Jewish Book Council
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Nonprofit organization
https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/
🎉 #NationalJewishBookAwards
🗣JBC Network—platform for authors to connect with programmers
📘PAPER BRIGADE—annual print #litmag
📖Book reviews + essays
https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/
🎉 #NationalJewishBookAwards
🗣JBC Network—platform for authors to connect with programmers
📘PAPER BRIGADE—annual print #litmag
📖Book reviews + essays
We're digging into some scary good #Jewish novels. With haunting prose, devastating twists, & complex characters, these books will keep you occupied as the nights lengthen, the leaves change, & you search for your next supernatural story. Swipe thru to see 8 & share your fav #SpookySeason reads!
October 30, 2026 at 2:33 PM
We're digging into some scary good #Jewish novels. With haunting prose, devastating twists, & complex characters, these books will keep you occupied as the nights lengthen, the leaves change, & you search for your next supernatural story. Swipe thru to see 8 & share your fav #SpookySeason reads!
#JewishBookMonth is just around the corner! Beginning on Nov 3 & lasting through Dec 3, this month-long celebration honors Jewish readers & writers through the ages. We are hosting 3 virtual author events during this month for young readers. Register 👉 bit.ly/3TXl0wA
October 29, 2026 at 3:32 PM
#JewishBookMonth is just around the corner! Beginning on Nov 3 & lasting through Dec 3, this month-long celebration honors Jewish readers & writers through the ages. We are hosting 3 virtual author events during this month for young readers. Register 👉 bit.ly/3TXl0wA
Spurred by curiousity, Doreen Carvajal explored the lives of the prominent Jewish banking dynasty that Irène Cahen d'Anvers belonged to in her new book THE GIRL IN BLUE: RENOIR'S PORTRAIT OF A DYNASTY ERASED.
Read our review here: bit.ly/47Vcstv
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Read our review here: bit.ly/47Vcstv
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The Girl in Blue: Renoir’s Portrait of a Dynasty Erased
The Cahen d’Anvers family were French Jewish aristocracy—immensely wealthy, titled, prominent collectors; the hosts of a weekly salon frequented by financiers, intellectuals, socialites, and writer
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October 28, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Spurred by curiousity, Doreen Carvajal explored the lives of the prominent Jewish banking dynasty that Irène Cahen d'Anvers belonged to in her new book THE GIRL IN BLUE: RENOIR'S PORTRAIT OF A DYNASTY ERASED.
Read our review here: bit.ly/47Vcstv
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
Read our review here: bit.ly/47Vcstv
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
Cover reveal! ✨️ We are thrilled to partner with Tundra Books to share the evocative cover of THEY CARVED US TO BE PERFECT by Deke Moulton.
Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4yts1U1
Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4yts1U1
October 27, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Cover reveal! ✨️ We are thrilled to partner with Tundra Books to share the evocative cover of THEY CARVED US TO BE PERFECT by Deke Moulton.
Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4yts1U1
Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4yts1U1
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. We're reading Judith L. Pearson's RADICAL SISTERS. Our reviewer writes, "Pearson examines the gargantuan efforts that women have made both to raise awareness of breast cancer and demand major changes in the treatment of the disease."
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Radical Sisters: Shirley Temple Black, Rose Kushner, Evelyn Lauder and the Dawn of the Breast Cancer Movement
In Radical Sisters, award-winning journalist Judith Pearson examines the gargantuan efforts that women have made both to raise awareness of breast cancer and demand major changes in the tr
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October 26, 2026 at 6:57 PM
October is #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth. We're reading Judith L. Pearson's RADICAL SISTERS. Our reviewer writes, "Pearson examines the gargantuan efforts that women have made both to raise awareness of breast cancer and demand major changes in the treatment of the disease."
bit.ly/3VQH4WG
bit.ly/3VQH4WG
Save the date! ✉️ Jewish Book Council is thrilled to present the 76th National Jewish Book Awards on March 25th, 2027. Stay tuned for more details coming soon. We hope you'll join us for the biggest night in Jewish literature.
October 23, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Save the date! ✉️ Jewish Book Council is thrilled to present the 76th National Jewish Book Awards on March 25th, 2027. Stay tuned for more details coming soon. We hope you'll join us for the biggest night in Jewish literature.
We are two weeks away from the 2026 Jewish Writers’ Conference! Join us on November 8th for a day of learning, community, and connection. Secure your spot here. bit.ly/4hu6tRC
2026 Jewish Writers’ Conference
Have you written a book that you’d like to have published? Do you have a story idea? Have you already been published and would like to network with others in your field?
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October 22, 2026 at 2:22 PM
We are two weeks away from the 2026 Jewish Writers’ Conference! Join us on November 8th for a day of learning, community, and connection. Secure your spot here. bit.ly/4hu6tRC
Looking for your next #Fantasy story? We put together a reading list of some fabulous Jewish fantasy novels that will sweep you away! Fall in love with new worlds, captivating casts of characters, and sumptuous Jewish folklore. bit.ly/4z2a3cg
JBC Bookshelf: Jewish Fantasy Stories
Can’t wait for Sarah J. Maas’s next installment in A Court of Thorns and Roses? Maas’s three epic fantasy series all weave in elements from Jewish folklore and biblical stories.
