Jewish Children's Books

In a Scary World, Jewish Kids Books Bring My Family Joy

Audrey Barbakoff in Kveller · 23 Jul

In a world filled with anxiety and uncertainty, Jewish children's books can bring joy and a sense of belonging to families.

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This children’s author puts Israel centre stage – in a positive way

Jewish Chronicle · 15 May

Erica Lyons, a children's author and history enthusiast, gained unexpected recognition for putting Israel in a positive light through her books.

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21 Books We Want to Read in 2024

Gwen Tucker in Lilith · 22 Dec 2023

Lilith magazine has compiled a list of books they are excited to read in 2024.

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Best Kids Books to Gift This Chanukah

Steve Lipman in Jewish Action · 5 Dec 2023

This article highlights four children's books with Jewish themes.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2023

Rachel J. Fremmer in Tablet · 1 Dec 2023

The best Jewish children's books of 2023 cover a wide range of themes and settings.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2022

Rachel J. Fremmer in Tablet · 12 Dec 2022

The Best Jewish Children's Books of 2022 feature a diverse collection of themes and settings.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2021

Rachel J. Fremmer in Tablet · 18 Nov 2021

The article discusses the best Jewish children's books of 2021.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2020

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 2 Dec 2020

This article provides a list of the best Jewish children's books of 2020, focusing on fun and entertaining reads.

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The Most Important Jewish Philanthropist You’ve Never Heard Of

Emily Benedek in Tablet · 19 Aug 2020

Harold Grinspoon, a wealthy businessman and philanthropist, is the founder of PJ Library, a program that sends children's books with Jewish themes to families raising Jewish children around the world.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2019

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 13 Dec 2019

The text discusses a selection of Jewish children's books from 2019 that offer a wide range of themes beyond the Holocaust.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2018

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 27 Nov 2018

In 2018, there was a discussion about Jewish children's books, noting a lack of stand-out Jewish picture books but a rise in engaging older-kid books with Jewish content.

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Alt-Right Publication Accuses Jews of Attempting to Indoctrinate America’s Young Via Subversive Children’s Books

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 2 Feb 2018

An alt-right publication, The Unz Review, accused Jews of trying to indoctrinate American children through subversive children's books, referencing the disproportionate number of Jewish authors on the American Library Association's list of banned/challenged books.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2017

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 8 Dec 2017

The list of the best Jewish children's books of 2017 showcases diversity, moving beyond Holocaust and shtetl narratives to present Jewish characters in various settings and experiences.

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Cannonball Moment: Ep. 86

Unorthodox · 20 Apr 2017

In episode 86 of Unorthodox, filmmaker Ferne Pearlstein discusses her documentary "The Last Laugh" which explores the topic of joking about the Holocaust with comedians like Mel Brooks and Sarah Silverman.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2016

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 15 Dec 2016

A selection of the best Jewish children's books of 2016 offers engaging and culturally rich storytelling suitable for various age groups.

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Unorthodox Celebrates Hanukkah Ep. 18

Unorthodox · 3 Dec 2015

This special Hanukkah-themed episode of Unorthodox celebrates the Festival of Lights with a focus on latkes, Adam Sandler's updated Hanukkah song, and discussions on how to maintain the essence of the holiday beyond just presents for children.

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The Best Jewish Children’s Books of 2013

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 21 Nov 2013

The article highlights some of the best Jewish children's books from 2013, focusing on engaging reads rather than purely educational ones.

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Taste Test

Marjorie Ingall in Tablet · 3 May 2011

The article explores the idea of how one's favorite Jewish children's book reflects aspects of their personality.

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