Liars,' Deborah Dwork presents micro-histories of activities in Prague, Vilna, Shanghai, Marseilles, and Lisbon.
'Contemporary Humanistic Judaism': The contemporary movement of the Jewish world - review
Our Judaism is broadly defined as the collective historical experience of the Jewish people – a widely and wildly diverse experience that has helped foster our extraordinary resilience.