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Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
By Anita Shapira

“A beautiful portrayal” —Shimon Peres, President of Israel (2007-2014)
An insightful study of the inner life of the Zionist leader responsible for the creation of the state of Israel

Hayim Nahman Bialik: Poet of Hebrew
By Avner Holtzman

“A remarkable story, superbly told” —David G. Roskies, JTS
A moving inquiry into the dramatic life, epic success, and ultimate tragedy of the great Hebrew poet

Moshe Dayan: Israel’s Controversial Hero
By Mordechai Bar-On

“Refreshing. Highly thoughtful.”—Jerusalem Report
Instantly recognizable with his iconic eye patch, Moshe Dayan (1915–1981) was one of Israel's most charismatic—and controversial—personalities

Theodor Herzl: The Charismatic Leader
By Derek Penslar

“Excellent” —Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
A masterful new biography of Theodor Herzl by an eminent historian of Zionism

Jabotinsky: A Life
By Hillel Halkin

“Beautifully written” —New York Review of Books
An insightful new biography of the most controversial and perhaps most fervent of all Zionist political figures

Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revolution
By Yehudah Mirsky

“Learned, luminous and uncannily timely” —Jewish Review of Books
Rav Abraham Isaac Kook (1865–1935) was one of the most influential—and controversial—rabbis of the twentieth century

Golda Meir: Israel’s Matriarch
By Deborah E. Lipstadt

“Always thoughtful” —Kirkus Review
A balanced biography of Golda Meir, who was both adored and abhorred, from award-winning author Deborah E. Lipstadt

Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman
By Itamar Rabinovich

“A thoughtful and extraordinarily comprehensive account of a significant leader” —Henry A. Kissinger
An insider’s perspective on the life and influence of Israel’s first native-born prime minister, his bold peace initiatives, and his tragic assassination

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Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power
By Neal Gabler

“Fascinating and insightful” —The Wall Street Journal
An enthralling appreciation of the monumentally gifted popular artist and cultural icon who challenged Hollywood’s standards of beauty and glamour

Warner Bros: The Making of an American Movie Studio
By David Thomson

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Behind the scenes at the legendary Warner Brothers film studio, where four immigrant brothers transformed themselves into the moguls and masters of American fantasy

Groucho Marx: The Comedy of Existence
By Lee Siegel

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A trenchant examination of an iconic American figure that explores the cultural and psychological roots of his comic genius

Stanley Kubrick: American Filmmaker
By David Mikics

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An engrossing biography of one of the most influential filmmakers in cinematic history

Ben Hecht: Fighting words, Moving Pictures
By Adina Hoffman

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A vibrant portrait of one of the most accomplished and prolific American screenwriters, by an award-winning biographer and essayist

Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films
By Molly Haskell

“Uncommonly absorbing” —The New Republic
A film-centric portrait of the extraordinarily gifted movie director whose decades-long influence on American popular culture is unprecedented

Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew
By Jeremy Dauber

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Leonard Bernstein: An American Musician
By Allen Shawn

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A fresh appreciation of the great musical figure that gives him his due as composer as well as conductor

Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet
By Jeffrey Rosen

“Compelling” —LA Review of Books
A riveting new examination of the leading progressive justice of his era, published in the centennial year of his confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court

Mel Brooks: Disobedient Jew
By Jeremy Dauber

“Entertaining and enlightening” —Kenneth Turan
A spirited dive into the life and career of a performer, writer, and director who dominated twentieth-century American comedy

Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter
By Rachel Shteir

“A lucid portrait” —Publishers Weekly
A new portrait of Betty Friedan, the author and activist acclaimed as the mother of second-wave feminism

Arthur Miller: American Witness
By John Lahr

“A great introduction to a giant of American letters” —Publishers Weekly
A great theater critic brings twentieth-century playwright Arthur Miller’s dramatic story to life with bold and revealing new insights

Barbra Streisand: Redefining Femininity, Beauty, and Power
By Neal Gabler

“Fascinating and insightful” —The Wall Street Journal
An enthralling appreciation of the monumentally gifted popular artist and cultural icon who challenged Hollywood’s standards of beauty and glamour

The Limited Edition Biblical Greats Collection is the perfect addition to any bookshelf. The unique, custom set is available while supplies last.

