Id also like to mention ajl association of jewish libraries as a resource. The orthodox jewish bible is an english language version that applies yiddish and hasidic cultural expressions to the messianic bible. A list of books for further study and links to jewish book publishers online. The orthodox childrens book market has exploded in recent years, with new publishers, authors and books appearing each year. Schocken books a division of random house the publishes jewish themed books. We ask for a typed book proposal in either hard copy or electronic format. The scandalous rejection of my hasidic roots by deborah feldman.
The singlish publication society a publisher that translates. Many business rules simply do not apply to us since we know that. Rabbi nosson scherman is the general editor artscroll s first president, rabbi meir zlotowitz july, 1943 june 24, 2017 was succeeded by his oldest son, rabbi gedaliah zlotowitz, whose name is. Yashar is a new publisher of orthodox jewish books for the contemporary reader. Orthodox the most complete directory of orthodox web resources with descriptions in russian, english, german, serbian, romanian and about 20 other languages. Empowering todays jews for a life that matters jewish lights, a vermont publisher specializing in books on jewish traditions and culture, doesnt publish a lot of graphic novels, but the two released by the house have managed to exceed all reasonable expectations. Uriman independent publishing house producing works of wide jewish interest. The book bringing ultraorthodox jews to the masses the.
Kushner, joan nathan, rabbi jonathan sacks, and elie wiesel. Author rena rossner didnt want to compose a jewish book. In the us, there is only one publisher focusing exclusively on jewish. As orthodox jews, we know that our parnasah is a hundred percent from hashem. Yotzeret publishing is an awardwinning, familyrun publisher that is committed to bringing you intriguing books written from a jewish perspective for all audiences. The association of jewish book publishers, founded in 1962, is a nonprofit organization which promotes the sale and use of jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Modern orthodox judaism offers an extensive selection of primary texts documenting the orthodox. Gefen publishing offers a wide range of books books covering such topics as. Yashar books a publisher of orthodox jewish books for the contemporary reader. Gefen publishing offers a wide range of books books covering such topics as jewish history, israeli and middle east politics, jewish philosophy, jewish communities, israeli society, the holocaust, jewish art, jewish childrens books, jeiwsh poetry, religion, science, haggadas, haggadahs, and israel travel. Inclusion in the following list does not imply endorsement by columbia university libraries.
Jewish torah books by feldheim publishers jewish books feldheim publishers. Artscroll is an imprint of translations, books and commentaries from an orthodox jewish perspective published by mesorah publications, ltd. Our mission is to promote jewish literacy and selfunderstanding through the publication of books of enduring. A groundbreaking examination of a littleknown but defining episode in early modern jewish history a refugee crisis of huge proportions erupted as a result of the midseventeenthcentury wars in the polishlithuanian commonwealth. Mark twain once said twenty years from now well be more disappointed by the things we didnt do than the things we did do. Its a good idea to do your homework first by reading the submission guidelines of various publishers, looking around their website, or browsing in your local book store to see what type. How to get your jewish childrens book published dena. Association of jewish book publishers is a defunct organization founded in 1962 as a nonprofit organization. Jewish book favorites childrens and teens jewish lights publishing. One of the oldest publishers of jewish books in the u. Gefen publishing offers a wide range of books books covering such topics as jewish history, israeli and middle east politics, jewish philosophy, jewish communities, israeli society, the. That leaves fig tree books as the sole publishing company in north.
Ktav publishing house this is another of the oldest jewish book publishers in the us. Judaica press jewish books that matter free shipping. Schocken books, founded by salman schocken in germany in 1931, began publishing in the united states in 1945. It has become a truism that for orthodox jews, who do not use computers or ebook. Littman library of jewish civilization publisher of academic books on jewish topics. Modern orthodox judaism the jewish publication society. His most popular book, the jewish book of why, spawned a series that has sold more than 1. Our mission is to promote jewish literacy and selfunderstanding through the publication of books of enduring worth. Jewish book world was a quarterly magazine published by the jewish book council from 1982 to 2015. Hi erika, thanks so much for all you do for writers. As books become available, this website will highlight the authors and provide inside looks into the books. We showcase the finest contemporary writing on jewish themes either written in, or translated into, english, and provide an online community for writers and readers of jewish fiction from around the world.
Reviews in magazines, newspapers, and websites that feature jewish content. Some months ago, i wrote a post in which i attempted to provide general advice regarding some of questions that i receive repeatedly from writers whose workfiction, poetry. Publishers of books related to jewish studies and jewish. Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. He was founder, president, and editor in chief of jonathan david publishers, as well as the author of more than 50 books. Building upon its historic commitment to publishing judaica, schockens authors include franz kafka, harold s. We currently have a number of exciting books in development that will be of wide interest to scholars and laypeople alike. Jewish book world reached over 5,000 readers with a specific interest in jewish books, including library professionals, book festival coordinators, book group members, academicians, and lay leaders. The orthodox jewish tanakh torah neviim ketuvim both testaments the orthodox jewish bible is an english language version that applies yiddish and hasidic cultural expressions to the messianic bible. This group promoted the sale and use of jewish books through educational. Orthodox the most complete directory of orthodox web resources with descriptions in russian, english, german, serbian, romanian and.
