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Check out the diverse book collection spanning mystery, romance, Jewish holidays and more — all featuring Jewish themes or written by talented Jewish authors.
Historical
The Chosen Game
By Charley Rosen
Dive into the world of college basketball recruiting, exploring the pressures and moral dilemmas faced by players, coaches and scouts.
Jewish Holidays
Passover Around the World
By Tami Lehman-Wilzig
This children’s book explores the diverse ways in which Jewish families celebrate Passover.
Romance
The Surgeon’s Daughter
By Audrey Blake
Dr. Blackstone navigates love and the complexities of his profession in the pursuit of happiness.
Graphic Novels
The Three Escapes of Hannah Arendt
By Ken Krimstein
The story of a philosopher’s intellect, personal struggles and the profound impact of her ideas.
Mystery
Lady in the Lake
By Laura Lippman
Unravel a tale of ambition, secrets and expectations as a reporter investigates a series of interconnected murders in Baltimore.
Holocaust
The Choice: Embrace the Possible
By Edith Eger
A powerful memoir that chronicles Edith’s journey as a Holocaust survivor and explores the resilience of the human spirit.
Israel
My Israel: Seventy Faces of the Land
By Nechemia J. Peres and Ilan Greenfield
Seventy perspectives that capture the diverse landscapes, culture and history of Israel.
Celebrity
Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl
By Renée Rosen
Jewish entrepreneur Estée Lauder’s story of ambition, beauty and friendship, set against the tumult and glamour of mid-20th century New York.
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