Book of the Week 11 August 2025
From the Tigris to the Thames by Linda Dangoor Modestly subtitled ‘A Cookbook’, this book transported us from our London office to a world of bold and delicate flavours, interweaving a captivating family memoir with recipes that bring life to the story. Complete with beautiful period photographs and descriptions of feasts, festivals and Jewish Iraqi […]
Remembering Tom Lehrer
Legendary Jewish songwriter Tom Lehrer, who died this week at 97 years old, was famous for the dark humour that infused all of his work. A child mathematics prodigy who graduated Harvard at just 19, he was also a dazzling pianist, groundbreaking activist and beloved satirist. As Andrew Robinson observed in our 2022 event celebrating […]
Book of the Week 21 July 2025
Jewish Country Houses edited by Juliet Carey and Abigail Green This beautifully illustrated book uncovers the hidden history of Jewish country houses – homes of ambition and belonging, often shattered by antisemitism and war. With fascinating case studies from Waddesdon to Brno, it’s a moving portrait of identity and memory. We love how it reimagines […]
Book of the Week 14 July 2025
The 100 Best Novels in Translation by Boyd Tonkin Why do we love it? This book is a passionate, insightful guide to some of the world’s greatest fiction, written between 1600 and 2000. Tonkin’s selection ranges from classics such as Dostoevsky’s The Brothers Karamazov, Proust’s In Search of Lost Time, and Vasily Grossman’s Life and […]
Announcing the Freudenheim Translation Prize
For 75 years, it has been our privilege to champion Jewish literature and its power to captivate international audiences. Today marks an important milestone in this journey, with the launch of our inaugural Freudenheim Translation Prize. Celebrating outstanding translations of books on Jewish life, culture, and ideas, we are delighted that Boyd Tonkin will lead […]
Summer Reads 2025
Our recommendations for Summer 2025 A thrilling selection of fiction and non-fiction to enjoy while the sun shines. And Notre Dame is Burning by Miriam Robinson A blistering debut novel by an exciting new Jewish voice, this exploration of grief, betrayal, motherhood and marriage had us gripped from start to finish. Coming out on 7 […]
Book of the Week 1 July 2025
The Mad Files by David Mikics Why do we love it? Snappy, subversive, and full of furshlugginer fun, The Mad Files is a deliriously nostalgic romp through the irreverent world of MAD magazine. With reflections by the Usual Gang of Idiots and fans like Liel Leibovitz, Art Spiegelman, Leah Garrett, and Adam Gopnik, it uncovers […]
New Event: Iran in Turmoil: War, Regime Crisis, and an Uncertain Future
Iran in Turmoil: War, Regime Crisis, and an Uncertain Future Historian and educator Trudy Gold speaks with Iranian-born journalist, broadcaster, and former senior adviser on Iran at the Legatum Institute Sharan Tabari about the deepening crisis within the Islamic Republic, Iran’s role in the regional war, and the uncertain road ahead. Event Date: 1 July 2025 Event Time: 7pm […]
Book of the Week 24 June 2025
Bibi: The Turbulent Life and Times of Benjamin Netanyahu by Anshel Pfeffer A biography of the man who has come to define modern Israel more than any other. In this sober and nuanced account, Anshel Pfeffer traces Benjamin Netanyahu’s rise to power, his hold on Israeli politics, and his outsized influence on the global stage. […]
Book of the Week 11 June 2025
Year of Wonder: Classical Music for Every Day by Clemency Burton Hill Whether you’re a complete novice or lifetime enthusiast of classical music, this book is sure to be your daily companion for the genre. With one piece of music chosen for every day of the year, Clemency Burton-Hill insightfully and playfully brings each piece […]
New Event: The World Within
The World Within We are thrilled to be partnering with Waterstones Hampstead in celebrating Genesis-JLF Emerging Writers alumnus Guy Stagg’s launch of The World Within. Guy Stagg will be in conversation with psychoanalyst and author Josh Cohen. This luminous new book, developed as part of our mentorship and author development programme, blends Stagg’s moving personal […]
Book of the Week 28 May 2025
Who Wants to Be a Jewish Writer? by Adam Kirsch A collection of essays in which esteemed literary critic and poet Adam Kirsch expertly writes about Jewish literature, the relationship between poetry and politics, and the future of literary reputation in the age of the internet. From examining questions of spirituality and morality, to asking […]