This year's selection of Hanukkah children's books introduces young readers to a wide range of imaginative and diverse stories. Highlights include "Construct...

Katherine Janus Kahn, renowned for her vibrant illustrations in the beloved Sammy Spider series, passed away at 83, leaving a lasting impact on Jewish childr...

Penny Schwartz highlights a diverse selection of new children's books for the High Holidays that reflect cultural variety and the themes of renewal and hospi...

Emma Mordecai's Civil War diary, edited by Dianne Ashton and completed posthumously by Melissa R. Klapper, offers a unique insight into the life of a Jewish ...

Michael Tilson Thomas, legendary Jewish conductor and music director laureate of the San Francisco Symphony, is set to conduct his last concert at the age of...

A new collection of children's books celebrating Passover includes an entertaining mix of stories that blend cultural depth with humor and adventure. Highlig...

Night Owls, a debut novel by A.R. Vishny about two sisters who transform into estries, Jewish vampire folklore figures, has won the Sydney Taylor Book Award'...

A collection of 14 new children's books celebrates the overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas, as the first night of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas Day this ye...

In 2024, a unique overlap of Hanukkah and Christmas inspires a range of new children's books that celebrate both holidays, symbolizing the growing number of ...

This year's selection of children's books for the High Holidays focuses on the diverse expressions of Jewish culture worldwide. Featured stories transport yo...