Synopsis: How have the Jews survived through millennia while other civilizations have declined? This book explores the qualities of a culture that produced notable figures like Moses, Christ, Spinoza, Marx, Freud, and Einstein. Max I. Dimont traces the Jewish saga from ancient Palestine through Europe, Asia, America, and modern Israel, illustrating their struggles, contributions, and resilience throughout history.

Synopsis: In 1973, childhood friends Haim and Dov are called to serve together in a tank battalion during wartime. Amid the chaos of battle, they are separated. A month later, Haim returns home alone for his first leave, haunted by his experiences and questioning the fate of Dov during those critical days.

Synopsis: In "The Wicked Son," David Mamet examines the complexity of anti-Semitism and its internalization among Jews. Using the metaphor of the Wicked Son from the Passover seder, he addresses the tendency of some Jews to seek meaning outside of Judaism, exploring how the Jewish tradition is often viewed as the Wicked Son by the world. With his signature honesty and eloquence, Mamet delivers a thought-provoking critique of a persistent and destructive force in contemporary life.

Synopsis: In Bethlehem, history teacher Omar Yussef grapples with a dire situation when a former pupil, George Saba, is arrested for allegedly collaborating in the murder of a Palestinian guerrilla. Omar believes George has been framed and must act quickly, as George faces imminent execution. The situation intensifies when another former pupil, the wife of the deceased, is found murdered. Suspecting the head of the local al-Aqsa Martyrs Brigades is the real culprit, Omar must confront the violent forces that dominate the town, all while putting himself and his family at risk. It falls to him to seek justice in a world where few dare to stand against the powerful.

Synopsis: In his signature storytelling style, James Michener takes us back to the origins of the Jewish faith. Through the ancestors of four modern individuals, we explore the rich history of the Jews, including the lives of early Hebrews, their persecutions, the influence of Christianity, the Crusades, the Spanish Inquisition, and the establishment of present-day Israel, alongside the ongoing Middle-East conflict.

Synopsis: Shifra Horn's novel spans five generations of women in one family over a hundred years in Jerusalem. It begins with the birth of Amal's first son, marking a significant moment for her ancestors: Mazal, the orphan whose troubled marriage starts a family curse; her daughter Sara, whose golden hair symbolizes her healing powers; Sara's daughter Pnina-Mazal, an unwanted child with the gift of telepathy; and Geula, Amal's mother, whose sharp intellect is both a gift and a burden. The story explores the legacies and struggles of these foremothers.