Judaism in Religion & Spirituality & Nonfiction eBooks

More Beautiful Than Before

How Suffering Transforms Us

by Steve Leder ...

Every one of us sooner or later walks through hell. The hell of being hurt. The hell of hurting another. The hell of cancer, the hell of divorce, the hell of chronic pain. The hell of anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, a kid in trouble. The hell of a reluctant, thunking shovelful of earth upon the casket of someone we deeply loved. The point is not to come out of hell empty-handed. There is real ... Read more

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Every one of us sooner or later walks through hell. The hell of being hurt. The hell of hurting another. The hell of cancer, the hell of divorce, the hell of chronic pain. The hell of anxiety, depression, Alzheimer’s, a kid in trouble. The hell of a reluctant, thunking shovelful of earth upon the casket of someone we deeply loved. The point is not to come out of hell empty-handed. There is real
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Anti-Zionism

A Jewish History

by Benjamin Moser ...

A sweeping and revelatory history of the hidden tradition of Jewish thinkers who opposed Zionism, from Pulitzer Prize winner Benjamin Moser.In Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History, Benjamin Moser uncovers a suppressed tradition that has shaped Jewish thought for generations. Through a cast of artists, rabbis, poets, lawyers, activists, journalists, and politicians—from Europe and Africa and Asia and ... Read more

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A sweeping and revelatory history of the hidden tradition of Jewish thinkers who opposed Zionism, from Pulitzer Prize winner Benjamin Moser.In Anti-Zionism: A Jewish History, Benjamin Moser uncovers a suppressed tradition that has shaped Jewish thought for generations. Through a cast of artists, rabbis, poets, lawyers, activists, journalists, and politicians—from Europe and Africa and Asia and
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Portraying Violence in the Hebrew Bible

A Literary and Cultural Study

by Matthew J. Lynch ...

Most studies on violence in the Hebrew Bible focus on the question of how modern readers should approach the problem. But they fail to ask how the Hebrew Bible thinks about that problem in the first place. In this work, Matthew J. Lynch examines four key ways that writers of the Hebrew Bible conceptualize and critique acts of violence: violence as an ecological problem; violence as a moral problem ... Read more

$31.99 CAD

Most studies on violence in the Hebrew Bible focus on the question of how modern readers should approach the problem. But they fail to ask how the Hebrew Bible thinks about that problem in the first place. In this work, Matthew J. Lynch examines four key ways that writers of the Hebrew Bible conceptualize and critique acts of violence: violence as an ecological problem; violence as a moral problem
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Pretend You Believe

How to Enter Religion

by Noa Kushner ...

**From one of the country’s most visionary rabbis, a rediscovery of the potential for religious experience to transform contemporary life“Pretend You Believe offers an invitation into faith and ritual practice that both skeptics and seekers didn’t know they needed. . . . I loved this book and found wisdom on every page.” —Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, New York Times bestselling author of Heart of a ... Read more

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**From one of the country’s most visionary rabbis, a rediscovery of the potential for religious experience to transform contemporary life“Pretend You Believe offers an invitation into faith and ritual practice that both skeptics and seekers didn’t know they needed. . . . I loved this book and found wisdom on every page.” —Rabbi Angela Buchdahl, New York Times bestselling author of Heart of a
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Yes to Life

In Spite of Everything

by Viktor E. Frankl ...

Translated by Joelle Young ...

Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning.Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance ... Read more

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Find hope even in these dark times with this rediscovered masterpiece, a companion to his international bestseller Man’s Search for Meaning.Eleven months after he was liberated from the Nazi concentration camps, Viktor E. Frankl held a series of public lectures in Vienna. The psychiatrist, who would soon become world famous, explained his central thoughts on meaning, resilience, and the importance
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Life Against Death, Volume 1

America and Israel

by Rabbi Irving (Yitz) Greenberg ...

Series series A JPS Scholar of Distinction Book
In Life Against Death, Volume 1, Rabbi Irving Greenberg curates, introduces, and reflects on the most important essays written over the course of his lifetime on the United States and Israel, from 1965 to 2025. These influential works recognized as classic in his oeuvre identify turning points in Jewish life, along with policies key to successful Jewish living in the modern world.Greenberg begins ... Read more

$39.99 CAD

In Life Against Death, Volume 1, Rabbi Irving Greenberg curates, introduces, and reflects on the most important essays written over the course of his lifetime on the United States and Israel, from 1965 to 2025. These influential works recognized as classic in his oeuvre identify turning points in Jewish life, along with policies key to successful Jewish living in the modern world.Greenberg begins
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Foreskin's Lament

A Memoir

by Shalom Auslander ...

