Contemporary Jewish Authors

This year, Hanukkah (or the “festival of lights”) is celebrated December 7-15. Hanukkah, a Hebrew word meaning, “dedication,” is a holiday that celebrates the liberation from oppression. It also provides a strong argument in favor of freedom of worship and religion.

From providing the world with life-changing scientific solutions to writing some of the best-selling novels in the country, Jewish Americans have left an indelible mark on our country’s history.

The Best Strangers in the World by Ari Shapiro

Lost and Found by Kathryn Schutz

Once We Were Slaves by Laura Arnold Leibman

I Want You to Know We’re Still Here by Esther Safran Foer

The Grammarians by Cathleen Schine

Take What You Need by Idra Novey

My Last Innocent Year by Daisy Alpert-Florin

The Dressmakers of Prospect Heights by Kitty Zeldis

Those Who Are Saved by Alexis Landau

Juniper and Thorn by Ava Reid

Our Country Friends by Gary Shteyngart

Stars in an Italian Sky by Jill Santopolo