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October 21, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Looking for your next #Fantasy story? We put together a reading list of some fabulous Jewish fantasy novels that will sweep you away! Fall in love with new worlds, captivating casts of characters, and sumptuous Jewish folklore. bit.ly/4z2a3cg
Just out today is Alissa Timoshkina's LOZHKA: EASTERN EUROPEAN SOUPS, STEWS & OTHER THINGS WE EAT WITH A SPOON 🥄 With care, insight, & an eye for design details, this new #Cookbook offers delicious fare for your autumn table. Read more. bit.ly/4ywSCj2
Lozhka: Eastern European Soups, Stews & Other Things We Eat with a Spoon
The spoon is the most ubiquitous of all cutlery. Across continents and culinary cultures—amongst those who eat with forks, hands, and chopsticks—spoons are universal.
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October 20, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Just out today is Alissa Timoshkina's LOZHKA: EASTERN EUROPEAN SOUPS, STEWS & OTHER THINGS WE EAT WITH A SPOON 🥄 With care, insight, & an eye for design details, this new #Cookbook offers delicious fare for your autumn table. Read more. bit.ly/4ywSCj2
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October 20, 2026 at 3:06 PM
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Carol Conaway reflects on her path to converting to Judaism, as a teenager who always knew she was a Jew, in her essay "Judaism Redux." This piece is from the recently published anthology BLACK, JEWISH, AND BEAUTIFUL: CONTEMPORARY BLEWISH VOICES. bit.ly/4ewM3Wi @syracuseup.bsky.social
Judaism Redux
What follows is a portion of the chapter “Judaism Redux” by Carol Conaway from Black
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October 19, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Carol Conaway reflects on her path to converting to Judaism, as a teenager who always knew she was a Jew, in her essay "Judaism Redux." This piece is from the recently published anthology BLACK, JEWISH, AND BEAUTIFUL: CONTEMPORARY BLEWISH VOICES. bit.ly/4ewM3Wi @syracuseup.bsky.social
Next week! Join author & illustrator Madison Safer in conversation with artist, author, & illustrator Suzy Ultman to celebrate the publication of THE GARLIC EATERS (published by @ayinpress.bsky.social) on Oct 22 at 7 p.m. ET. Register for the event: bit.ly/4yFSgHM
The Garlic Eaters: Madison Safer in Conversation with Suzy Ultman
Join a conversation between author Madison Safer a
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October 16, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Next week! Join author & illustrator Madison Safer in conversation with artist, author, & illustrator Suzy Ultman to celebrate the publication of THE GARLIC EATERS (published by @ayinpress.bsky.social) on Oct 22 at 7 p.m. ET. Register for the event: bit.ly/4yFSgHM
@benyehudapress.bsky.social Heller Museum
October 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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The Heller Museum, Ben Yehuda Press, & JBC invite you to the book launch for ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS: AN AMIDAH COMPANION. Join us on Wednesday October 21st at 6 p.m. ET for an in-person book signing and reception. Reserve your free spot here and learn more about this exciting evening! bit.ly/4j2fraa
Book Launch: Accept Our Prayers: An Amidah Companion
Program at 6 p.m. Book signing and Reception to follow
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October 15, 2026 at 4:04 PM
The Heller Museum, Ben Yehuda Press, & JBC invite you to the book launch for ACCEPT OUR PRAYERS: AN AMIDAH COMPANION. Join us on Wednesday October 21st at 6 p.m. ET for an in-person book signing and reception. Reserve your free spot here and learn more about this exciting evening! bit.ly/4j2fraa
Cover reveal! ✨️ We are thrilled to partner with @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social to share the stunning cover of TOV IS GOOD by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield. Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4AXT8sC
October 14, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Cover reveal! ✨️ We are thrilled to partner with @chroniclekidsbooks.bsky.social to share the stunning cover of TOV IS GOOD by Richard Ho, illustrated by Lynn Scurfield. Click below to read more and preorder your copy today! https://bit.ly/4AXT8sC
As the leaves fall & the days shorten, we hope to see you at our in-person & virtual events this autumn! Stop by to find your next read, hear engaging conversation, & be a part of a literature-loving community. See the full schedule here. bit.ly/4hEzJFH
October 13, 2026 at 8:02 PM
As the leaves fall & the days shorten, we hope to see you at our in-person & virtual events this autumn! Stop by to find your next read, hear engaging conversation, & be a part of a literature-loving community. See the full schedule here. bit.ly/4hEzJFH
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"Simply one of the best family dramas in recent memory, HOUSE ARREST is masterfully translated by Shira Atik and Evan Fallenberg,who capture all the nuances of the sharp wit and social satire of the original." @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
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House Arrest
Any reader who enjoyed Jonathan Franzen’s 2001 novel, The Corrections, will likely rejoice at Noa Yedlin’s House Arrest, which recently won Israel’s prestigious Sapir Prize for fi
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October 13, 2026 at 1:22 PM
"Simply one of the best family dramas in recent memory, HOUSE ARREST is masterfully translated by Shira Atik and Evan Fallenberg,who capture all the nuances of the sharp wit and social satire of the original." @jewishbookcouncil.bsky.social
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In honor of #BannedBooksWeek (October 4 -10), choose your next read from our compilation of Jewish titles banned over the years. Pictured here are eight titles and the full list can be found here. bit.ly/4zhQHPX
October 9, 2026 at 5:32 PM
In honor of #BannedBooksWeek (October 4 -10), choose your next read from our compilation of Jewish titles banned over the years. Pictured here are eight titles and the full list can be found here. bit.ly/4zhQHPX
Now through the end of #JewishBookMonth (Dec 3, 2026), submissions are open for original works of short fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction or personal essay. Click below to submit your work today and share with an aspiring young writer! bit.ly/4i8A2bU
Aspiring Young Authors
Through its work, Jewish Book Council supports writers at all stages, amplifying Jewish voices and Jewish stories.