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Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch
By Yair Zakovitch

“Eloquently provocative” —Choice
A powerful hero of the Bible, Jacob is also one of its most complex figures

Moses: A Human Life
By Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg

“A rich, erudite study” —Kirkus Review, Starred Review
An unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholar

David: The Divided Heart
By David Wolpe

“Vibrant and nuanced” —The Jewish Week
A reexamination of the biblical David, legendary warrior, poet, and king, by one of America’s most respected rabbis

Solomon: The Lure of Wisdom
By Steven Weitzman

“Engrossing, elegant, and erudite” —The Jewish Daily Forward
Esteemed biblical scholar Steven Weitzman reintroduces readers to Solomon's story and its surprising influence in shaping Western culture

Becoming Elijah: Prophet of Transformation
By Daniel C. Matt

“Masterful” —Publishers Weekly, starred review
The story of the prophet Elijah’s transformation from fierce zealot to compassionate hero and cherished figure in Jewish tradition

Ruth: A Migrant’s Tale
By Ilana Pardes

“Excellent” —Steven Weitzman, author of The Origin of the Jews
A wide-ranging exploration of the story of Ruth, a foreigner who became the founding mother of the Davidic dynasty

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Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
By Anita Shapira

“A beautiful portrayal” —Shimon Peres, President of Israel (2007-2014)
An insightful study of the inner life of the Zionist leader responsible for the creation of the state of Israel

Léon Blum: Prime Minister, Socialist, Zionist
By Pierre Birnbaum

“Illuminating” —Foreign Affairs
An appreciation of the extraordinary life and legacy of Léon Blum, the first Jewish prime minister of France

Disraeli: The Novel Politician
By David Cesarani

“Superb” —The Wall Street Journal
A fresh, vivid look at Disraeli's life, achievements, and temperament that casts doubts on his much-touted commitment to Jewish rights

Golda Meir: Israel’s Matriarch
By Deborah E. Lipstadt

“Always thoughtful” —Kirkus Review
A balanced biography of Golda Meir, who was both adored and abhorred, from award-winning author Deborah E. Lipstadt

Yitzhak Rabin: Soldier, Leader, Statesman
By Itamar Rabinovich

“A thoughtful and extraordinarily comprehensive account of a significant leader” —Henry A. Kissinger
An insider’s perspective on the life and influence of Israel’s first native-born prime minister, his bold peace initiatives, and his tragic assassination

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Sarah Bernhardt: The Life of Sarah Bernhardt
By Robert Gottlieb

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Everything about Sarah Bernhardt is fascinating, from her obscure birth to her glorious career—redefining the very nature of her art—to her indomitable spirit.

Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter
By Rachel Shteir

“A lucid portrait” —Publishers Weekly
A new portrait of Betty Friedan, the author and activist acclaimed as the mother of second-wave feminism

Golda Meir: Israel’s Matriarch
By Deborah E. Lipstadt

“Always thoughtful” —Kirkus Review
A balanced biography of Golda Meir, who was both adored and abhorred, from award-winning author Deborah E. Lipstadt

Barbra Streisand: Redefining Femininity, Beauty, and Power
By Neal Gabler

“Fascinating and insightful” —The Wall Street Journal
An enthralling appreciation of the monumentally gifted popular artist and cultural icon who challenged Hollywood’s standards of beauty and glamour

Henrietta Szold: Hadassah and the Zionist Dream
By Francine Klagsbrun

“Compelling and engrossing” —Rabbi David Ellenson
Award-winning author Francine Klagsbrun reveals the complex life and work of Henrietta Szold, founder of Hadassah and a Zionist trailblazer

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Mark Rothko: Toward the Light in the Chapel
By Annie Cohen-Solal

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A fascinating exploration of the life and work of one of America’s most famous and enigmatic postwar visual artists

Man Ray: The Artist and His Shadows
By Arthur Lubow

"An exceptional gem.” —Benjamin Talyor, Proust: The Search
A biography of the elusive but celebrated Dada and Surrealist artist and photographer connecting his Jewish background to his life and art

Alfred Stieglitz: Taking Pictures, Making Painters
By Phyllis Rose

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A fascinating biography of a revolutionary American artist ripe for rediscovery as a photographer and champion of other artists

Peggy Guggenheim: The Shock of the Modern
By Francine Prose

“Lively, complex, and inclined to shock.” —Publishers Weekly
A spirited portrait of the colorful, irrepressible, and iconoclastic American collector who fearlessly advanced the cause of modern art

Bernard Berenson: A Life in the Picture Trade
By Rachel Cohen

“Irresistibly readable” —ARTnews
An illuminating new biography of the connoisseur who changed the art world and the way we see art

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Franz Kafka: The Poet of Shame and Guilt
By Saul Friedländer

“Stimulating”—The Jewish Ledger
A highly original and engaging appraisal of Kafka’s life, work, legacy, and thought

Arthur Miller: American Witness
By John Lahr

“A great introduction to a giant of American letters” —Publishers Weekly
A great theater critic brings twentieth-century playwright Arthur Miller’s dramatic story to life with bold and revealing new insights

