Looking for your next great read? Whether you love sweeping historical fiction, thought-provoking Jewish history, or a cookbook that tells a story, 2026 is a wonderful year to dive into Jewish, Israeli, and Hebrew literature. At Gefen Publishing House, we've brought the best books from Jerusalem to readers worldwide for decades. Here are some of our favorites to add to your 2026 reading list.
Fiction & Storytelling
A Winning Move — Ehud Diskin. The third historical novel from Diskin follows David and Shoshana on a daring spying mission to Egypt — history and suspense intertwined.
The Wind's Promise — Batsheva Sadan. A moving memoir of Eli and Dina Horowitz, role models in building the homeland, told by their daughter.
Voices on October 7
The October 7 War — Ziv Koren. Israel's acclaimed photojournalist documents the war from its first moments through unforgettable images.
The Magic in the Tragic — Dov Lipman. A search for meaning and light after one of the darkest days in Jewish history.
Jewish History & the Wider World
Pepper, Silk & Ivory — Marvin Tokayer & Ellen Rodman. The “missing page” of Jewish history — remarkable stories from the Far East.
From Survival to Peace — Gol Kalev. Bold ideas on Israel's future from the Jerusalem Post columnist read by world leaders.
Torah & Jewish Thought
Lamentations: Doorway to Darkness — Benjamin J. Segal. A profound study of the biblical book born, written, and preserved in pain.
Iconic Jewish Women — Aliza Lavie. The life stories of fifty-nine remarkable Jewish women — a perfect gift.
Reflection & Essays
Ruptured — Lee Kofman & Tamar Paluch. Thirty-six women on how, even when the world feels ruptured, the light gets in.
From the Jewish Kitchen
Recipes of My 15 Grandmothers — Genie Milgrom. Recipes and stories from the Crypto-Jews of the Spanish Inquisition.
Five Seasons in the Kitchen — Avital Sebbag. A culinary journey through vegan cooking and Chinese Medicine.
Author Spotlight: Tuvia Tenenbom
Catch the Jew! — Tuvia Tenenbom. The provocative bestselling journalist roams modern Israel as “Tobi the German” — fearless, funny, and eye-opening.
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