Books published by Jewish Publication Society

Mrs Moskowitz and her cat move from their house into a new apartment and feel a little lost. They miss their house, filled with family memories. But then her son brings her a box she left behind, in which she finds a pair of Sabbath candlesticks. The memories of past Sabbaths help her finally to think of the apartment as home.

Presents an edition of the author's six stories.

The complex and dramatic story of Joseph is the most sustained narrative in Genesis. Many call it a literary masterpiece and a story of great depth that can be read on many levels. In a lucid and engaging style, Alan T. Levenson brings the voices of Philo, Josephus, Midrash, and medieval commentators, as well as a wide range of modern scholars, into dialogue about this complex biblical figure.

Brings together Arthur Green's scholarly writings, centred on the history of early Hasidism, and his highly personal approach to a rebirth of Jewish spirituality in our own day. In choosing to present them in this way he asserts a claim that they are all of a piece. They represent one man's attempt to wade through history and text, language and symbol, and an array of voices both past and present.

The Torah is the essence of Jewish tradition; it inspires each successive generation. The current JPS translation, based on classical and modern sources, is acclaimed for its fidelity to the ancient Hebrew.

In 1853 Solomon Nunes Carvalho, proud descendant of a Sephardic Jewish family, accepted the invitation of Col. John Charles Fremont to accompany him on his fifth expedition of discovery through the Rockies to the Pacific Ocean. Westward with Fremont tells the exciting story of one of the great legendary figures in American Jewish history.

Many of the creators of the most famous comic books, such as "Superman", "Spiderman", "X-Men", and "Batman", as well as the founders of "MAD Magazine", were Jewish. This title tells their stories and demonstrates how they brought a uniquely Jewish perspective to their work and to the comics industry as a whole.

A collection that offers contemporary tales with modern-day children as the main characters. It includes tales in which spirits are forces for momentous change in the lives of the children who encounter them - helping them to gain new understandings of themselves and their Jewish tradition.

Suitable for students, teachers and rabbis, this title gives an opportunity to get up close and personal with everyone named in the Bible - its patriarchs, matriarchs, and prophets, warriors and peacemakers, holy men and sinners, heroes and villains. It contains biographical information written in narrative style, about all the Bible's characters.

A collection of ten stories by a master of Yiddish literature. It is suitable for children and adults alike.

Part of the "JPS Kids' Catalog" series, this book explains the history and customs of Hanukkah, along with details on the traditional way to light the candles and celebrate the holiday.

Twelve-year-old David takes his basketball along on summer vacation, hoping to find a court and some friends at the beach community. Whatever happens, he knows that he can count on Max, his grandfather. Unexpectedly, David and Max, along with David's new friend Candy, become caught up in a search for a man Max thought had died in the Holocaust.

Invites readers to explore how Jewish practice can be more meaningful through renewing, reshaping, and even creating rituals, such as naming ceremonies for welcoming baby girls, healing services, Miriam's cup, mitzvah days, egalitarian wedding practices, and commitment ceremonies.

A collection that celebrates 23 biblical women, from the familiar Sarah, Miriam, Ruth, and Esther, to the more mysterious Hatzlelponi mother of Samson) and the unnamed "Wife of Ovadiah".

The Bible is an enduring source of inspiration for the human heart and mind, and readers of Thinking about the Torah will be rewarded with an enhanced understanding of this great work's deeper meanings. Drawing on Western philosophy and particularly Jewish philosophy, Kenneth Seeskin delves into ten core biblical verses and the powerful ideas that emerge from them.

K'tontoni - the lovable Jewish "Tom Thumb" - has cast a magic spell on children (and their parents and grandparents) for generations, delighting countless readers of all ages. Now he appears again in K'tonton's Sukkot Adventure, a picture book combining two of Sadie Rose Weilerstein's classic tales with light-hearted, whimsical drawings by award-winning illustrator Joe Boddy.

A brave girl's adventurous journey from Bolshevik Russia to the Zionists settlement in the Holy Land. Sara, a Jewish 12-years-old in 1919 Russia, has spunk, independence, and a deep commitment to her heritage.

In this new edition of the well-known Jewish classic, Berkson helps us see that Pirke Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) is more than just a fundamental religious text; it is also a compelling, contemporary ethical guide. Berkson looks at the individual sayings, or mishnayot, through the interpretations of the great Jewish commentators and also within the broader context of Western thought.

Draws on commentaries of Rashi, Ibn Ezra, Kimchi, Abarbanel, and the Malbim as well as contemporary culture and personal experiences to reveal the hidden meanings of this perplexing biblical story. In so doing, it explores many of the larger questions and topics we face, including human nature, our relationship with God, and how we understand ourselves and lead our lives.

An annotated anthology of Jewish mystical works, concepts, and experiences.A Kabbalah and Jewish Mysticism Reader explores issues relating to what has compelled Jews to seek a more intimate relationship with God. It does this by providing readings from the most important mystical texts, accompanied by Daniel M. Horwitz's insightful introductions and commentary.

Suitable for individuals seeking greater understanding of the haftarot as independent literary entities and in the larger context of the "Torah" cycle and Jewish life; for leaders of adult education groups who wish to focus their study on the haftarot; and for B'nai Mitzvah students preparing their divrei "Torah".

The incredible medical breakthroughs, like genetic engineering, in-vitro fertilizations, and cloning have transformed long-held beliefs on the nature of both life and death, raising difficult moral and religious questions. This title addresses this unavoidable confluence of medical technology and Jewish law and ethics.

In this vivid collection, Judaic scholar Vanessa Ochs brings the legends of the biblical matriarchs to new life. Intimate, familiar and wise, the heroines in Sarah Laughed are revealed to be inspiring role models for women today. From Eve's rebellious taste of wisdom to the righteous anager of Job's wife, each woman's story is retold in imaginative prose and accompanied by real-life rituals that can help us gain insight into various aspects of our everyday lives.

There could not have been many students of Jewish law and legend of the era who did not at one time or another seek guidance from Louis Ginzberg - the remarkable man whose knowledge was vast and whose memory was phenomenal. This title presents his biography.

This epic on Jewish history from ancient times to the 12th century eulogizes Spanish Jewry and reminds readers of a once-thriving culture. The Book of Tradition is unique and one of the first examples of Jewish historiography. In JPS's edition of this classic work, first published in 1967, renowned scholar Gerson D. Cohen presents his translation of ibn Daud's entire text.

Talmudic and midrashic folklore use the teachings of the ancient sages to answer questions and teach moral lessons, often with a dash of humour. In this delightful collection, Phillis Gershator takes spiritual and folkloric elements and weaves them together with her unique humour to create a special version of the wondrous tales that have captivated readers for centuries.