A New York Times Notable Book, and a “chaotic, laugh riot” (San Francisco Chronicle) of a memoir.Shalom Auslander was raised with a terrified respect for God. Even as he grew up and was estranged from his community, his religion and its traditions, he could not find the path to a life where he didn’t struggle daily with the fear of God’s formidable wrath. Foreskin’s Lament reveals Auslander’s ... Read more

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A New York Times Notable Book, and a “chaotic, laugh riot” (San Francisco Chronicle) of a memoir.Shalom Auslander was raised with a terrified respect for God. Even as he grew up and was estranged from his community, his religion and its traditions, he could not find the path to a life where he didn’t struggle daily with the fear of God’s formidable wrath. Foreskin’s Lament reveals Auslander’s
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Crucible of Faith

The Ancient Revolution That Made Our Modern Religious World

by Philip Jenkins ...

One of America's foremost scholars of religion examines the tumultuous era that gave birth to the modern Judeo-Christian traditionIn The Crucible of Faith, Philip Jenkins argues that much of the Judeo-Christian tradition we know today was born between 250-50 BCE, during a turbulent "Crucible Era." It was during these years that Judaism grappled with Hellenizing forces and produced new religious ... Read more

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One of America's foremost scholars of religion examines the tumultuous era that gave birth to the modern Judeo-Christian traditionIn The Crucible of Faith, Philip Jenkins argues that much of the Judeo-Christian tradition we know today was born between 250-50 BCE, during a turbulent "Crucible Era." It was during these years that Judaism grappled with Hellenizing forces and produced new religious
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The Bible's Many Voices

by Michael Carasik ...

The most common English translations of the Bible often sound like a single, somewhat archaic voice. In fact, the Bible is made up of many separate books composed by multiple writers in a wide range of styles and perspectives. It is, as Michael Carasik demonstrates, not a remote text reserved for churches and synagogues but rather a human document full of history, poetry, politics, theology, and ... Read more

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The most common English translations of the Bible often sound like a single, somewhat archaic voice. In fact, the Bible is made up of many separate books composed by multiple writers in a wide range of styles and perspectives. It is, as Michael Carasik demonstrates, not a remote text reserved for churches and synagogues but rather a human document full of history, poetry, politics, theology, and
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The Wrong Kind of Jew

A Mizrahi Manifesto

by Hen Mazzig ...

When people ask what I’m passionate about, Judaism, likely, comes first. If you ask where I’m from, the answer is Israel, so usually a dead giveaway. But if you dive into my ethnicity or race, I will tell you that my family comes from North Africa and the Middle East—Tunisia, and Iraq, to be more specific.So you’re Arab? people often ask. And I respond, no, I’m a Jew.I’m Mizrahi. The Jews of the ... Read more

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When people ask what I’m passionate about, Judaism, likely, comes first. If you ask where I’m from, the answer is Israel, so usually a dead giveaway. But if you dive into my ethnicity or race, I will tell you that my family comes from North Africa and the Middle East—Tunisia, and Iraq, to be more specific.So you’re Arab? people often ask. And I respond, no, I’m a Jew.I’m Mizrahi. The Jews of the
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Shabbat (2nd Edition)

The Family Guide to Preparing for and Celebrating the Sabbath

by Dr. Ron Wolfson, Federation of Jewish Men's Clubs ...

Celebrate the joy of “making Shabbat” each week in your home—with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song.This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day.An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:History and meaningHow to prepareRituals, prayers, and blessings ... Read more

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Celebrate the joy of “making Shabbat” each week in your home—with rituals, prayers, blessings, food, and song.This expanded, easy-to-use edition of the classic spiritual sourcebook offers updated information, more ideas, and new resources for every aspect of the holy day.An inspiring how-to guide to every aspect of Shabbat, including:History and meaningHow to prepareRituals, prayers, and blessings
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The Hebrew Bible

A Critical Companion

Edited by John Barton ...

