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Vayishlach starts off with the continuation of the epic Yaakov/Esav sibling battle. In a moment that oddly reminded me of the last Twilight novel, when the two opposing factions faced each other down they formed a tentative peace instead of fighting. Each twin headed off in a different direction, which brings us t...
Mari Lowe’s middle grade books have spread Orthodox Jewish representation to so many readers – from kids who finally get to see themselves in a traditionally published book, to non-Jews who had no idea there were even different types of Jews in the world. We were so excited to be given the opportunity to interview...
The vibe of BookishlyJewish has always been one of support – we think ALL the Jewish books deserve awards for the simple fact that their existence is never a given. Many had long, hard roads to publication due to quotas, perceived “niche” content, and other such depressing gate keeping. Any marginalized story faces...
Vayetzei is a parsha full of names. The majority of the shevatim are born – eleven of the twelve sons of Jacob destined to found the twelve tribes of the Jewish people, as well as their sister Dinah. As each child is born, it is given a name reflective of all the hopes and dreams and gratitude of the family. These ...
Toldot is a fan favorite of Jewish day school children everywhere who love acting out the famous scene in which Yaakov pretends to be Eisav. No matter how limited their Hebrew skills, they all manage to memorize “hakol kol Yaakov vihayadayim yidei Eisva.” But if we look on this parsha with the eyes of adults, thing...