Proust: The Search
By Benjamin Taylor

“A marvel of brief biography” —The New York Times Book Review
An arresting new study of the life, times, and achievement of one of the most influential writers of the twentieth century

Lillian Hellman: An Imperious Life
By Dorothy Gallagher

“Sharp edged, darkly humorous” —Kirkus Reviews
A sharply drawn portrait of a woman who lived large to the end of her remarkable life and never backed down from a fight

Elie Wiesel: Confronting the Silence
By Joseph Berger

“Moving” —Cynthia Ozick, author of Antiquities and Other Stories
An intimate look at Elie Wiesel, author of the seminal Holocaust memoir Night and recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize

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Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films
By Molly Haskell

“Uncommonly absorbing” —The New Republic
A film-centric portrait of the extraordinarily gifted movie director whose decades-long influence on American popular culture is unprecedented

Golda Meir: Israel’s Matriarch
By Deborah E. Lipstadt

“Always thoughtful” —Kirkus Review
A balanced biography of Golda Meir, who was both adored and abhorred, from award-winning author Deborah E. Lipstadt

David: The Divided Heart
By David Wolpe

“Vibrant and nuanced” —The Jewish Week
A reexamination of the biblical David, legendary warrior, poet, and king, by one of America’s most respected rabbis

Einstein: His Space and Times
By Steven Gimbel

“Incisive” —The Times of London
A revealing new portrait of Albert Einstein, the world’s first scientific “superstar”

Hank Greenberg: The Hero Who Didn’t Want to Be One
By Mark Kurlansky

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An exploration of the truth behind the slugger's legend

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David: The Divided Heart
By David Wolpe

“Vibrant and nuanced” —The Jewish Week
A reexamination of the biblical David, legendary warrior, poet, and king, by one of America’s most respected rabbis

Louis D. Brandeis: American Prophet
By Jeffrey Rosen

“Compelling” —LA Review of Books
A riveting new examination of the leading progressive justice of his era, published in the centennial year of his confirmation to the U.S. Supreme Court

Einstein: His Space and Times
By Steven Gimbel

“Incisive” —The Times of London
A revealing new portrait of Albert Einstein, the world’s first scientific “superstar”

Ben-Gurion: Father of Modern Israel
By Anita Shapira

“A beautiful portrayal” —Shimon Peres, President of Israel (2007-2014)
An insightful study of the inner life of the Zionist leader responsible for the creation of the state of Israel

Barbra Streisand: Redefining Beauty, Femininity, and Power
By Neal Gabler

“Fascinating and insightful” —The Wall Street Journal
An enthralling appreciation of the monumentally gifted popular artist and cultural icon who challenged Hollywood’s standards of beauty and glamour

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Rabbi Akiva: Sage of the Talmud
By Barry W. Holtz

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A compelling and lucid account of the life and teachings of a founder of rabbinic Judaism and one of the most beloved heroes of Jewish history

David: The Divided Heart
By David Wolpe

“Vibrant and nuanced” —The Jewish Week
A reexamination of the biblical David, legendary warrior, poet, and king, by one of America’s most respected rabbis

Jacob: Unexpected Patriarch
By Yair Zakovitch

“Eloquently provocative” —Choice
A powerful hero of the Bible, Jacob is also one of its most complex figures

Moses: A Human Life
By Avivah Gottlieb Zornberg

“A rich, erudite study” —Kirkus Review, Starred Review
An unprecedented portrait of Moses's inner world and perplexing character, by a distinguished biblical scholar

Explore the lives of modern Jewish thought.*

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Moses Mendelssohn: Sage of Modernity
By Shmuel Feiner

“A fascinating portrait” —Library Journal
The “German Socrates,” Moses Mendelssohn (1729–1786) was the most influential Jewish thinker of the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries.

Rav Kook: Mystic in a Time of Revolution
By Yehudah Mirsky

“A significant contribution to the history of Jewish ideas” —Leon Wieseltier
Rav Abraham Isaac Kook (1865–1935) was one of the most influential—and controversial—rabbis of the twentieth century.

Martin Buber: A Life of Faith and Dissent
By Paul Mendes-Flohr

“Authoritative" —The New York Times Book Review
The first major biography in English in over thirty years of the seminal modern Jewish thinker Martin Buber

Abraham Joshua Heschel: A Life of Radical Amazement
By Julian E. Zelizer

“Zelizer covers the life and career of Heschel thoroughly and elegantly.” —Rabbi David Wolpe, Sinai Temple
A biography of the rabbi Abraham Joshua Heschel, who became a symbol of the marriage between religion and social justice

*Forthcoming titles include Hannah Arendt by Masha Gessen, Ayn Rand by Alexandra Popoff, and Spinoza by Ian Baruma.

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