Daniel Gordis’s ‘Israel’ Named Jewish Book of the Year
In his masterful work, Gordis sought to honor “Israel’s extraordinary accomplishments” while being honest about “many of its failings."
Reading Your Way to a Healthy Diet
These special-health diet books, all released in 2016, look critically at the gluten obsession and explain the mind-body connection—including what to eat to keep your memory sharp.
Books for Early Readers and Preteens
New titles of Jewish interest geared to young readers abound, ranging from intricately crafted graphic novels to engaging chapter books on varied and challenging topics.
Philip Roth, New Jersey’s Native Son and Writer
Literary giant Philip Roth—a Pulitzer-winning novelist who was Jewish, or a Jewish writer who won a Pulitzer?