Close Jewish Book Council, founded in 1943, is the longest-running organization devoted exclusively to the support and celebration of Jewish literature. Get the latest reviews, news, and more in your inbox. Invalid email address
Essay Dispatch from South Africa’s First Jewish Literary Festival, Part I Recently invited to speak at South Africa’s first-ever festival of Jewish literature, Anne Landsman shares the story of her visit and the discoveries she made there… Anne Landsman August 8, 2016
Essay Here’s What I Know About the Real Frances Conway With the recent release of her new novel, Enchanted Islands, Allison Amend is guest blogging for the Jewish Book Council this week as part of the Visiting Scribe series… Allison Amend July 25, 2016
Essay A JewAsian July 4th Earlier this week, Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah Leavitt determined the three takeaways on raising Jewish-Asian families worth sharing from their research for their… Helen Kiyong Kim, Noah Leavitt July 22, 2016
Essay Three Takeaways from Interviewing 110 “JewAsian” Couples and Kids Helen Kiyong Kim and Noah Samuel Leavitt are the coauthors of JewAsian: Race, Religion, and Identity for America’s Newest Jews. With the release of their book earlier… Helen Kiyong Kim, Noah Leavitt July 18, 2016
Essay What Does Tisha B’ Av Hold for the Future of the Jewish People? Earlier this week, David G. Daniel shared how an encounter with a moose, her calf, and a bear reminded him of the difficult questions following a tragic… David G. Daniel July 13, 2016