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October 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Now through the end of #JewishBookMonth (Dec 3, 2026), submissions are open for original works of short fiction, poetry, narrative nonfiction or personal essay. Click below to submit your work today and share with an aspiring young writer! bit.ly/4i8A2bU
We are thrilled to share that our Aspiring Young Authors Award is open for submissions! bit.ly/4i8A2bU
This peer-led writing competition and publication honor is open to young Jewish writers between the ages of 13 and 22.
This peer-led writing competition and publication honor is open to young Jewish writers between the ages of 13 and 22.
October 8, 2026 at 2:04 PM
We are thrilled to share that our Aspiring Young Authors Award is open for submissions! bit.ly/4i8A2bU
This peer-led writing competition and publication honor is open to young Jewish writers between the ages of 13 and 22.
This peer-led writing competition and publication honor is open to young Jewish writers between the ages of 13 and 22.
Today, we are revisiting some of these astounding works as we remember those who are no longer with us, honor the acts of bravery from so many, and keep their stories close to our hearts. bit.ly/4ziCouD
October 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
Today, we are revisiting some of these astounding works as we remember those who are no longer with us, honor the acts of bravery from so many, and keep their stories close to our hearts. bit.ly/4ziCouD
During the past 3 years moving works of poetry, memoir, journalistic reporting, & history have been published, chronicling the experiences of so many on October 7, 2023 & in the days afterwards. bit.ly/4ziCouD
Commemorating 10/7 in Literature
As we approach the three-year anniversary of October 7th, we're turning to JBC's Witnessing ser
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October 7, 2026 at 1:19 PM
During the past 3 years moving works of poetry, memoir, journalistic reporting, & history have been published, chronicling the experiences of so many on October 7, 2023 & in the days afterwards. bit.ly/4ziCouD
We can't wait to see you on Oct 15 for an inspiring conversation with Bruce Feiler & Rabbi Angela Buchdahl! Join us on Zoom for a Community One Read event as these authors discuss Feiler's new book & the role of ritual in our modern lives. Grab your free tickets here. bit.ly/4pJbEjq
October 6, 2026 at 4:51 PM
We can't wait to see you on Oct 15 for an inspiring conversation with Bruce Feiler & Rabbi Angela Buchdahl! Join us on Zoom for a Community One Read event as these authors discuss Feiler's new book & the role of ritual in our modern lives. Grab your free tickets here. bit.ly/4pJbEjq
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month now and year-round with reading suggestions from Séfer, the global platform for Jewish literature in Spanish. Swipe through to see a few suggestions from this new platform and check out all of them here. bit.ly/4jciiNK
October 5, 2026 at 5:40 PM
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month now and year-round with reading suggestions from Séfer, the global platform for Jewish literature in Spanish. Swipe through to see a few suggestions from this new platform and check out all of them here. bit.ly/4jciiNK
Nu Reads is officially one year old! 🎂
Over the last year, we have championed and celebrated six incredible Jewish books, putting critical words and work directly into the hands of nearly 2,500 (and counting!) subscribers. Subscribe today! bit.ly/4rQAkYb
Over the last year, we have championed and celebrated six incredible Jewish books, putting critical words and work directly into the hands of nearly 2,500 (and counting!) subscribers. Subscribe today! bit.ly/4rQAkYb
October 1, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Nu Reads is officially one year old! 🎂
Over the last year, we have championed and celebrated six incredible Jewish books, putting critical words and work directly into the hands of nearly 2,500 (and counting!) subscribers. Subscribe today! bit.ly/4rQAkYb
Over the last year, we have championed and celebrated six incredible Jewish books, putting critical words and work directly into the hands of nearly 2,500 (and counting!) subscribers. Subscribe today! bit.ly/4rQAkYb