Mikraot gedolot rabbinic bible at wikisource in english and hebrew. Large resource list for finding jewish books, jewish publishers, hebrew books, childrens jewish booksm. The singlish publication society a publisher that translates hebrew. Their materials are suitable for readers at all levels, because they are designed for baalei tshuvot, jews who were not raised observant but became observant later in life. Publishing and printing houses orthodox christianity. New jewish books from ben yehuda press ben yehuda press.
Jps works represent the highest levels of scholarship, written in a popular manner. There is a lot of good material here, covering all movements of judaism. Jewish heritage society in russian and english jewish lights. Thank you for your interest in lederermessianic jewish publishers. The hebrew bible, which is also called the tanakh t. Oct 28, 20 the book bringing ultraorthodox jews to the masses after teaching in a uk haredi girls school, secular jewish author eve harris writes a sympathetic 400page novel about that worlds biggest.
Join our mailing list join our mailing list for free book excerpts, new title. As a member of the strictly religious satmar sect of hasidic judaism, deborah feldman grew up under a code of relentlessly enforced customs governing. Here is a list of the jewish publishers i know of, who publish books for children. The singlish publication society a publisher that translates hebrew books to english. I was excited when i first heard about this book and excited when i finally got it. Sep 12, 2012 hi erika, thanks so much for all you do for writers. The list of sydney taylor book award winners, honors, and notables offer a wonderful selction of excellent jewish books for children. We are the best place to find used books by your favorite jewish authors, used jewishenglish seforim, jewish music, rare and antique jewish books, and any judaica online. Koren publishers jerusalempublishes jewish religious texts and general interest books in hebrew. Ktav publishing house this is another of the oldest. Empowering todays jews for a life that matters jewish lights, a vermont publisher specializing in books on jewish. Feldheim publishers one of the oldest publishers of jewish books in the u.
Book worlds hot new fantasy author is an orthodox jew with a. Feldheim publishers or feldheim is an american orthodox jewish publisher of torah books and literature. Encyclopedia of jewish and israeli history, politics and culture, with biographies, statistics, articles and documents on topics from antisemitism to zionism. No more than a few meters, it was a long walk to the drop sheets and the assortment of paint cans that shielded max vandenburg. A division of random house the publishes jewishthemed books. Your grandfather probably learned hebrew from one of their books. Artscroll scholarly and popular works for the jewish world. Torah literature, judaism, jewish law books, jewish holiday books and kosher cookbooks. Publishers of books related to jewish studies and jewish history. This group promoted the sale and use of jewish books through educational programs and activities such as exhibits, discussions, cooperative promotion and the interchange of information among members. Renana publishers a publisher of jewish books in print and digital. Publishers of books and cdroms related to jewish studies.
Judaica press publishes an extensive line of jewish books that hold true to the ideals of authentic judaism and jewish traditions. Discover the best jewish biographies in best sellers. The book bringing ultraorthodox jews to the masses after teaching in a uk haredi girls school, secular jewish author eve harris writes a sympathetic 400page novel about that. We are the best place to find used books by your favorite jewish authors, used.
Without a doubt the finest publisher of orthodox jewish materials. It was devoted to the promotion of books of jewish interest. Jonathan david publishers jewish book of why by alfred j. Menucha publishers jewish books for the whole family. Large resource list for finding jewish books, jewish publishers, hebrew books. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Feb 14, 2012 mark twain once said twenty years from now well be more disappointed by the things we didnt do than the things we did do. How to get your jewish childrens book published dena ackerman. We publish your jewish book from editing, typesetting, cover design, proof reading and printing. Twain might have changed that around some had he read unorthodox. Building upon its historic commitment to publishing judaica, schockens.
Continue reading press about typically jewish on february, 2019. The toby pressan independent publisher releasing literary and commercial fiction and nonfiction. The jewish publication society jps is about the great books of judaism. Its a good idea to do your homework first by reading the submission guidelines of various publishers, looking around their website, or browsing in your local book store to see what type of books are being published by which publishers. She saw an imaginary framed photo seep into the wall a quietsmiled secret. A division of random house the publishes jewish themed books. Goldsmith, professor of jewish studies, christians who want to know more about jewish life and practice will find this an invaluable reference. Tanach quickly became a standard reference in the orthodox jewish community. The frum entrepreneur jewish books feldheim publishers. The jewish book of why is the most readable book ever written about the life and ideas of the jewish people.