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Must-Reads for Jewish Women
The novels and stories that capture our imaginations and are close to our hearts.

The novels and stories that capture our imaginations and are close to our hearts.
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Cold War Paranoia in ‘The Vixen’
In Francine Prose’s latest novel, her protagonist finds himself at the crossroads of lies, love and espionage, navigating his Jewish identity in a world of ‘unassailable privilege.’

In Francine Prose’s latest novel, her protagonist finds himself at the crossroads of lies, love and espionage, navigating his Jewish identity in a world of ‘unassailable privilege.’

‘The Book of Lost Names’ Book Club Guide

Use our prompts to guide your book club in meaningful discussions about 'The Book of Lost Names,' Kristin Harmel's evocative novel about a document forger in Nazi-occupied France.

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Female Courage During the Holocaust

by Rochelle G. Saidel

Batalion brings together the experiences of the girls and young women who played resistance roles throughout the ghettos of Poland and Lithuania.

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One Book Pick: ‘The Book of Lost Names’

by Robert Nagler Miller

The backdrop to Kristin Harmel’s latest novel is war-torn France; its backbone is the heroism of ordinary people during times of undue duress.

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Kristin Harmel Joins One Book, One Hadassah!

Join the next edition of Hadassah's national book club as Hadassah Magazine Executive Editor Lisa Hostein interviews best-selling author Kristin Harmel.

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Elephants, Matzahs and Magic: Picture Books for Passover

by Leah F. Finkelshteyn

Not to be missed Passover books for children.

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Haggadot and Passover Books to Move You—Emotionally and Physically

What we tell on Passover and how we tell it each year reflect not only our ancient heritage but also reveal our current hopes, fears and preoccupations.