New book by Rabbi Guy Tal will spark inquisitive debate
By Regan Lipes, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter (AJNews) – A new publication, with ties close to home, showcases the spiritual wisdom of a rabbi, and…
Books
Eli Sharabi’s ‘Hostage’ memoir named Jewish book of the year
by Andrew Silow-Carroll (JTA) — Eli Sharabi’s memoir “Hostage,” recounting his experience in Hamas captivity after the Oct. 7, 2023 attack, has been named Book…
How PJ Library Calgary’s Simcha Series Is Redefining Inclusive Jewish Programming
By Jana Zalmanowitz (AJNews) – Jewish Calgary is home to a wealth of children’s programming. There is a steady stream of holiday parties, learning, and…
This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination
By Penny Schwartz (JTA) — From Who-ville to Schmoozeville, and from island getaways to cozy homes, this year’s crop of Hanukkah books for kids of…
National Book Award in nonfiction goes to Gaza polemic ‘One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This’
by Andrew Lapin (JTA) — A provocative essay collection about the West’s response to the Gaza war and a children’s book about young Iranians helping…