A comprehensive and accessible guide to the Hebrew BibleThis book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to the Hebrew Bible. It covers every major genre of book in the Old Testament together with in-depth discussions of major themes such as human nature, covenant, creation, ethics, ritual and purity ... Read more

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A comprehensive and accessible guide to the Hebrew BibleThis book brings together some of the world's most exciting scholars from across a variety of disciplines to provide a concise and accessible guide to the Hebrew Bible. It covers every major genre of book in the Old Testament together with in-depth discussions of major themes such as human nature, covenant, creation, ethics, ritual and purity
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The Book of Jewish Values

A Day-by-Day Guide to Ethical Living

by Rabbi Joseph Telushkin ...

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world."An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleTelushkin speaks to the ... Read more

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Rabbi Joseph Telushkin combed the Bible, the Talmud, and the whole spectrum of Judaism's sacred writings to give us a manual on how to lead a decent, kind, and honest life in a morally complicated world."An absolutely superb book: the most practical, most comprehensive guide to Jewish values I know." —Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things Happen to Good PeopleTelushkin speaks to the
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America's Jewish Women

A History from Colonial Times to Today

by Pamela S. Nadell ...

A groundbreaking history of how Jewish women maintained their identity and influenced social activism as they wrote themselves into American history.What does it mean to be a Jewish woman in America? In a gripping historical narrative, Pamela S. Nadell weaves together the stories of a diverse group of extraordinary people—from the colonial-era matriarch Grace Nathan and her great-granddaughter, ... Read more

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A groundbreaking history of how Jewish women maintained their identity and influenced social activism as they wrote themselves into American history.What does it mean to be a Jewish woman in America? In a gripping historical narrative, Pamela S. Nadell weaves together the stories of a diverse group of extraordinary people—from the colonial-era matriarch Grace Nathan and her great-granddaughter,
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The Gospel of Judas Iscariot

by Michael Lewis ...

What if the greatest villain in Christian history wasn't a villain at all?The Gospel of Judas Iscariot is a bold reimagining of the most infamous disciple, revealing a man caught not in a simple act of betrayal, but in the tragedy of hope, loyalty, and shattered expectations. This provocative and deeply researched work challenges everything you thought you knew about Judas—and about the story of ... Read more

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What if the greatest villain in Christian history wasn't a villain at all?The Gospel of Judas Iscariot is a bold reimagining of the most infamous disciple, revealing a man caught not in a simple act of betrayal, but in the tragedy of hope, loyalty, and shattered expectations. This provocative and deeply researched work challenges everything you thought you knew about Judas—and about the story of
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The Book of Enoch

The Ancient Apocryphal Text of Fallen Angels, Watchers, and Prophecies

by Enoch ...

Series series The Apocrypha and Pseudepigrapha of the Old Testament
One of the most mysterious and forbidden ancient texts, The Book of Enoch reveals visions of angels, fallen Watchers, and prophecies that shaped both scripture and occult tradition.Hidden for centuries and long banned by church authorities, The Book of Enoch remains one of the most mysterious and influential ancient writings ever discovered.This apocryphal text unveils visions of the heavens, the ... Read more

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One of the most mysterious and forbidden ancient texts, The Book of Enoch reveals visions of angels, fallen Watchers, and prophecies that shaped both scripture and occult tradition.Hidden for centuries and long banned by church authorities, The Book of Enoch remains one of the most mysterious and influential ancient writings ever discovered.This apocryphal text unveils visions of the heavens, the
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Heart of a Stranger

An Unlikely Rabbi's Story of Faith, Identity, and Belonging

by Angela Buchdahl ...

**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“A story that begs to be told. . . engrossing.” —The Washington PostFrom the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world**Angela Buchdahl was born in Seoul, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American ... Read more

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**AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER!“A story that begs to be told. . . engrossing.” —The Washington PostFrom the first Asian American to be ordained as a rabbi, a stirring account of one woman’s journey from feeling like an outsider to becoming one of the most admired religious leaders in the world**Angela Buchdahl was born in Seoul, the daughter of a Korean Buddhist mother and Jewish American
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The Final Solution to the Jewish Question

A Love Story for the Living

by Dara Horn ...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From three-time National Jewish Book Award winner Dara Horn, a masterful new work of nonfiction that boldly confronts and dismantles the myths and lies that have spread antisemitism from ancient times until today—and then offers an audacious but achievable vision for the future.After publishing the “extremely engaging” (The Washington Post) and award-winning essay ... Read more

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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From three-time National Jewish Book Award winner Dara Horn, a masterful new work of nonfiction that boldly confronts and dismantles the myths and lies that have spread antisemitism from ancient times until today—and then offers an audacious but achievable vision for the future.After publishing the “extremely engaging” (The Washington Post) and award-winning essay
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As a Jew

Reclaiming Our Story from Those Who Blame, Shame, and Try to Erase Us

by Sarah Hurwitz ...

