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JTA Matan Koch, disability advocate who urged Jewish communities to ‘let everyone in,’ dies at 44 27 Apr
Matan Koch, a renowned disability advocate and lawyer, passed away at 44 in Los Angeles. Known for his infectious smile and power wheelchair, Koch was a belo...
27 Apr
JTA Michael Tilson Thomas, famed conductor and scion of Yiddish theater, dies at 81 24 Apr
Michael Tilson Thomas, renowned conductor and influential figure in classical music, passed away at 81. Known for his contributions to orchestras like the Sa...
24 Apr
JTA Matzah pizza, Miriam and a ‘HUG-gadah’ star in new children’s books for Passover in 2026 23 Mar
With Passover themes of welcoming and freedom, a new collection of children's books for the 2026 holiday season draws on familiar narratives with fresh persp...
23 Mar
Forward Stories of ghosts, grief and Shabbat gladness win top prizes in Jewish children’s literature 27 Jan
Neshama, a novel-in-verse by Marcella Pixley, took the gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards for middle-grade readers, highlighting the resilience and ...
27 Jan
JTA From golems to Horton to banana menorahs: This year’s Hanukkah kids’ books light up the imagination 28 Nov 2025
This year's selection of Hanukkah children's books introduces young readers to a wide range of imaginative and diverse stories. Highlights include "Construct...
28 Nov 2025
JTA Katherine Janus Kahn, illustrator of ‘Sammy Spider’ Jewish children’s books, dies at 83 24 Oct 2025
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...
24 Oct 2025
JTA New crop of High Holidays children’s books take place in Uganda, Hong Kong and a Sephardic home 5 Sep 2025
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...
5 Sep 2025
Hadassah REVIEW: ‘The Civil War Diary of Emma Mordecai’ 31 Jul 2025
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 ...
31 Jul 2025
JTA Battling cancer, famed Jewish conductor Michael Tilson Thomas prepares for his last concert 17 Apr 2025
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...
17 Apr 2025
JTA New Passover children’s books include a mystery, Obama’s White House seder and a graphic novel from writer Dara Horn 4 Mar 2025
A new collection of children's books celebrating Passover includes an entertaining mix of stories that blend cultural depth with humor and adventure. Highlig...
4 Mar 2025