Books
'The Arab Case for Israel': Explaining the conflict between Jews and Arabs - review
The Arab Case for Israel is the book that I would recommend above all others for anyone who sincerely wants to understand the entrenched conflict between Jews and Arabs in Israel.
Jewish authors slam Jewish Book Council for ‘bias toward centering Israeli, Zionist voices’
Novel on antisemitism by Yonit Levi and Bianna Golodryga sells well, but New York Times ignores it
There was always a third Singer: Yiddish literary diamonds revealed - review
Jerusalem highlights: July 18-24
What's new to do in Israel's capital?
'Awakening to Radical Islamist Evil': A record of the Israel-Hamas War - review
Monty Penkower’s book is less of a “what went wrong” analysis and more a log book of entries as to what, mostly, went right, and in some cases, wrong.
'The Sunflower House': A Nazi past discovered under the floor - review
The Sunflower House is a well-written story of love amid the harsh reality of the difficult conditions faced by the protagonists.
He saw the afterlife: The neurosurgeon who came back from the dead
Prof. Eben Alexander, a brain research expert, fell into a coma and was considered a lost case. When he awoke, he claimed to have visited the afterlife.
'The Life of the Soul': A look at Judaism's view on 'gilgul' and reincarnation - review
With such erudite scholarship, The Life of the Soul is a landmark contribution and resource to the study of Jewish mysticism.
'The Man Who Would Be King': Saudi crown prince pushes for liberalization of his society - review
Everyone with an interest in the Middle East will welcome this study by Karen Elliott House of a man who is bound to play a vital role in the region’s future.
'Judaism: A love story': The latest book by Rabbi Shlomo Riskin - review
This is a book that will open readers’ hearts and minds to Rabbi Riskin’s vision of Judaism, not just as a religion but as a profound and enduring love story.
'Are We There Yet?': Getting over marital roadblocks - review
Chana Levitan, a couples therapist and educator, presents the stories of 18 couples who overcame specific roadblocks in their relationships and are still driving that car called marriage.
'Ancient Jewish Food': What’s cooking in the Talmuds? - review
A new book by food scholar Susan Weingarten offers a glimpse into what Jews ate almost 2,000 years ago and how the food was prepared.
'Above All, We Are Jews': The life story of a great American Reform rabbi - review
To learn more about this great American Reform rabbi, Jews and non-Jews alike will want to read this well-researched and highly accessible biography.