New York Times BestsellerNatan Notable Book Award WinnerRabbi Sacks Book Prize Finalist75th National Jewish Book Awards WinnerPublisher's Weekly Best Books of 2025, ReligionHonorable Mention, Religion News Service 10 Top Religion & Spirituality Books of 2025An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Je... ... Read more

$14.99 CAD

New York Times BestsellerNatan Notable Book Award WinnerRabbi Sacks Book Prize Finalist75th National Jewish Book Awards WinnerPublisher's Weekly Best Books of 2025, ReligionHonorable Mention, Religion News Service 10 Top Religion & Spirituality Books of 2025An urgent exploration of how antisemitism has shaped Je...
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The Jewish Annotated New Testament

by Amy-Jill Levine;Marc Z. Brettler ...

Although major New Testament figures--Jesus and Paul, Peter and James, Jesus' mother Mary and Mary Magdalene--were Jews, living in a culture steeped in Jewish history, beliefs, and practices, there has never been an edition of the New Testament that addresses its Jewish background and the culture from which it grew--until now. In The Jewish Annotated New Testament, eminent experts under the ... Read more

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Although major New Testament figures--Jesus and Paul, Peter and James, Jesus' mother Mary and Mary Magdalene--were Jews, living in a culture steeped in Jewish history, beliefs, and practices, there has never been an edition of the New Testament that addresses its Jewish background and the culture from which it grew--until now. In The Jewish Annotated New Testament, eminent experts under the
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The Builder’s Stone: How Jews and Christians Built the West—and Why Only They Can Save It

by Melanie Phillips ...

Western civilization is facing a critical moment. Foreign enemies sensing its weakness are circling. Internally, the West is being consumed by division, decadence, and demoralization. The October 7 attack on Israel presented it with a choice between civilization and barbarism—a challenge the West has failed. But this damaged society is far from lost if it takes advice from an unexpected source. ... Read more

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Western civilization is facing a critical moment. Foreign enemies sensing its weakness are circling. Internally, the West is being consumed by division, decadence, and demoralization. The October 7 attack on Israel presented it with a choice between civilization and barbarism—a challenge the West has failed. But this damaged society is far from lost if it takes advice from an unexpected source.
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Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza

A Reckoning

by Peter Beinart ...

**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bold, urgent appeal from the acclaimed columnist and political commentator, addressing one of the most important issues of our time“In Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, Peter Beinart offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold. . . . Stylistically restrained and uncompromising, the book ... Read more

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**A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A bold, urgent appeal from the acclaimed columnist and political commentator, addressing one of the most important issues of our time“In Being Jewish After the Destruction of Gaza, Peter Beinart offers a model for writing a new story when inherited narratives no longer hold. . . . Stylistically restrained and uncompromising, the book
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The Misunderstood Jew

The Church and the Scandal of the Jewish Jesus

by Amy-Jill Levine ...

A grounded exploration of the historical Jesus that dismantles centuries of religious stereotypes to renew interfaith understanding.In the The Misunderstood Jew, scholar Amy-Jill Levine helps Christians and Jews understand the "Jewishness" of Jesus so that their appreciation of him deepens and a greater interfaith dialogue can take place.The text grounds Jesus firmly within first-century Jewish ... Read more

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A grounded exploration of the historical Jesus that dismantles centuries of religious stereotypes to renew interfaith understanding.In the The Misunderstood Jew, scholar Amy-Jill Levine helps Christians and Jews understand the "Jewishness" of Jesus so that their appreciation of him deepens and a greater interfaith dialogue can take place.The text grounds Jesus firmly within first-century Jewish
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36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah

by Libi Astaire ...

Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, will be a whole new experience after reading these thirty-six stories - one for each Chanukah candle - from the Chassidic tradition. Join the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Zusya of Hanipoli, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Chozeh of Lublin, and many others as they share their timeless wisdom for how to stay happy and optimistic during even the darkest times. ... Read more

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Chanukah, the Festival of Lights, will be a whole new experience after reading these thirty-six stories - one for each Chanukah candle - from the Chassidic tradition. Join the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Zusya of Hanipoli, Rabbi Levi Yitzchak of Berditchev, the Chozeh of Lublin, and many others as they share their timeless wisdom for how to stay happy and optimistic during even the darkest times.
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