Book review
‘Extra, extra!’ New book brings ancient Talmudic texts to life for readers of all ages - review
The Talmud Chronicles: Bringing Talmudic Events to Life covers significant historical events from around 100-200 CE and breathes life into characters from the Talmud.
Israel must treat the media war as seriously as Iran’s nuclear threat, Gil Hoffman says
'The Prime Ministers': New book covers Begin, the ‘Altalena,’ and the October 27 election - review
On October 7, Hamas’s goal was not the Nova festival - it was New York - opinion
'Stay Alive': A personal story of anti-Nazi Germans - review
Ian Buruma’s Stay Alive recounts wartime Berlin through hidden Jews, German resisters, and the ordeal of his own father.
'Inspirational Reflections for the Seder Night': A Haggadah for empty chairs at the table - review
With reflections and prayers for each stage of the Seder, this Haggadah invites you to engage with tradition, family, and your own journey of redemption.
'Rogue Justice': Exploring how Israel’s top court turned into a political powerhouse - review
Yonatan Green reveals how Israel’s Supreme Court seized power, shaping law and politics with little democratic oversight.
'The Gavriel Tirosh Affair': Unforgettable teacher, lingering memory - review
Yitzhak Shalev’s novel traces the lingering power of a teacher who vanished but never left his students’ minds.
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 wisdom of clinical psychologist Dr. Batya Ludman and Jewish educator Gina Junger combine to create a book that balances both psychology and Jewish law.
'The Morning the Apples Began to Sing': A story of wonder and imagination - review
A story of wonder and self-expression, inspiring children to imagine, create, and embrace life’s hidden miracles.
'Emily Saw a Door': Learning to create spaces for each other with creativity, acceptance - review
A story that encourages and empowers children to find the right place for them, or even to create their own.
A pro-Israel bookshelf: Top book recommendations by a veteran reviewer
Dedicated readers, I thought, might welcome the chance to learn about books and authors they could have overlooked.
'Disasters of Biblical Proportions': From ancient Exodus to lessons in fear and faith - review
The book Disasters of Biblical Proportions: The Ten Plagues Then, Now, and at the End of the World provides a history of the interpretations of each of the 10 plagues in the Book of Exodus.
